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Pune Fashion Week to transform the city – MAKING PUNE FASHIONABLE
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Imagine a city that's as fashionable as its fashion week, Where streets are ramps and prêt-à-porter a prevalent dress code.
In an attempt to make history, a bigger, newer resolve of PFW was unveiled in a spectacular fashion at the Sunday Fashion Sundowner on December 20, 2015. In its 6th season, PFW 2016, which will be held on the 19-20-21 February, revealed plans to influence the city's fashion quotient and motivate residents into making Pune fashionable.
It set the stage for Season 6 with a roadmap to make Pune fashionable with a transmedia campaign set to transform the city in the days to come. So far, fashionable people have been captured on the streets of Pune and have been featured online. A fashmobile will travel to various places providing instant makeovers on wheels. Makeshift ramps will be set up for Punekars to come out dressed in their best. Cafes and clubs will be converted into fashion zones and flashmobs of models will pop up at various locations across the city leading up to the Fashion Week.
“The idea is to reach out to photographers, designers, stylists and brands to come on board and enable this transformation and everyone who loves Pune is welcome to join the movement” said Sonal Karkera of Fanatics.
Speaking about the association, Mr. Bhavesh Somaya, Head of Luxury, United Spirits Limited – a Diageo Group Company, said, “We are proud to associate as the style and sophistication of Ciroc Cristaux perfectly complements the chic and glamorous Pune Fashion Week.”
Earlier in the evening, model turned fashion show producer -Achla Sachdev, Mrs. Asia International winner – Debasree Das, ingenious couturier - Nivedita Saboo and Blue Frog owner Govind Thakker judged the auditions for PFW Season 6 for which hundreds of aspiring models turned up.
The event also saw its first collaboration in the form of an exquisitely dressed hang drum artist Daniel Waples enthralling the audience with his music.
Badal Saboo, the Managing Director of PFW also has ambitious plans to expand the format across India in an attempt to make India fashionable. Making Pune Fashionable will be the first step to putting that plan in motion.
The event was attended by the who’s who of the city including Designer Ken Ferns, Jayant Pawar, Gaurav Natekar, Vishal Chordia, Ravin Mirchandani, Vastupal Ranka, Ritu and Arun Nathani, Sandeep and Yesha Chug, Kiran Bhagia,Rahul Sangoi,Vikram Jain, Rajeev Jagwani, Rohit and Gayatri Joshi, Manish Maheshwari, Karl Gomes, Tabea Pawar, Vikas Mathew, Choreographer Achla sachdev, Mrs Asia International 2015 Debasree, Mrs Globe Elakshi Gupta, Dhaval Shah, Meenakshi Joshi.Ranjeet Kagade, Kamlesh and Mehak Dadlani, Raina Bhagia,Soumya and Mehraab Irani, Ishaan Bhale, Roupa and Sujay Baraokar, Nishant Bhange, Sonam Parmar, shrikant Apte, Akash Chordia, Deepak and Sheena Nathani and many more…..
Nivedita and Badal Saboo passionately spoke about the need for
the collective and conscious efforts of not just the fashionable set to usher in change and spoke at length to encourage participation from everyone.
Pune, it’s time to step out in your finest. Let’s make it a movement that all of India will look up to!
Model Auditions
FACE OF INDIA 2016
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FACE OF INDIA SEASON 2 in PUNE
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In association with KMA an affiliate of Ministry of Culture & Tourism, Republic of South Korea
At Amanora Town Centre
participants from across India to be present
Pune February 11, 2016; The whole world of fashion, glamour and culture will be watching, as contestants from across India battle it out to become the Face of India.
Badal Saboo, Founder - Pune Fashion Week in association with Korea Model Association [KMA] today officially announces Face of India 2016 season 2 dates. This is the second time that India is participating in the Asia New Star Model Contest, the largest and most prestigious platforms in Asia's fashion fraternity.
KMA is an affiliate of Ministry of Culture & Tourism, Republic of South Korea, and KMA is a non-profit organization established in 1976 for the purpose of promotion and protection of Models' rights & interest and related business. There are twenty five participating countries namely: Mongolia, Korea, Philippines, Malaysia, Myanmar, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, India, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Taiwan etc. KMA has been organizing Asia's largest Model Festival called Asia Model Festival for the past 10 years.
The previous season of FOI turned out to be a grand success and was widely appreciated, moving towards yet another exciting season, Face of India strives to bring the best of opportunities for aspiring models from all over the country who are registering through the website www.faceofindia.in for FOI 2016.
The auditions will take place at Amanora Town Center where 15 male and 15 female models will be selected through online screening out of the 3000 entries that FOI has received. There will be five to six jury members pertaining to the fashion industry along with a few models and celebrities to add on to the glamour. The contestants who enter the final round get to wear the famous Korean clothing designer brand Heil.
Based on the talent and country-wide voting, male and female contestants will be selected for the final round. Delegates from Korea Mr. Yang Eui Sig[Chairman KMA], Ahn Mee Ryu [President of KPMJIA], Yang Hae il [Fashion Designer], Park Sungki [Maxim Magazine] to name a few will be a part of the jury for the upcoming event in Pune
This season, Badal Saboo brings MBC, Korea’s best academy’s CEO Mr. Kim Chae Ho & CEO of Xeo Hair, Shin Yong Jin, organising hair & make up seminar for the participants.
