Close to three decades and we are still far behind when it comes to making it to the global fashion arena. Is that enough? Not quite.

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Men’s designer fashion scene in the fashion week spectrum wears a deserted look in India. Read more

When it comes to ready to wear shows, the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) excites every one alike — designers are happy as they feel there are many buyers who place order with them; media is happy because there’s good fashion on the runway besides good business news off the runway; an excellent venue in Pragati Maidan and the overall feel for everyone is great as well. Read more

Remember the days of HDIL Couture Week that used to be held in Mumbai? Well, it was for the first time that a couture week being held in the country when this event started a few years back. And it unfortunately went as quickly as it came… now there is no news of it… boom and it vanished. Read more

For the last few days I have been getting calls from fashion designers, both young and seasoned, from all across the country expressing their resentment over not getting selected for the forthcoming Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week. Read more

The news about Lakme CEO Anil Chopra quitting his job somewhat came as a shock to me. I have known Anil now for about 18 years and every one knows that he has been actively involved in fashion weeks in India ever since its inception. Read more

One thing I got to tell you. Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) president Sunil Sethi deserves a pat on his back for spearheading the concept of a men’s week in India. Read more

Couture presentations are all about creativity coupled with elements of extravagance. Read more

Every one wants to be part of the couture week. The reason being, one it’s prestigious and two slots are very few as compared to fashion weeks. Read more

Now I am fairly confident that things will work better at the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). Read more