Top 10 Indian Models (Female) of All Time

Article on Top 10 Indian female models. Includes models who have been very successful in their careers and considered iconic. Includes Carol Gracias, Nethra Raghuraman, jesse randhawa, kamal sidhu, ujjwala raut, madhu sapre, noyonika chaterjee, sheetal mallar, diandra soares, Bipasha basu nina manuel.

Indian models are not just faces strutting down the runway today.

They have become much more than people who represent the vision of the designer. Today, a model is a brand in herself and represents the fashion fraternity as a whole. Here are the Top 10 female models who have completely transformed the face of the Indian fashion industry.

1.Noyonika Chatterjee

Noyonika has been the queen of the ramp for over a decade. She was one of the first models to break the stereotype of light-skinned models. Till today, her warm complexion is her biggest asset. She not only walks the ramp but also trains new models and choreographs shows.

2.Nina Manuel

She was a part of the new wave of dusky models who were taking the fash frat by storm. She is one of the most celebrated models in the country today owing to her blessed looks and potential.

3. Madhu Sapre

Madhu Sapre scandalised the nation when she had a naked photoshoot with co-model Milind Soman. She was one of the boldest models and was catalytic in bringing about a revolutionary change in the perception of models in India.

4. Sheetal Mallar

Sheetal beat Madhu Sapre to win the Femina Look of the Year in 1994 and there was no looking back for her post it. After her stay on top for years, Sheetal bid adieu to the ramp last year.

5. Diandra Soares

Diandra was probably the first bald model to ever be seen on the runway. Huffington Post described her as the most beautiful bald model ever seen. Her knack for being passionately different led her to the top of her game.

6. Bipasha Basu

Before she became an actress, Bipasha was a top-notch model. She won the Gladrags Supermodel Hunt early in her career and was one of the most sought after models of her time. She reportedly got bored of modelling which is why she moved on to acting and found success there too.

7. Nethra Raghuraman

This South Indian beauty has been a prominent face on the ramp and the tele screens for years. Shehas worked in several acclaimed movies but her first love remains modelling and fashion lovers will never complain.

8. Ujjwala Raut

Ujjwala Raut can be called the most successful model in terms of international acclaim. Having walked the ramp for Roberto Cavalli, Dolce and Gabbana, Gucci, Valentino, Oscar de la Renta and Victoria's Secret, Ujjwala is the most recognised Indian face on the international fashion scene.

9. Carol Gracias

Her beautiful complexion commands admiration whenever she struts down the runway. She showed the world her professionalism with the way she handled her infamous wardrobe malfunction. Till date, her presence at any show adds class to it.

10. Jesse Randhawa

Jesse is also known as the runway tigress. Her magnanimous presence at the ramp overshadows all others. Married to choreographer Sandeep Soparkar, Jesse has also evolved to become a great dancer. Modelling or dancing, Jesse knows how to do it best. (MensXP.com)

Athens Fashion Week to be held at the Classic Center

The Athens community is invited to celebrate talented local designers and performers in addition to nationally acclaimed designers at Athens Fashion Week on April 20-22, at the Classic Center.

The three-day series of fashion shows and events will kickoff Wednesday April 20, at 11 a.m. with a Sip & See Children’s Fashion Show hosted by Phaedra Parks, of Bravo’s hit TV series, Real Housewives of Atlanta. Proceeds from this show will benefit Bundles of Joy, a multi-state effort to support premature infants and their families.

Wednesday night’s festivities, beginning at 6 p.m. with the Men’s Fashion Show, will be dedicated to the eclectic and trendy styles favored by many students of the University of Georgia. “Each of the designers that will be showcased on Wednesday were selected with students in mind,” said Richie Knight, head of the Steering Committee of Athens Fashion Week. “The looks that will be displayed are ready-to-wear right off the runway.”

The Men’s Fashion Show will feature looks from Ralph Lauren, Southern Marsh, Southern Proper, The Otter Bay Company and others modeled by some of the University of Georgia’s most noted athletes, and will be followed by the Judith March Fashion Show showcasing fall game-day attire and Emma Graham’s new spring collection. The main event of the night is the unveiling of Victoria’s Secret’s new summer swimsuit line at 9 p.m. Trunk Shows will follow each event on Wednesday night.

Following all of Wednesday’s festivities, to wrap up the night is a downtown Passport through Fashion event, hosted by Network Athens and BrainPik.

The kickoff event Thursday morning will be a fashion show presenting designs from LK. That night, perhaps the most elegant event of Athens Fashion Week will be the Athens Fashion Week Green Dress Gala at 7 p.m. This black-tie event will be hosted by Kim Zolciak of Bravo TV’s hit series, the Real Housewives of Atlanta. Dinner will be served and the Green Dress Fashion Show, which includes designs from local Athens designers, will take place at the Gala. In addition to the fashion show, the Infinity Show Band will be providing entertainment.