Face of India Season 2 is set out to be an even bigger celebration than before scheduled on 14th February 2016 at Amanora Town Centre, Pune. 2016 Face of India winners will represent India and will compete with the delegates from twenty five Asian countries for ASIA NEW STAR MODEL CONTEST 2016 at the ASIA MODEL FESTIVAL 2016, Suwon Gymnasium, Sports Complex, South Korea.
Sponsors and Partners:
Mantra Majestique (Title Sponsor) Believes in designing and developing lifestyle offering that surpass the standards set by the industry.
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Amura Tech (Technology Partner) A global digital marketing services and platform company reckoned as the market leader in real estate marketing in India.
Amanora Town Centre (Powered By) It’s not just a mall; It’s almost like a charming little town with splendid architecture.
ISAS (Hair & MakeUp) renders highest quality training services in the Beauty Domain at competitive rates and to elevate the beauty culture across the globe
Radio City (In Association) India’s first & leading FM brand, boasts of many achievements including the Best FM.
Oracle - Korean network of cosmetic skin clinics
Maxim: Leading International Magazine, Prominent for its photography of actresses, singers, and female models whose careers are at a current peak.
Crème (Magazine Partner) Crème is a new lifestyle magazine that features Pune's socially powerful, write ups about music & concerts, restaurant reviews, and many other stories.
Suave (Magazine Partner) FASHION-LIFESTYLE-TRAVEL-LUXE LIVING
Riva (Holiday Partner) Its Beach resort located in Goa which experiences luxury and where care is taken to give top class services to make your stay a perfect holiday.
Pune Central (Gift Partner) Central is a vibrant shopping destination that offers the latest in fashion & accessories from over 1000 brands.
Agent Jacks Bar (After Party Partner) Nothing makes the evening more entertaining than the perfect combination of friends, good food and alcohol
Trustfort (Event Partner) outstanding event Management Company delivering premier services across the globe
Radisson Blu (Hospitality Partner) Iconic, stylish and sophisticated, Radisson Blu with a genuine, inviting ambiance
IT’S YOUR TURN TO SHINE!
FACE OF NEPAL 2016
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FACE OF NEPAL
Nepal gets into the race of Asia New Star Model Contest.
Winners get a chance to represent Nepal at the International event with 25 countries participating in the same.
Nepal, April 17, 2016; Nepal witnessed a glamorous end to this weekend where 24 participants from all over the country were put up on one stage and battled it out to win the “Face of Nepal” which was held at Hotel Shangri-la.
The winners of Face of Nepal 2016 pageant are: Alka Rai, Ritesh Gurung, Paramita Rana, Bhaskar Baniya.
The winners have not only won the title but will also represent Nepal for the Asia New star Model Contest 2016 at the ASIA MODEL FESTIVAL 2016, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, South Korea on 19th May 2016.
First season of Face of Nepal turned out to be a grand success and was widely appreciated with Grand stage, breathtaking backdrops and awesome music as a cultural exchange.
Badal Saboo - Chairman, Face of Nepal, leading fashion designer Nivedita Saboo, CEO Mr. Justin Lee from Korea Model Association and leading photographer Kishor Kayastha were a part of the jury for this event.
The commencement of the event was done by welcoming the guests, which was followed by a cultural integration with Kumari and Lakhe Dance performances along with a flute recital by the artists. The auditions took place at Hotel Shangri-la where 12 male and 12 female models were selected out of the many entries that Face of Nepal had received. Based on the talent and country-wide voting, male and female contestants were selected for the final round. Gen-Next designer Yashita Dewan and Fashion store brand Karuna showcased their stunning fashion collection at the event.
Korea Model Association is an affiliate of Ministry of Culture & Tourism, Republic of South Korea, and a non-profit organization established in 1976 for the purpose of promotion and protection of Models' rights & interest and related business. There are twenty five participating countries namely: Mongolia, Korea, Philippines, Malaysia, Myanmar, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, India, China, Hong-Kong, Thailand, Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Taiwan, Nepal, Sri Lanka etc. KMA has been organizing this for the past 10 years.
Badal Saboo - Chairman, Face of Nepal adds “It is unquestionably an immense joy to see top Nepali models at this global stage. Through this pageant we have tried to help the imminent talent and hope Nepal bags the title there!” This pageant has surely brought the best of opportunities for aspiring models from all over the country. Unlike other pageants this doesn’t end for the winners here. They get to go meet different people from the same fraternity, experience their culture, their ways and get abundance of exposure. This is the First time that Nepal is participating in the Asia New Star Model Contest, the largest and most prestigious platforms in Asia's fashion fraternity.
This event is ideal for digital & smart phone natives between 16 & 30 years and has been structured around a strong mobile, online, relevant content & social core using a mix of branding, lead generation, engagement in a new media ecosystem using innovations like app-based activation and live streaming.
The sponsors and partners who supported the event were Hotel Shangri-la, VLCC, Karuna Natural wears, @ntcore Studios, ECS, Friday, WIZ International, Embers, Max Effects, Chivas, Jacobs Creek, Absolut, Nepal Tourism Board, Trusfort.
The event was witnessed by the city’s who’s who along with the enthusiastic audience present at Hotel Shangri-la to encourage the winners.
The entire fashion and glamour industry will now keep their eyes open for the Asia New Star Model Festival happening in the month of May in South Korea where it will be a festival of diversities that will have broadcasting stations from around Asia, top celebrities of each country, fashion and beauty shows from leading brands and top performances, at this most awaited extravagant festival of Asian countries.
FACE OF ASIA 2016
