New Delhi: Lakme Fashion Week in partnership with the Fashion Design Council of India on Wednesday announced its new line-up of GenNext designers presented by INIFD for the upcoming event, which will be held from October 9 to October 13 in New Delhi.
Four designers – Padma Saldon, Saurabh Maurya, Ananya Arora and Sakshi Vijay Punyani – emerged as the winners of the 38th edition of GenNext, one of the most prestigious talent hunt shows.
At the event, NIFT graduate Saldon from Leh Ladakh will present the label Saldon 2112. Noida resident Maurya, a design graduate from NIFT will showcase his brand Margan.
Arora from Amritsar is another NIFT graduate. She will present her brand Ananya-The Label. Punyani, a knitwear design graduate from Nagpur, will present her designs under the VJ label.
The selected designers showcased their collections in front of an esteemed jury that included fashion designer Shahab Durazi; Aini Nizami Ahmadi, Editor-in-Chief, ELLE India; Sabina Chopra, NIFD Global Presents GenNext mentor; Harman Dhillon, Executive Director, Hindustan Unilever and General Manager, Beauty & Wellness, Unilever South Asia and Jaspreet Chandok, Group Vice President, Reliance Brands Limited.
Dhillon said the programme is a catalyst for “innovation, discovery and development” of creative talents who will shape the future of fashion and beauty.
“We scout and promote young talents who are set to revolutionise the Indian design landscape. We believe our country is brimming with talent and with the right guidance, these talents will greatly impact the industry with ingenious and sustainable ideas. This initiative aligns perfectly with the House of Lakme’s vision of pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity,” Dhillon said in a statement.
Chandhok said he is looking forward to seeing the 38th batch of GenNext designers showcase their talent.
He added, “The GenNext program presented by NIFD Global has been instrumental in the journey of this platform over the past several years. From inspiring some of the most creative minds in the country to step into the fashion industry to guiding and empowering new talent across the country, the platform has made a significant impact on the Indian and global fashion industry.”
“The GenNext programme has been an important part of FDCI’s journey, and we look forward to seeing the new batch of GenNext designers take to the runway this season. The fashion landscape in India and around the world has been deeply impacted by this project. The programme serves as a transformational platform, providing an essential launchpad to some of the most talented young minds in the country,” said Sunil Sethi, Chairman, FDCI.
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