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THE INDIAN FASHION INDUSTRY
© Paulomi Patel 2008
While there are many aspects that make up the Indian fashion industry, it is important to mention that including all would not do justice to any. This study is an endeavour to understand some of the most prominent areas of the industry. Accordingly, this write-up consists of the following topics:
• Introduction
• Start-ups – what goes into becoming a fashion designer in India
• Designer speak – professionals talk about their experiences
• Overview of designer wear in India
• Growth of the luxe ethnic wear segment
• Effects of the global economic crisis on the Indian fashion industry
• List of Indian designers with their contact details.
PAULOMI PATEL
- Fashion Writer for the Autumn/Winter Catwalk Supplement, Vogue India.
- Responsible for expanding, revamping and starting the online version for the company magazine as the Communication Coordinator at Roots Canada.
- Specialized in covering fashion and entertainment related events as a Freelance Journalist – Indian Express, North American Edition.
- Invited to be a researcher and contributor for a coffee table book, Lord Rama – The Divine, to be launched in Toronto in 2008.
- Started a new section focusing on International Students as the Assistant Editor of The George Brown College Student Newspaper.
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