‘Let’s Design’ presents three promising designers

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Posted in: Fashion n Modelling on Monday, 09 March 2009 00:00

Published on Monday, 30 November -0001 00:00

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The gala Grand Finale of the first of its kind, design based reality show ‘Let’s Design’ by Cotton Council International concluded at Hotel Intercontinental Eros in New Delhi.

The show was power packed by the likes of the fashionistas but the real stars were the 12 finalist contestants, who put up a phenomenal show at the special night. The Jury panel was comprised of well known designers JJ Valaya, Rajesh Pratap Singh and Ritu Kumar, who appreciated the contestants’ creativity.

“The contestants have reinforced the conviction that we all have in the ability and the talent of the designers. What is more important to note is that they would bring to the table, an interpretation of their roots and cultural diversity,” she explained.

Speaking on the occasion Sachit Bhatia, India Representative for Cotton Council International and Senior Consultant, Technopak Advisors Pvt. Ltd. said, “We see this as a stepping stone to our goal of promoting generic cotton in India and hope to have a bigger comeback with ‘Let’s Design’ 2010”. CCI has partnered with Zoom, leading fashion and lifestyle channel for the initiative.

Shrivan Bhatia won himself a lifetime opportunity to fly to New York to visit famous designers and fashion houses. WGSN, a leading global service that provides online research, trend analysis and news to the fashion, design and style industries will be hosting Jyothi K. at their office in Hong Kong, where she will get the opportunity to learn the latest fashion trends. Govind Kumar Singh, who won the award for the best prêt garment won an exciting cash prize of Rs 50,000.

Donning the contestants’ creations in all their glory were India’s leading models such as Indrani Das Gupta, Sapna Kumar and Sonalika Sahay, who walked the ramp to showcase the two garments created by each contestant.