Friday, October 22, 2010

Wills India Fashion Week begins

NEW DELHI: Come October 23rd and New Delhi gets ready to embrace the collections of 115 designers from around the country at the Wills India Fashion Week – Spring/Summer 2011.

To be held at the Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, the organizers of WIFW say that this season promotes a host of fresh faces who will showcase their creations on the national stage for the first time. While a number of established designers make it to the WIFW ramp, introducing new talent is in keeping with the spirit of Wills India Fashion Week, which tries to bring something extraordinary on the catwalk each year.


A total of 58 fashion labels will make it to the stage of the Pragati Maidan this season, with ace designer Tarun Tahiliani’s spring/summer collection scheduled to set the stage ablaze at the grand finale.

While Tarun Tahiliani collections will come attached with their signature style, the other designers also have surprises in store, claim organizers Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI).

The Wills India Fashion Week is special this season because with the launch of the spring/summer collection, the WIFW celebrates its 10th year on the ramp and while the WIFW has always been known for showcasing the creations of the best in fashion talent of India, this season too will not disappoint the audience, say the representatives of the FDCI.

Tarun Tahiliani says that he is proud to be associated with such a renowned platform in Indian fashion and is looking forward to showcasing his creations over the weekend. Some of the other top designers featuring in this season’s Wills India Fashion Week are Ritu Beri, Rohit Bal, JJ Valya and Wendell Rodricks among others.