23 designers to debut at Lakmé Fashion Week

Mumbai: Twenty-three new designers, including TV host and actor Mandira Bedi, will make their debut at the Lakmé Fashion Week that is scheduled to begin next month.

"I am excited that I got a chance to showcase my collection. I am nervous as it's for the first time I will present my collection on a big platforms like LFW here. We will have light regular sarees and go with summery colors," Mandira told PTI.

Mandira launched her own store last year, which has a beautiful collection of saris. Bollywood's favourite designer Manish Malhotra will kickstart the event this season, while Rajesh Pratap Singh will present his collection as the grand finale designer.

UK-based accessory designer Mawi Keivom will mark her debut at LFW. Well-known designers this season, who will display their collection, include Anita Dongre, Neeta Lulla, Anju Modi, Tarun Tahiliani, Krishna Mehta, Gaurav Gupta and others.

"We have a mix of newcomers and established designers. This season we are infusing magic of color and light with Lakmé Absolute Color Illusion range that spells mystery with stroke of metallic shades.

We are planning something big and different for the Finale," Purnima Lamba, Head of Innovations at Lakmé said. With an aim to celebrate and pay a tribute to Indian textiles and crafts, the Indian Textile Day has been a dedicated feature at LFW.

This season will once again pay tribute to the rich heritage of Indian fabrics. Total 98 designers will present their "best ever" collection at the Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014. The fashion extravaganza will be held between March 12 and 16.