While festive season spends by consumers did contribute to the uptick seen in Q3, experts said greater aggression displayed by retailers to corner a larger share of the shopper's wallet also worked.
Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures the anxiety and excitement at the model auditions in Mumbai.
Fourteen years after being gang raped and paraded naked in public, Mukhtaran Mai sent a message of hope as she walked the runway at Fashion Pakistan Week 2016.
Snapshots from the sidelines of one of the biggest fashion events in India!
Snapshots from the sidelines of one of the biggest fashion events in India!
The actor walked for designer Rinku Sobti on Day Two of akme Fashion Week in Mumbai.
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Ranbir Kapoor was the showstopper for designer Kunal Rawal at the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai.
The most outrageous and least wearable looks from the recently concluded London Fashion Week.
They are new in the industry, but can give the seasoned models a run for their money.
Between hectic shows, make ups, rehearsals and fittings Jasmeen Johal, who was born in Punjab, but is now a model from Vancouver, Canada, fends off a few quick posers.
The showstopper looked stunning in her Boho avtar walking for designer Tarun Tahiliani.
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With ghungroos on the ankles of her models designer Payal Singhal set the mood for her Bridal Fantasy collection at Lakme Fashion Week as Umrao Jaan's sound track serenaded the audience with a mix of some fusion beats.
With ghungroos on the ankles of her models designer Payal Singhal set the mood for her Bridal Fantasy collection at Lakme Fashion Week as Umrao Jaan's sound track serenaded the audience with a mix of some fusion beats.
Showcasing the creativity of a new generation of talent. Seven Gen Next designers presented their creations at the Lakm Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015.
GenNext designer Akshat Bansal believes Indians are finally ready to experiment with fashion and look for individuality.
On June 19, over 100 young models registered to audition for Lakme Fashion Week's Winter/Festive 2012 instalment to be held later this year. Here, they discuss how they manage to stay in top form and what it really takes to impress a tough judging panel in a matter of seconds.
The wedding festivities continue.
Elections are here and we want to know what you wore when you cast your vote!
The Victoria's Secret model took her risque red carpet wardrobe a notch higher.
The Amazon India Fashion Week dishes out the latest fads in fashion.
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Snapshots from the sidelines of one of the biggest fashion events in India!
