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The first ever India International Jewellery Week show in Asia opened in Mumbai on 15 August 2010 when Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif dazzled at the Gitanjali Lifestyle show featuring the glittering collection of Nakshatra the Indian iconic diamond jewellery brand.

There was stunning jewellery with craftsmanship that glittered on the ramp. One of the best collections of diamond necklaces ever seen were displayed on models wearing the creations of designer Neeta Lulla. Earrings twinkled under the ramp lights and delicate bracelets glistened on wrists. Beautifully coordinated diamond sets, some twirling around the neck others with asymmetric streams of diamonds, tiny pendants glittered at the centre of gold chains which were a gorgeous sight on the ramp. The traditional nose ring in a more modern form was a great fashion direction.

The show stopper was the beauteous Bollywood Diva, Katrina Kaif wearing two stunning diamond creations around her neck - a diamond necklace and a choker with matching earrings that would make any bride dream of them for her important wedding day.

Jaipur, Rajasthan, India - A press conference held on 10 August, 2010, at The Grand, saw the unveiling of the designers and sponsors for the Blenders Pride Jaipur International Fashion Week (BPJIFW).

The SFC team and advisors to BPJIFW - Gaurav Sharma, CE0, SFC - India, Atul Pandey, partner, Designer Rahul Jain, advisor, Designer Puneet Nanda, advisor and BPJIFW - show director Liza Varma were present to launch the first edition of Blenders Pride Jaipur International Fashion Week.

Film actress, Anjana Sukhani, has been chosen as the Brand Ambassador for BPJIFW. She was present to lend support and celebrate the launch of the most awaited fashion week to hit Jaipur this September!

BPJIFW Festive Winter’10 which will be held from 15th September to 19th September 2010 at Hotel Clarks Amer , Jaipur will witness 25 Indian and 3 international designers and 12 major corporates as sponsors, come together to set new trends in fashion and business in the pink city!

BPJIFW endeavours to promote, support and nurture an enigmatic list of budding designers along with collections of established designers who have shown on Indian as well as international runways and have made a mark or created a spark in the industry!

Five new young designers will debut the ramp for the ‘New Designer’ category along with 10 ‘Emerging Designers’, three international designers and 10 established Indian designers.

BPJIFW will have a grand opening with mesmerizing collections showcased by designer duo RAHUL AND GUNJAN, with Anjana Sukhani walking for them as the show stopper.

India’s leading couturiers will showcase their collections on the ramp and through installations. Mr Sunil Sethi, President of the FDCI was quoted saying, “The Pearls Delhi Couture Week is another important milestone for the fashion industry as we bring the best couturiers to create an exclusive platform in the wake of increasing demand for this segment. Continue

Mumbai, 14 July, 2010

Riding high on the achievements of the previous season, the Advisory Board members of Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW), India’s premiere fashion and trade event, met yesterday to select the Gen Next and Emerging Designers for the upcoming LFW Winter / Festive 2010. This year marks another milestone for LFW as the Gen Next platform completes 5 years of successful contribution to the Business of Fashion. Building on its consistent season over season growth in applications, LFW shows remarkable growth in the number of Gen Next & Emerging designer applications this season. Continue

“Shape Sensation” - the new design challenge for young designers in the third year of the worldwide lingerie design competition. Continue

Stunning KANCHAN VERMA, Miss India Australia 2008 featured here on cover by fashion photographer Raj Suri (Sydney)

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May 8, 2010 - In a glittering event on 3 May in Kolkata, India,  the top 30 contestants for ‘I AM SHE 2010 - the Official Preliminary to the 2010 Miss Universe were unveiled. Continue

VIMALA RAMAN,  former Miss India Australia recently signed a “BOLLYWOOD” Film ‘AMRAPALI” (Remake of a Classic), original film featured the legendary Vyjayanthimala Bali. The new “AMRAPALI” is to be directed by ATUL GARGE, assistant of ASHUTOSH GOWARIKER (Lagaan & Jodha Akbar Fame). Continue

ABRAHAM & THAKORE, one of India’s most successful and respected design resources for fashion and accessories Continue

Global Contestants, facing the camera, Sana Khan, left (Bahrain) and Jumama Shakeer (New Zealand) along with Miss Fiji and Miss Malayasia captured on camera by Australian Indian photographer Raj Suri in Durban, South Africa.

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