IIJW 2012 is BackGems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) will host the third edition of India International Jewellery Week from 19th to 23rd August, 2012 at the Grand Hyatt, Mumbai.
 
The event will showcase 32 leading designers and jewellery brands showcasing their finest in designs, style and latest trends. The highlight of this year’s edition is a special show by Japan’s leading and eminent jewellery designer Ishikava Nobuko, pioneer in introducing ‘Design’ to Jewellery in Japan.

Sonam Kapoor, GJEPC’s brand ambassador will be seen on the runway, adorning some of the most spectacular jewellery pieces made by Indian designers.The audience will also witness Bollywood celebrities scorching the ramp along with popular models.

Pria Kataria Puri @ BFW 2012The Kaftan queen of Indian known for her exquisite prints, Pria Kataaria Puri recently showcased her latest collection titled, ‘Summer Love: Young, Wild, and Free’ at Bangalore Fashion Week 2012.

All inspired by today’s carefree culture seen in the youth, movies like ‘The Notebook’ and edgy musicians like Rihanna and Beyonce who portray a sense of effortless yet eternal glamour, the collection uses vintage geometric floral prints in vibrant bright hues like turquoises, fuschias, emberald greens, off-whites, and shades of browns and mustards.

Pria Kataria Puri @ BFW 2012

Pria Kataria Puri @ BFW 2012

The fashion event credited for giving platform to young designers, Lakme Fashion Week is back with a bunch of newbies ready to showcase their young and innovative designs amidst veterans.

The much-anticipated Gen Next Show at the fashion will see 10 aspiring designers including Kavita Sharma and Asaboy Kazingmei belting out their Winter Festive 2012 collections. The collection titled, ‘It’s a beautiful life’ by Kavita is inspired by a child’s world that is fresh, new, and full of wonder and excitement. The unique technique of burning the raw edges of pure silk fabric pieces, further put together create a rustic and charming look on the garments. Moreover, different techniques like appliqué work, tucks and hand painting have been used on fabrics like royal silk and silk jute.

Gen Next Designs for LFW WF12

On the other hand, Asaboy Kazingmei has a collection titled, ‘Immortal’, inspired by the beauty and the intricacies of the hand woven textiles of Tangkhul-naga tribe on offer.

The theme revolves around the mesmerizing beauty of the north east and the line is developed with the help of hand woven fabric. The designer has created a confluence of traditional and modernity by incorporating traditional motifs into modern chic evening dresses for women.

The highlight of the collection in traditional colors like red, black, green and maroon grey is the prestigious Raivat shawl worn by the royal chief of the clan.