Jermaine Jackson walks ramp in MumbaiOctober 6th, 2009 MUMBAI - Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine Jackson walked the ramp for Indian fashion designer Rajesh Aiya in Mumbai. Jermaine is in India to record an international album with Indian singer-music composer Adnan Sami.
Kolkata Fashion Week features Ritu KumarSeptember 11th, 2009 KOLKATA - Ace designer Ritu Kumar presented her collection on the first day of the star studded Kolkata Fashion Week. Kumar opened her collection in black and gold with intricately worked garments giving the feeling of what could be described as India's version of minimal dressing.
Bangladeshi fashion designer showcases collection in KolkataSeptember 11th, 2009 KOLKATA - Bibi Russell, a noted fashion designer from Bangladesh, showcased her new collection, which is inspired by the rural life on the second day of Kolkata Fashion Week here on Thursday. Russell's creations, which included sarees, salwar kurtas and western wear, were based on natural fabrics like cotton and silk.
INIFD hosts 'Vibrance 2009' fashion show in MumbaiJune 25th, 2009 MUMBAI - Top models walked down the ramp on Wednesday evening wearing exquisite collections designed by students of a fashion institute here during its annual fashion show. Organised by International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD), the fashion show titled 'Vibrance 2009' had a 'Moods and Colours 2020' as its theme.
Four NSG hubs to be operational by June 30June 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - NSG director general N P S Aulakh on Tuesday said the four NSG hubs announced in the aftermath of the Mumbai terror strikes last year will be operational by June 30. The decision was taken after the NSG commander had a meeting with Union Home Minister P Chidamabarm, following demands from various state governments for tackling major terror-related activities.
Young designers showcase wares at 'Silhouettes 2009' in MumbaiMay 4th, 2009 MUMBAI - Young budding designers from the BD Somani College showcased their collection in their annual festival 'Silhouettes 2009' in Mumbai. Renowned fashion designers Vikram Phadnis and Shaina NC also ventured in the show as judges and to encourage the young designers.
John Abraham participates in Kolkata fashion showApril 6th, 2009 KOLKATA - Bollywood actor John Abraham was a showstopper at the Kolkata fashion show. He wore a waist long coat with flower patterns on a black base teemed with black tights in the Rohit Bal's creation.
Zeenat Aman sets ramp on fire at Kolkata Fashion WeekApril 6th, 2009 KOLKATA - Former Bollywood actor Zeenat Aman revived the romance of yesteryears when she walked the ramp to the tunes of 'Churaliya hain tumne jo dil ko', a hit in eighties, at the Kolkata Fashion Week. The show presented a gorgeous selection of sarees and dhotis.
Kolkata fashion week leaves audience spellboundApril 4th, 2009 KOLKATA - Bollywood actor Minisha Lamba walked the ramp sporting a scintillating collection of traditional and contemporary jewellery at the Kolkata Fashion Week last evening. The collection comprised exclusive bridal jewellery sets made of gold and diamond meant to match with bridal designer dresses.
Designer Anjana Bhargava showcases her ensemble in KolkataApril 4th, 2009 KOLKATA - A saturday afternoon crowd at the KOlkata Fashion Week was treated to a stunning collection from designer Anjana Bhargava. Bhargava presented modern clothes, immensely wearable, in silk, pashmina, chiffon and wool.
Kolkota hosts first-ever major fashion showApril 3rd, 2009 KOLKATA - Kolkata Fashion Week (KFW) kicked off with designer Bibi Russell's latest collection here last evening. The KFW showcased Russell's superb collection whose every piece is purely handmade, from the clothes to the shoes to the jewellery.
Kolkata's first fashion week begins ThursdayApril 1st, 2009 KOLKATA - Excitement is in the air as the city gears up to see high profile Bollywood stars like Bipasha Basu and John Abraham, dressed in attires by their favourite designers, walk the ramp for its first ever fashion extravaganza - the Kolkata Fashion Week which begins Thursday. The four-day fashion show will be held at P.C.
Naomi Campbell to walk the ramp for 26/11 Mumbai victimsMarch 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - International supermodel Naomi Campbell will walk the ramp at the the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai March 27-31 in aid of victims of the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist strikes, the organisers said Monday. To be hosted March 28 jointly by Campbell and US-based hotelier Vikram Chatwal (who will present the show), the proceeds from the show 'Mai Mumbai' (I, Mumbai), will benefit the families of the victims of the 26/11 Mumbai blasts, said a press statement Monday.
Dhoni to be brand ambassador of Kolkata Fashion WeekFebruary 17th, 2009 KOLKATA - Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is all set to be the brand ambassador of the first ever Kolkata Fashion Week to be held in April. 'Ours will be an annual event.
Two Indians nabbed for 'support' to Mumbai terror attacksFebruary 11th, 2009 MUMBAI - Two Indian nationals have been arrested and at least 16 others are wanted for the Nov 26 Mumbai terror attacks, Police Commissioner Hasan Gafoor said Thursday evening. 'Some Indians have been accused of giving support to the terrorists, including conducting the reccee of the targeted sites and providing logistics support,' Gafoor told the media at his office here.