#ICYMI: News YOU Should KNOW This Week
1. Fashion weeks are a great way to get a designer noticed. As we inch closer to fashion week month in India, some prominent desi designers are going to be part of a three-day fashion event in Vancouver. — [The Indian Express]
2. The Queen Of Prints is up to something new. Teaming up with a Kolkata-based kidswear label, the young designer will lend her prints to adorable garments for the little ones. — [Hauterfly]
3. As part of a unique initiative titled The Shawl Style Project by The Woolmark Company, this designer has created 35 shawls to reinvent them as everyday accessories instead of something you wear only in winter. — [Elle India]
4. This Indian designer known for his vibrant use of colour has just been conferred one of France’s premier awards — the Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur — in recognition for his contribution to the fashion world. — [The Indian Express]
5. Post a dramatic tribute performance to David Bowie at the Grammys, this singer known for her outrageous style walked the ramp for this acclaimed American designer. — [Elle USA]
6. This lead singer from a super popular band has been chosen as the brand ambassador for Gucci’s watches and jewellery campaign. — [Harper’s Bazaar]
7. This is how politics can take a fashionable turn. Two renowned fashion designers have created a line of tees to show support for Hillary Clinton’s Presidential candidature. — [Elle USA]
8. There’s some good news for this Indian e-commerce portal. The company has raised US$2 million in a fresh round of funding. — [Business Of Fashion]
9. In a smart business move, this British designer is now foraying into menswear, which will launch early next year. — [Harper’s Bazaar]
