Qs.What is Delhi Fashion Week?

A biannual fashion trade event, where each season a selection of the most creative designers will showcase their collections to the press and buyers, both from India and from around the world. Delhi Fashion Week distinguishes itself from its contemporaries as the creative luxury platform for talented designers who have been handpicked by an eminent jury.

Qs.Where is Delhi Fashion Week?

Emporio in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi (the map and directions to the Emporio is on the website)

Qs.When is Delhi Fashion Week?

The Spring Summer 2009 collections are shown from 14 October - 18th October, 2008

Qs.Who attends Delhi Fashion Week?

Delhi Fashion Week is attended by the fashion and business press, buyers and trade, trend scouts, and key opinion makers. Attendees come from all around India as well as from over 20 countries across the world.

Qs.Who organises Delhi Fashion Week?

Delhi Fashion Week is organised by Prodigy Fashion and endorsed by Fashion Foundation of India. See the Contact Us page.

Qs.What is the Fashion Foundation of India?

Fashion Foundation of India (FFI) is an apex body of fashion in India set up to service the industry and nurture talent. It has been established for the purpose of capacity development, and is the nodal body acting as a information conduit for its members. Fashion Foundation of India has endorsed the Delhi Fashion Week.

Qs.What is the mission and goals of your organization?

Fashion Foundation of India is committed to supporting and growing the fashion industry in India. Prodigy Fashion is an event management company that specializes in fashion and lifestyle events. It is organizing the Delhi Fashion Week from October 14 – 18, 2008.

Qs.What is the purpose of Delhi Fashion Week?

Delhi Fashion Week is a business platform that will promote creative fashion talent and present a more streamlined and focused event. It will provide an innovative format for the most talented designers to showcase their collections to a diverse audience of fashion industry experts, professionals, media, and other opinion makers.

Qs.How can I attend Delhi Fashion Week Catwalk Shows?

If you want to attend DFW as a buyer / trade representative or media / press, then registration or accreditation is essential. If you are a buyer / trade rep, please navigate to the Buyers section for the registration form and explanation of procedure. If you are a part of the media, please contact Vitcom Consulting as per the contacts given in Press section in the website. Please note that filling up a registration or accreditation form does not assure you of access into DFW. Delhi Fashion Week is a “by invitation only” event.

Qs.How can I attend the Delhi Fashion Week Exhibition?

If you want to attend DFW as a buyer / trade representative or media / press, then registration or accreditation is essential. If you are a buyer / trade rep, please navigate to the Buyers section for the registration form and explanation of procedure. If you are a part of the media, please contact Vitcom Consulting as per the contacts given in Media Center section in the website. Please note that filling up a registration or accreditation form does not assure you of access into DFW. Delhi Fashion Week is a “by invitation only” event.

Qs.When will Delhi Fashion Week start?

DFW will begin on 14th October and continue through 18th October 2008.

Qs.What gives you the credentials to start an event of such magnitude?

You can read more about the team in the About Us section.

Qs.I am a designer based outside India, Can I still participate?

Yes, the Delhi Fashion Week is open to international designers. To learn more about designer registration and other procedures, please mail ruchi at ifpl dot asia.

Qs.How do I register for this event?How can I showcase my collection at Delhi Fashion Week? How can I apply as an exhibitor?

Designers wishing to participate are required to submit updated information to ruchi at ifpl dot asia for review by the jury. The information required is: * Designer and company profile * List of retail distribution * Clips of editorial press coverage * At least 6 photographs (mandatory) in either PDF or Jpeg format, and video (not mandatory) of your most recent collection. * Showroom sales office contact information (if any). Submission of these details does not assure you participation at DFW.

Qs.Can your Company finance my registration fee?

Delhi Fashion Week is already highly subsidized for designers, keeping in mind Prodigy’s and Fashion Foundation of India’s mandate of promoting the fashion industry. We do not have any provision to further finance registration fees as of now.

Qs.How many times will Delhi Fashion Week be held per year?

Delhi Fashion Week is held twice a year usually in March and October, for the Autumn Winter and Spring Summer collections respectively.

Qs.Who is the naming rights sponsor?

The title sponsor has naming rights to DFW. The name will be announced closer to the event.

Qs.How can I gain exposure through your organization? Are there sponsorship opportunities available?

Delhi Fashion Week is open to partnerships with companies that have a synergy with fashion, luxury and lifestyle and are looking for maximum exposure in the market. Please feel free to write to vishakha at ifpl dot asia.

Qs.How do I register for this event?How can cover and report on the collections at Delhi Fashion Week?

To be accredited as a member of the press and receive passes to attend Delhi Fashion Week events, please request your editor to send the following information (after accreditation opens – see Accreditation) to vishakha at ifpl dot asia: Names and job titles of attendees Name of Media / Publication Telephone, fax, and e-mail

Qs.What facilities are provided to the media at Delhi Fashion Week?

There will be a media centre that will have 25-30 computers, printers, CD writers for the media persons to file their stories. For all accredited media there will be provision of lunch and dinner. We have an official photographer who will be taking photographs of each show that will be provided to the print media in case they do not have their photographers on the site.

Qs.Once accredited, will we have access to every show? Will we be assured a seat?

The accredited media will have access to every show on a first come first serve basis. There a separate block for media to sit in the Main Show Area. There is provision for accredited media (reporters) to sit barring the photographers and the cameramen who have a separate section to set-up.

Qs.Is any media exclusivity offered?

While we are happy to discuss dedicated stories and angles with media, no exclusive media rights are offered.

Qs.Are there any packages or special rates available for travel and accommodation?

We do not offer any such specific packages. Please contact Simone at ifpl dot asia for assistance. Also see the Buyers section of our website.