15 shows, 40 exhibitors at India’s first men’s fashion week

September 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - There were tall claims that domestic buyers would be around in plenty at India's first men's fashion week here, but were they all in hiding? Even those who were present at the three-day event preferred not to place orders. The Van Heusen India Mens Week (VHIMW), which concluded here Sunday, was high on ideas but low on business.

September 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Mumbai-based designer Rocky S unveiled his collection at a three-day Men's Fashion Week here on Saturday. India's top models set the ramp on fire in the latest clothing trends setting the trend for the next season.

September 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Who doesn't like a nice foot or back massage after a stressful session of fashion show? That is what male models are doing at the ongoing Van Heusen India Mens Week (VHIMW) - heading for the spa and getting themselves pampered. "Oh, it's so relaxing! After walking non-stop on the ramp for practice and the show, this foot-massage gives a divine feeling," model Sahil Shroff told IANS while getting a foot massage.

September 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Love him or hate him, you simply can't ignore him. Bollywood actor Salman Khan wooed women with his charming smile as he strode the ramp at the finale of the Van Heusen India Mens Week (VHIMW) here Sunday night.

September 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Want to make a male model squeal in pain? Just say the word "waxing". Many male models have been showing off lots of skin by wearing mini shorts, bath robes, boxers, sleeveless jackets and shirts that were most often left open baring their toned and hairless chests at the ongoing Van Heusen India Mens Week (VHIMW) here.

September 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - At a fashion show, a designer's stall provides a first look at the collection. But going by the unimaginative stalls on show at the ongoing Van Heusen India Mens Week (VHIMW), many designers do not seem to have put any thought to the stalls this time.

September 12th, 2009 KOLKATA - The Kolkata Fashion Week (KFW) is at par with similar shows in Mumbai and Delhi in terms of professionalism, says Bollywood actress Minissha Lamba. "There's been an astronomical change in the KFW event in just six months time.

September 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Former supermodel-turned-actor Muzammil Ibrahim says that as a budding model, he had wished that India had a dedicated fashion event for men - and is glad that new male models now have a platform in the Van Heusen India Mens Week (VHIMW) that got underway here Friday. "This platform will work wonders for male models.

September 10th, 2009 Taragana has given Kolkata Fashion Week II the most comprehensive coverage possible! Tens of pictures from notable designers like Rocky S, Ritu Kumar, Leena Taneja, Wendell Rodricks Zubair Kirmani, Shweta Chhawchcharia Bibi Russell, Kalol Dutta, Soumitra Mondal and the one and only Neeta Lulla are here for you. Exclusive fashion shows of Weaves-I and Weaves-II have been shot drop dead.

September 9th, 2009 KOLKATA - Based in a city little known as a fashion destination, local designers are rating two fashion weeks in a space of five months in Kolkata as a windfall of sorts. As they gear up to showcase their collection in the five-day Kolkata Fashion Week (KFW)-II beginning Wednesday, the designers feel the event will bring them good business and facilitate tie-ups with buyers.

September 2nd, 2009 KOLKATA - The second season of the Kolkata Fashion Week beginning Sep 9 has roped in fast-moving consumer goods major Emami Ltd as its title sponsor. Cosmetic major Max Factor has tied up with Mindscapes Maestros Events & Sports for the Emami Kolkata Fashion Week.

August 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India's first exclusive men's fashion week is all set to dazzle here next month with an impressive list of designers like J.J. Valaya, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Rina Dhaka, Rohit Bal and Tarun Tahiliani.

July 22nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Hopes of consolidation in the country's style space have all but vanished with the newly-promoted Fashion and Design Promotion Council (FDPC) Wednesday announcing the debut of its India Fashion and Design Week (IFDW) here in October. On its part, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), which has staged 13 editions of what has till now been the country's premier business-business fashion event, reacted rather helplessly, saying: Let's see what happens now.

July 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After establishing itself as a trendy brand for women's wear, fashion brand Kazo has now forayed into men's fashion. "There was constant demand from our customers regarding men's wear.

July 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Van Heusen India Mens Week - the first fashion extravaganza for men in India that will showcase the best designers in the country - will be held here Sep 11 to 13, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) announced. The three-day event will have 15 shows, where designers will cover the widest range of men's fashion - menswear and accessories under one roof.