A Very Modern Look
Stephane SOH, Beijing
A model walks the runway at the Stephane SOH Fashion Collection show in Beijing on March 24, 2007.
Stephane SOH, Beijing
A model in a miniskirt passes a model in a traditional Asian-inspired dress on the catwalk at the Stephane SOH Fashion Collection show in Beijing on March 24, 2007.
M. Suya, Beijing
A model clad in gold appears during the M. Suya Collection show in Beijing on March 24, 2007.
M. Suya, Beijing
A model strolls the runway during the M. Suya Collection show in Beijing on March 24, 2007.
M. Suya, Beijing
A model tips her top hat during the M. Suya Collection show in Beijing on March 24, 2007.
Stephane SOH, Beijing
A model in black walks down the runway at the Stephane SOH Fashion Collection show in Beijing on March 24, 2007.
Mao Geping, Beijing
The designer of this outfit deserves a one-way ticket to London, where being outrageous is in fashion. It was shown during designer Mao Geping's Colorful Cosmetic Fashion Trend Collection in Beijing on March 21, 2007.
Tarun Tahiliani, New Delhi
Tarun Tahiliani is determined to go global with his line of gowns in richly draped fabrics. "Even though you all are in T-shirts, it's been the main thing men and women have done for centuries in this country," he says. "That's how Indians dress. They drape fabric, whether they are poor or rich. For me, it's such a powerful look that I can never get away from it."
Rajesh Pratap Singh, New Delhi
In all, 87 designers showed their work during India Fashion Week event. At left, a model shows a gown by designer Rajesh Pratap Singh in New Delhi on March 25, 2007.
Rajesh Pratap Singh, New Delhi
Bollywood actress Tabu walks the runway for designer Rajesh Pratap Singh in New Delhi on March 25, 2007.
Aki Narula, New Delhi
A model appears for designer Aki Narula in New Delhi on March 25, 2007.
Aparna and Norden Wangdi, New Delhi
A model wears an outfit by designers Aparna and Norden Wangdi in New Delhi on March 25, 2007.
Niki Mahajan, New Delhi
Models decked in bright colors walk the runway for Niki Mahajan in New Delhi on March 24, 2007.
Gauri and Nainika, New Delhi
Models pose for designers Gauri and Nainika in New Delhi on March 24, 2007.
Falguni and Shane Peacock, New Delhi
Models show outfits by fashion house Falguni and Shane Peacock in New Delhi on March 23, 2007.
Nandita Mahtani, Mumbai
A model walks past the front rows in a gown by Nandita Mahtani in Mumbai on March 27, 2007.
Raj Shroff and Neetu Gupta, New Delhi
A model blows bubbles during a showing of the Ravage collection by Raj Shroff and Neetu Gupta in New Delhi on March 23, 2007.