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04/03/2008

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Wednesday 02nd of April 2008 - Models wearing turbans and sporting beards walked the ramp in trendy clothes as fashion designer Narendra Kumar saluted the Sikh community's sportsman's spirit through his men's line at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week (LFW).

'The particular look - turbans and beard - that I gave to my models was to celebrate the Sikh community, which has always been in the forefront of sportsmanship and athleticism,' Kumar told IANS after the show.






A model presents a creation by designer Narendra Kumar Ahmed on the final day of the fashion week in Mumbai April 2, 2008. Wendell Rodricks' interpretation of an urban woman travelling to tropical islands and Ahmed's tribute to the Sikh community shared the spotlight as the fashion week drew to a close on Wednesday.
REUTERS/Punit Paranjpe


'Moreover, it also signified that being a Sikh doesn't hinder you from being a model and sporting the latest fashion. The line is meant for the more fashion conscious consumer,' he added.

The event saw Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh, Ravi Bajaj and Simone Tata sitting in the front row.

With a Formula One race going on in the backdrop, models sashayed down the runway to Punjabi pop music. They were attired in white, leather sports jackets with steel buckles and buttons, red round neck T-shirts, red cotton jackets with leather detailing, and white T-shirts teamed with red trousers.

There were also checked shirts, pigment trousers, cotton pullovers, bottle green sports jackets with embroidery, chino trousers, denim and velvet trousers, velvet bandgala jackets, and cutaway jackets.

The line was tastefully accessorised with red, brown, black and white tapering shoes. 'Shoes complete the look. They are imperative,' Kumar said.

'The collection is inspired by the eminent change in the psyche of the country - from being a land of couch potatoes to actually taking on to the field, when it comes to sports.

'With India winning 20-20 (cricket), and the formation of Indian Premier League (IPL), Indian Cricket League (ICL) and films like 'Goal', 'Chak De! India' being made, the consumer is largely influenced. That's why the line is so sporty,' he explained.

He also said that the F1 backdrop indicated the increased recognition and interest of people in the game.

The colour palette encompassed bright red, white, blue, beige, bottle green, brown and black. Fabrics used were knits, chino, leather, denim, corduroy and velvet.

Said actor Neil: 'It was wonderful and I think every man would like to possess one. The best part is that Narendra's work has some uniqueness, as soon as you see it you know it is his garment.'

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