Immediately following the Green Dress Gala will be an after party hosted by Zolciak at the Melting Point. This event is open to the public and will begin at 9:30 on Thursday, April 21. The Melting Point is located at the Foundry Park Inn & Spa, the official hotel of Athens Fashion Week.

To maintain the element of surprise, details of Friday’s events will be slowly made public. However, Athens Fashion Week attendees can expect a Pink Dress Fashion Show to benefit Bikers Battling Breast Cancer, and jewelry showcase and a completely organic fashion show by student designers in recognition of Earth Day.

All proceeds of the Gala and fashion shows will benefit the Georgia 4-H Foundation and Bundles of Joy.

The Georgia 4-H Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that seeks to promote and support the programs and facilities of Georgia 4-H. The Georgia 4-H Foundation promotes youth development by providing financial support to reward deserving Georgia 4-Hers, by funding annual projects and events, and by supporting the five 4-H centers in the state. Georgia 4-H is a huge supporter of young fashion designers ranging from 9 to 19. Through Project Achievement, 4-H helps youth choose interest areas that allow 4-H’ers to showcase their work. There are nearly a dozen fashion project areas for 4-H’ers to choose from.

Sherri Goggin, former Mrs. Georgia and mother of five children (four born prematurely), is the founder of the Bundles of Joy program. The program is a multi-state effort, but primarily local to Athens, that supports premature infants and their families. The Bundles of Joy program provides a "bundle" bag containing a hand-made blanket, a teddy bear, March of Dimes educational information about prematurity, and other donated items such as CDs and children's books to the families of premature children born into hospitals across the state of Georgia.

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Label 24 brings Neeta Lulla’s new collection

Neeta Lulla who has ruled the roost for over two decades has collaborated with Label 24 to showcase her stunning collection at their Dubai store. Neeta Lulla is a name to reckon with in the fashion industry and her fashionable and versatile designs will certainly have much to offer everyone at the fashion stock up of Label 24.

Label 24 is a leading store situated in Bur Dubai which houses the work of top notch 24 designers. The most stylish and trendy collection of Neeta Lulla and other designers is on offer by Label 24 which can also be accessed online .

Neeta Lulla is well renowned for her contemporary style of designing and revamping forgotten trends by adding her Midas touch. Another of such ethereal collections of hers can be availed at the Label 24 store in Dubai. A wide array of designer outfits ranging from classical to modern-day is on display in the store.

The trendy apparels are on sale in the Dubai fashion outlet of Label 24 at reasonable prices such that it caters to the budget of the general public. Expressing her views about the vision and the designer collection Label 24 is housing, Bavani Srinu, Marketing Manager of Label 24 commented as, “We focus on having the best designers and apparels with us. There can absolutely be no compromise on quality and the designs that we deliver. We take fashion really seriously here! Be it Neeta Lulla or any of our 24 designers, we have hand-picked them to bring the best for our customers.”

Label 24 is a store in Bur Dubai that specializes in fashion clothing and makes the best designs available to the fashionistas. As many as 24 expert designers work unanimously in order to offer some best collections with the best fabrics possible that meets the current fashion vogue.

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Vancouver Fashion Week to foster growth of designers - Fashion News Canada

This April will mark the 10th anniversary of Vancouver Fashion Week (VFW) with the upcoming Fall/Winter 2011 Show. Recognised as a global platform for established and upcoming designers, VFW has become a much sought-after event for the Canadian and international fashion elite.

VFW has built a respected reputation on its ability to showcase the fashion industry and accommodate multicultural designers successfully. Hailed as the West Coast's most prestigious industry event, VFW is committed to fostering the growth of designers and celebrating the fashion industry. Attendees at Vancouver Fashion Week will include editors, designers, buyers, top executives, celebrities, fashionistas and highly regarded socialites.

VFW draws both national and international attention and has been featured on CityTV, Shaw TV, The Vancouver Courier, The Asian Post, The Province, ELLE Canada, Flare and CeCi magazine among others. Starting on Tuesday, the exclusive and highly anticipated Opening Gala will be held at the Sutton Hotel and will highlight one piece from each of the designer's collections as well as present beauty products and other fashion related accessories in an exhibition.

The rest of the week promises a stunning succession of dynamic and innovative collections from Paris, NYC, Shanghai, Seoul, LA, Seattle, Edmonton and Vancouver. All fashion shows will take place at the Empire Landmark Hotel located in the heart of downtown Vancouver.VFW Fall/Winter 2011 promises to deliver another memorable fashion experience for both Vancouverites and our national and international guests.

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