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TODAY'S SHOWS
Lakme India Fashion Week 2002 opens with Anjana Bhargava and Priyadarshini Rao presenting their collections at 1 pm. Next is a show by Abhishek Gupta and Nandita Basu at 3 pm. Post Lakme/Sunsilk Workshop, the talented Kiran Uttam Ghosh will be presenting her collection at 5 pm. This is to be followed by Rohit Gandhi-Rahul Khanna show at 7pm. Star designer Rocky S unveils his 'Primitive' collection at 9 pm
SCHEDULE
A total of 35 shows are scheduled through the week. The shows will be interspersed with interactive seminars and workshops on the 'Business of Fashion', make-up, style trends, hair, grooming and other fashion related topics
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MODELS
The arresting creations of the designers need the best of modelling talent to present them. 48 leading Indian models will bring alive the creations of India’s designer talent at the Lakme India Fashion Week, 2002
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Last updated 02-08-2002
Model displays a Ranna Gill creation for IFW 2002
At the Lakme India Fashion Week 2002, 53 designers from across the country will showcase one of two collections Pret-a-Porter (ready-to-wear) and diffusion (a line between ready-to-wear and couture/bridal) collections of the designers through seven days of frenzied business activity in either a Solo, 2-Designer or 3-Designer show.
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Historically, India has been globally acknowledged as a country for its rich textile heritage, but fashion, as an industry, continues to be challenged with several infrastructural issues. Recognising this, in 1998, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) was born. To address the need to grow the target customer base and the industry, FDCI launched their 'fashion week' initiative to serve as a single platform.
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Indian fashion on world stage
"The Indian fashion industry is a disorganised and directionless despite its creativity and elegance. It needs a fleet with a navigator," Mounir Moufarrige, the chief of France Luxury Group and a fashion connoisseur, had observed during his visit to India three years ago. This observation shook up the Indian fashion fraternity which later on led to the conception of Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). The council has already organized two fashion events under Sumit Nair, its former executive director. Currently headed by Vinod Kaul, the council is ready to unveil Lakme India Fashion week 2002 at New Delhi's Taj Palace Hotel. A combination of prêt-a-porter (ready-to-wear) and couture designed by India's 53 leading and upcoming designers, India's top models, make-up trends and exotic accessories will be on show during the event.

"I am extremely excited to present my creations for European buyers. Though I have already been catering to most European markets, yet I feel that an event of this stature is a lifetime opportunity for Indian designers," says Rohit Bal, one of India's veteran designers.

According to Raghuverndra Rathore, who is going to present ensembles using modern fabrics with sensuous and contemporary cuts, the event is a prelude to future opportunities. "South America, Hong Kong and European markets offer mind-boggling opportunities for Indian creativity. In fact Dubai has also emerged as one of the potential markets lately," says Rathore.

Besides a display of creativity, the event is likely to prove the managerial and administrative capabilities of its current executive director as well
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