Lakmé Fashion Week X FDCI 2023 Is Here! Everything We’re Looking Forward To This Season
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Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI is back for its first outing of 2023, and it’s going to be a big one. This highly anticipated fashion and beauty event will take place at Jio World Garden in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex. The fun begins on Thursday, March 9th, with Sustainable Fashion Day, and concludes with the Lakmé Grand Finale, a showcase by designer Manish Malhotra, on Sunday, March 12th. The event will have two showcase areas, where designers will be showcasing their collections. In addition, there will be fascinating conversations on Central Avenue. Here’s everything that we are looking forward to at LFW x FDCI.
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Opening Day
The highly anticipated opening day of Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI is set to showcase the incredible designs of four winners of the prestigious GenNext program. This program is designed to recognize and support emerging design talent in India. The four winners are Hiral Jajal (Hiro), Kunaal Kyhaan (KOYTOY), Anugrah Chandra (KoAi), and Rudraksh Dwivedi (Rudraksh Dwivedi). Each of these talented designers brings a unique perspective to the runway, and their designs are sure to captivate and inspire. In addition to these up-and-coming designers, the opening day will also feature stunning collections from brands such as Dabu by Anavila, Abyss by Vaishali S, Bodice by Ruchika Sachdeva, and Akaaro by Gaurav Jai Gupta, among others.
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New Initiatives This Season
One of the exciting new initiatives this year at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI is the inclusion of several programs that highlight emerging design talent. The Spotlight: Siddhartha Bansal, presented by NEXA provides a platform for young designers to showcase their talent and creativity to a wider audience. Siddhartha Bansal is one of the featured designers this year, and his collection promises to be a standout with its bold prints, bright colours, and modern silhouettes.
Another program to watch out for is the INIFD Launchpad, which focuses on supporting and promoting young designers who are just starting their careers. Last but not least is FDCI X Pearl Academy First Cut, a collaboration between the Fashion Design Council of India and Pearl Academy.
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Sustainable Fashion Day
One of the most exciting aspects of the event is the focus on sustainability, which is becoming increasingly important in the fashion industry. The Atelier Opening by Anavila, known for her sustainable and eco-friendly approach to fashion, promises to be a standout with its use of natural fibres and dyes. Another showcase we’re looking forward to is the R|Elan™ Presents Circular Design Challenge (CDC) in partnership with the United Nations in India. This year’s designers include Chamar, Doodlage: Made From Waste, and IRO IRO. The KVIC Khadi Show is another must-see event, with presentations by Suket Dhir, Divyam Mehta, Shruti Sancheti, and the Centre of Excellence for Khadi (CoEK). RISE Worldwide presents BODICE is another highlight of this year’s event.
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Showcases Inspired By Travel and Foreign Lands
Some of the upcoming showcases at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI will be inspired by travel and foreign lands. These showcases will include designs by FDCI Innovators Akaaro and Nitin Bal Chauhan, Flirtatious by Aakriti, Jajaabor, Arpita Mehta, and Six5Six. Expect to see a fusion of cultural influences in their collections, with unique patterns, prints, and fabrics that capture the essence of different destinations from around the world.
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Which Designer Showcases Are We Looking Forward To?
Team Hauterrfly will be at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI, getting you all the dope from the runway, with Haute Front Row. And the designers on our radar include Varun Nidhika, Line Outline by Deepti Chugh, Antar-Agni, TISA studio, Ranna Gill, Limerick by Abirr N’ Nanki, Nirmooha, Dhruv Vaish, Sahil Aneja, Rina Dhaka, Saisha, Siddharth Tytler, and Deme, all known for their unique styles and creative expressions. From traditional to contemporary, their designs cater to a diverse range of tastes and preferences, making this edition of Fashion Week an exciting and eclectic showcase of Indian fashion.
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