India Shining At Paris

....where 15 Indian designers are invited to present their fashion wear at the esteemed Tranoi show

It's a prestigious moment for the Indian fashion fraternity as 15 of its fashion designers are selected to exhibit their collections at the esteemed Tranoi show at Paris. Ten designers from Delhi, three from Mumbai and two others from Kolkata have been invited to present the 'Made by Indians' fashion show at the Tranoi show in October. Tranoi is a trade show where the major international buyers of designer wear meet. Founder of the Tranoi show, Michael Hadida, used to personally pick up designers for the event and he was helped by Sumeet Nair, former Executive Director of Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). But later, Sumeet Nair had to quit due to allegations against him of pushing forward his favourite designers for this show.

Incidentally, the list made by Michael Hadida this time includes similar names which always made it to Sumeet Nair's list. A relieved Sumeet Nair said, "The truth is out and the victory is that of the indian fashion designers." According to Michael Hadida, "All the chosen designers are Tranoi favourites. The list is independent of any influence. Indian designers are authentic and have their own identity"

Another cheering news from Anil Chopra, Mumbai Fashion Week adviser, is that "Tranoi representatives will be at the LFW this Spring Summer- 09 season".

Designer Who Made It To The List:

Atsu Sekhose

Nitin Bal Chauhan

Varun Sardana

Varun Bahl

Ashish Bal

David Abraham & Rakesh Thakore