India’s ace designers to showcase collection at 'Van Heusen + GQ Fashion Nights

By

Maverick Martins

Published
Nov 11, 2016

India’s fashion design gurus Rohit Bal, Rajesh Pratap Singh and Kunal Rawal will showcase their collections at the second edition of 'Van Heusen + GQ Fashion Nights' to be held on December 3-4 in Mumbai.
 
Fashion designers like Shantanu & Nikhil, Sahil Aneja, Abhishek Paatni, Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna will also present six shows at the event.
 

"The collection I'm showcasing is all about a new direction in silhouettes and construction. The looks will be pure, modern and definitely from small town India," said Rajesh Pratap Singh in a statement.
 
Designer duo Shantanu & Nikhil said they are "extremely excited" to be a part of the fashion event. Their collection "is a progressive take on menswear with sensibilities of layering and temporal details, materials such as leather and metal featuring through the showcase".

"We have edgy newcomers, established stars and icons, all coming together this year to showcase the Indian men's fashion universe that's exploding with energy, ideas and vitality. This year's designers' collections will reflect a dynamic range of styles, sensibilities and points of view - making this platform the leading showcase for the best menswear in India," Che Kurrien, editor, GQ, said in a statement.
 
Sooraj Bhat, chief operating officer - Fashion Brands, Madura Fashion & Lifestyle, Aditya Birla Fashion and Lifestyle Ltd, says they aim to take the second edition to new heights and set a new benchmark in the world of fashion and retail.