‘Walnut’ by Divya & Nidhi to represent India at JFW, Tokyo

Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) announced the name of the talented designer duo that is slated to match shoulders with some of Asia’s leading designers at the Asian Designers Collection in Japan, Tokyo. Out of the 5 shortlisted designers- ‘Walnut’ by Divya & Nidhi Gambhir have been selected by 'Asian Designers' Collection Committee, the organizers of the Fashion Grand Prix to represent India at the mega event in March 2011.

Other designers competing for this opportunity were equally gifted and left no stones unturned to impress the jury. The organizing committee, made the decision after carefully examining all the information presented by the shortlisted designers and evaluating their collections in-person. The collection showcased by ‘Walnut’ by Divya & Nidhi was in sync with the primary concept behind this year’s Asian Designers Collection.

Names of the Shortlisted designers
Akaaro by Gaurav Jai Gupta
5X by Ajit Kumar
Neelanjan Ghosh
11:11 Cell DSGN

Announcing the name of designer, Sunil Sethi, President, Fashion Design Council of India said, “Japan is a comparatively new and growing market where Indians are making headway. FDCI is committed towards encouraging greater cooperation between the two countries in the field of fashion. I congratulate ‘Walnut’ by Divya & Nidhi Gambhir for making the cut and wish them success. My deepest gratitude to 'Asian Designers' Collection Committee for providing this platform and I look forward to seeing higher Indian participation in the years to come”.

On their selection, ‘Walnut’ by Divya and Nidhi Gambhir said, “We feel honoured and blessed having bestowed with the opportunity to represent India at the Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo. Showcasing our collection on such a platform will not only give us the international market exposure but also open inspirational and creative doors for us. Japan is an unexplored market for our brand and we thus look forward to a great experience there in terms of both business and exposure. We sincerely thank FDCI for providing such opportunities to the young talents of the Indian fashion industry”.

“All the designers were talented and the quality of the collection was remarkable. For the other designers who came very close, we look forward to their participation in the upcoming seasons of Asian Designers Collection.”, said a member of the 'Asian Designers' Collection Committee.

Application was open to FDCI members who are Professional Fashion Designers with experience of three years or less. Interested contestants were asked to submit their entries by June 4, 2010. All the contestants had to submit a PowerPoint presentation comprising of their profile and images from their recent design collections.

From over 25 laudable entries, 5 designers were shortlisted. The jury comprising of representatives from the Onward Kashiyama Co Ltd and New Designer Fashion Grand Prix Committee visited India from December 12-15, 2010 to meet the designers personally and finalized one designer who will represent India at the Fashion Grand Prix 2010, in March 2011.

Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI)
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Style: Or by Angela Chen Spring Summer 2011 Collection

Remember The Blue Lagoon? It starred a 15-year old Brooke Shields as one of two children shipwrecked on a deserted island (the other was played by Christopher Atkins), who grow up surrounded by lush tropical nature and well, you can imagine what happens between two gorgeous teens with no supervision. Designer Angela Chen took inspiration from the film for her Spring/Summer 2011 Or by Angela Chen collection for LG's Toronto Fashion Week. Slice.ca was invited to the show and we were lucky enough to talk to the designer herself afterwards, as well as fans and recording artists Shiloh and Keisha Chanté.

The collection was dreamy, light and very wearable for any type of woman. The shapes are flowy and flattering and the palette is a clean mix of white, sand, grey, black and blue. Chen is definitely a designer to watch. She is skilled with fabric and draping and she has a strong point of view which will only grow and get stronger the more she works. Watch the video below and dream of warm beaches and tropical holidays...
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The Guide to Finding Perfect Winter Jackets

With winter season definitely upon us, if you haven't got your winter jacket sorted now then you had better do it soon! There are styles for all types of men and women. Sporty men could consider sailing inspired menswear made from tough, durable materials which are built for all-season wear. These men's jackets are water resistant with adjustable cuffs, mesh lining, internal pockets and concealed hoods. They are the ultimate jackets for the sporty man!

Every man should own a timeless classic jacket that he can lean on when nothing else will do. A smart option is our wool jacket which is a more casual alternative to a men's winter coat. The thick wool fabric will keep you warm and happy throughout the winter season. Or for something more casual, try one which is fully quilted with a warm fleece lining. The classic jacket for ladies has got to be the denim jacket, as items don't come more versatile than this! With its semi-fitted shape and dark denim wash it's as flattering as it is stylish and can be thrown on over just about every casual outfit. Alternatively, choose a check wax mac which gives the classic trench coat shape a modern twist.

Take on the winter months in an all-weather jacket. Try to find something which is built to withstand the coldest of temperatures with features such as down and feather quilted fabric, multiple inner and outer pockets and removable hood or soft fleecy inner collar. Mild autumn days or chilly spring evenings may require something a little more light weight. Try looking for lightweight coats which feature the stylish military detailing that is everywhere this season and looks superb over a cotton t-shirt and denim jeans on men Women can don this coat over a little dress, cardigan and chunky boots for a practical yet stylish look.

Other lightweight jacket options that could be considered a little smarter. Are those which have been gently washed to create a soft, vintage effect or otherwise those that feature impeccable detailing such as check sleeve linings, multiple pockets, velvety soft faux suede pocket trims and handy popper buttons at the cuffs. Another top tip is to check if the zip reaches right up to the chin in case of unexpected autumn breezes!

Let's not forget that the more style conscious may prefer a jacket that's a little smarter and can be worn for both work and play. If this is the case we recommend a blazer for both men and women which can be beautifully tailored to create a smart silhouette and boast luxurious detailing include silk trims and quirky velvet lapels.
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A Very Tom Christmas, England Prepares For A New Princess, A Minute With Melodie, And More…

Happy holidays from…Tom Ford? The multitasking designer has apparently been tapped to guest-edit the holiday issue of Paris Vogue, which means that even the naughty will no doubt be rewarded this year.

Prince William has finally popped the question to his longtime girlfriend,  Kate Middleton (in Philip Treacy, left), and the English media is more than ready. The Telegraph rounds up the lady’s best fashion moments (she’s “a very royal style icon,” the paper asserts), while British Vogue asks leading English designers how they’d dress Miss M for her big walk down the aisle.

Runway phenom Melodie Monrose has moved to Paris, discovered cinnamon buns, and generally worships Givenchy. W has more details on the newest catwalk face to watch.
And here’s something we didn’t know: V’s Cecilia Dean apparently raises chickens in her backyard.

Collected from- http://www.style.com/stylefile/2010/11/a-very-tom-christmas-england-prepares-for-a-new-princess-a-minute-with-melodie-and-more/