PRESS RELEASE
FDCI ANNOUNCES THE SCHEDULE & LIST OF
DESIGNERS PARTICIPATING AT
WILLS LIFESTYLE INDIA FASHION WEEK SPRING-SUMMER 2014
114 designers showcasing through runway and exhibition
30 shows during the 5-day fashion event
New Delhi, September 23, 2013: With Autumn knocking on our doors, the fashion industry is gearing up to showcase their newest collections at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week SS-2014.
TheFashion Design Council of India (FDCI), the apex fashion body in India, today announced the distinguished list of runway designers and the schedule of the biggest fashion event of the country, the WIFW Spring-Summer 2014.
The FDCI has once again brought together the most coveted names in the business of fashion. Asia’s biggest five-day fashion feast takes off from Oct 9-13, 2013 at Hall no. 18 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The design extravaganza promises to unleash the latest trends and push the proverbial style envelope. 114 designers will be presenting their cutting edge designs, making it a treat for buyers and viewers.
Announcing the names of the participating designers and the schedule, Mr. Sunil Sethi, President, FDCI, said, “WIFW highlights the limitless boundaries of design as designers showcase their creative best. A leader in the global fashion event circuit, the WIFW has the highest number of designers who choose to make this event the chosen one for their debut. The excitement is building in anticipation of what will hit the runways as established and greenhorns gear up to make their presence felt with brilliant presentations.”
Mr. Atul Chand, Divisional Chief Executive, ITC’s Lifestyle Retailing Business Division said, “The Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week has always set new benchmarks in showcasing the best of Indian fashion. Continuing with our commitment to strengthen the business of fashion we present yet another glorious convergence of India’s most talented designers. I wish them the very best for their upcoming shows and making a mark with their fabulous collections.”
The schedule of the fashion packed week includes the onset of the week by talented young designers, Anupama Dayal and Masaba and the display of designs by many more exciting designers.
| SCHEDULE | Day 1, Wednesday – October 9, 2013 |
| 3:15 PM | Opening Show by Anupamaa by Anupama Dayal and Masaba |
| 4:30 PM | Annaikka by Kanika Saluja and Urvashi Kaur |
| 5:45 PM | Nachiket Barve and Nida Mahmood |
| 7:00 PM | Geisha Designs by Paras & Shalini |
| 8:15 PM | Special Show |
| 9:30 PM | Gauri & Nainika Malini Ramani |
| Day 2, Thursday – October 10, 2013 | |
| 3:15 PM | Akaaro by Gaurav Jai Gupta and Paromita Banerjee |
| 4:30 PM | Shivan & Narresh and Pia Pauro |
| 5:45 PM | Manish Gupta and Samant Chauhan |
| 7:00 PM | Amit Aggarwal and am:pm by Ankur & Priyanka Modi |
| 8:15 PM | Pankaj & Nidhi |
| 9:30 PM | Rahul Mishra |
| Day 3, Friday – October 11, 2013 | |
| 3:15 PM | Niket & Jainee, Prama by Pratima Pandey and Rajdeep Ranawat |
| 4:30 PM | Bodice by Ruchika Sachdev, Mrinalini and Jenjum Gadi |
| 5:45 PM | Dev r Nil and Zubair Kirmani |
| 7:00 PM | Payal Pratap and Sanchita |
| 8:15 PM | Namrata Joshipura |
| 9:30 PM | Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna |
| Day 4, Saturday – October 12, 2013 | |
| 12:45 PM | Hi 5 by Autre by Gautam Gupta, Niharika Pandey, Poonam Dubey, Rinku Sobti and The Next Episode by Shantanu Singh |
| 2:00 PM | Abdul Haldar and Rehane |
| 3:15 PM | Nikhita – Mynah Design, Ritesh Kumar and Surendri by Yogesh Chaudhary |
| 4:30 PM | Hemant & Nandita and Not So Serious by Pallavi Mohan |
| 5:45 PM | Charu Parashar and Rabani & Rakha |
| 7:00 PM | Krishna Mehta |
| 8:15 PM | Péro by Aneeth Arora |
| 9:30 PM | Fiama Sponsor Show |
| Day 5, Sunday – October 13, 2013 | |
| 12:45 PM | Hi 5 show by Ankyra by Priyanka Kakkar, Josh Goraya, 431-88 Shweta Kapur, Vedangi Agarwal, Verb by Pallavi Singhee |
| 2:00 PM | Dolly J, Joy Mitra, Vaishali S |
| 4:00 PM | Soltee by Sulakshana and Virtues by Ashish Viral & Vikrant |
| 9:30 PM | Wills Lifestyle Grand Finale |
PARTICIPATING DESIGNERS
Runway Designers
Stall Only Designers
Accessory Designers
ABOUT FDCI
A non-profit organization, Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), is the apex body of fashion design in India, represented by over 350 members. Founded on the premise of promoting, nurturing and representing the best of fashion design talent in the country; its prime objective is to propagate the business of fashion.
Website: www.fdci.org
ABOUT WILLS LIFESTYLE INDIA
Synonymous with elegance and effortless style, ITC’s Wills Lifestyle is a vibrant fashion brand for the premium consumer. It offers a complete lifestyle wardrobe, incorporating the latest fashion trends for both men and women. A nationwide chain of exclusive specialty stores provides the Indian consumer a truly delightful shopping experience. Currently there are 93 Wills Lifestyle stores in 40 cities. It is also available in leading department stores, multi-brand outlets and online portals across the country.
For details visit www.willslifestyle.com
