India Beach Fashion Week (IBFW) is back with its ninth edition and the stage is all set to celebrate fashion in the iconic island of love, Divar Island in Goa. Dedicated to showcasing the best of styles in beach, swim and resort wear, the IBFW showcase will be held on February 13 and 14, 2023 at Mercure, Goa Devaya resort.
The 18th-century island with its lush tropical forests, vast expanses of lush paddy fields and carefully restored colonial-style Portuguese villas is a picture-perfect setting for IBFW. From open-air ramps, designated festival areas and brand engagement booths to makeover zones and a flea market, the fashion festival is a perfect getaway to experience this season.
From India’s iconic fashion designers showcasing their collections on unconventional runways to panel discussions exploring the future of fashion, here’s what you can expect from IBFW this season.
Day 1 (13 February)
India Beach Fashion Week will begin with The Sunset Sessions at the River Front at 5 pm. See here the detailed program of the two-day fashion festival,
Curtain Raiser Show by Vikram Phadnis
Time: 8:30 PM, Venue: Tropical Garden
The show marks the debut of Vikram Phadnis in resort wear and will present his collection Bloom at the inaugural India Beach Fashion Week 2023.
collaborative show
Timex Presents Eliferus by Srishti Kaur
Time: 9:30 PM, Venue: Tropical Garden
Embodying the essence of art and fashion by Srishti Kaur, Eliferus translates her experiences and aspirations into a signature that represents eloquence and freedom in designs that defy convention.
Day 2 (14 February)
future fashion conclave
Time: 12 noon, Venue: The Hill Lounge
Panel 1: Subject: How do global luxury brands stay on top of their fashion game in a highly competitive and easily distracted consumer market?
Panelists: Deepak Chhabra, Managing Director, Timex, Ryad Merchant, Co-Founder, Iconic Professionals, Pragya Somesh Popde, Head of Marketing & Communications, American Tourister, Puneet Motiani, Gatsby Gardenia Cosmotrade LLP, and Pallav Ojha, CEO & Co-Founder, COMO.
Panel 2: Subject: What does the future of Indian fashion look like for the tech-driven AI generation: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle?
Panelists: Sasha Revankar, Founder, One Minute Sarees, Neha Asthana Ojha, Founder, Dive, Fashion Designer Mandira Virk, Satyajit Vetoskar, Founder, BandIt, Ayushi Chauhan, Director & Co-Founder, The Furious House.
Royal Falcon Stage
Time: 2 PM, Venue: Green Lawn
On day two, enjoy an array of live musical performances accompanied by spellbinding tunes at the Royal Falcon Stage.
Isha Khanna, Sasha Revankar’s one minute saree, Nishant and Preeti’s FDCR I Aanuthi
Time: 2 PM onwards Venue: Colonial Villa
Esha Khanna to present her collection Amaltas, also known as the Golden Shower Tree. The collection revolves around the traditional Bandhani prints, presented in modern and eye-catching photographs.
Sasha Revankar’s One Minute Saree A modern take on the quintessential saree. It is not a skirt, lehenga or saree dress; It is a wraparound fabric that fits in an adjustable size and maintains the flow and drape of the garment.
Anuthi by Nishant and Preeti’s Collection BaghIt is a celebration of colors and occasion wear that is suitable to adorn throughout the year.
Mimi by Amit Bhardwaj
Location: Colonial Villa
Amit Bhardwaj creates vibrant and exotic fabulous designer silhouettes for all occasions and every woman.
Ripsy Bhatia, Moonshine by Swapnil
Location: Colonial Villa
Ripsy Bhatia, wife of fashion designer and TV actor Sharad Malhotra, will be bringing her fashion A-game to the runway.
Moonshine by Swapnila is inspired by the free-spirited, boho-chic look that unites individuals from different cultures and countries. Comfy and fashionable, this design transitions seamlessly from a casual beach day to an alluring long, cascading and flowy evening look.
cane ferns
Location: Colonial Villa
A celebrity favourite, Ken Ferns is a renowned fashion designer known for his unique designs adorned by stars including Shehnaaz Gill, Farah Khan, Rubina Dilaik among others. Speaking of television costume design, Kane has made his mark in the fashion world over the years.
sundown show
Mandira Virk
Location: River Front
Renowned fashion designer Mandira Virk has been in the industry for over two decades and continues to be a favorite among celebrities and fashion enthusiasts alike. The designers will present a collection that focuses on the brand’s distinctive colours, prints and design aesthetics. This free-flowing range of silhouettes represents the true passion and effortless style statement in you.
COMO Collective Show – Prashant Mazumdar, House of Nivi by Pankhnivi
Location: River Front
Prashant Majumdar’s collection is inspired by tropical art and will include Indo-Western and ethnic patterns.
House of Nivi from Pankhnivi will present its new collection Breeze and Breathe.
Iconic Presents Grand Finale by Gavin Miguel
Time: 9.30 pm, Location: River Front
Closing the festival with a bang, Gavin Miguel presented by Iconic Professionals will see the renowned fashion designer showcasing his collection Levitação on the runway.
The two-day fashion festival will also feature pop-ups featuring a range of fashion and lifestyle brands where you can shop till you drop. So, enjoy the breeze and enjoy fashion under the sun like never before at India Beach Fashion Week 2023.
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