Aspiring models converged in the Capital to be a part of this seasons “New Faces Going Places”, as the Fashion Design Council of India hosted their first round of national model auditions for Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) A/W 2010. The eminent jury consisted of Ashish Soni, Anjana Bhargav, Payal Jain, Vinod Nair, Niki Mahajan, Rahul Khanna, Asha Kochhar and Aparna Bahl.
As has been the case every year, the selection process was very promising and competitive. After multiple selection rounds, 10 models were shortlisted from Delhi, on the basis of various parameters including poise, confidence and attitude. “We are looking for fresh faces with good height, personality and the right attitude to carry western as well as Indian silhouettes,” said Ashish Soni, when asked about his preferences.
With the second round still to happen in Mumbai, before the finalists are announced, we tried to find out the winning formulae from the jury members who said models should have a fit body with right height and attitude to make an impression on the ramp. While Mr. Sunil Sethi, President, FDCI added, “WIFW is committed to recognizing and promoting India’s best talent in the fashion industry. We have scouted and nurtured some of India’s best known models and provided them with avenues for national and international exposure. And new talent is critical to the evolution of this event.”
