Namrata Joshipura to be LFW grand finale designer 
Mumbai, Jan 14 (IBNS)
In a move that reinforces Lakme's commitment to showcasing great talent and continuing the infusion of contemporary energy into Fashion Week, India's leading beauty expert has announced that fashion visionary Namrata Joshipura will be the Grand Finale designer at LFW Summer / Resort 2013.
"The announcement reiterates Lakme Fashion Week's pledge to providing a platform for India's finest talent and the show also marks Joshipura's first-ever showcase at Lakme Fashion Week," said an official spokesperson on Monday.
The Joshipura line fuses contemporary silhouettes with modern interpretations of artisanal embellishments and this year, for the Grand Finale, she will interpret Lakme's new trend statement in a collection of modern, cutting edge looks inspired by the Lakme Absolute international range.
Dubbed as the next "Designer of India", the multi-award winning former NIFT student is greatly looking forward to the opportunity.
"For designers like myself who have sharpened their skills in India and abroad and seen the industry develop, it is incredibly important that we continue to promote talent here and it is an honour to be invited to showcase at the Grand Finale of Lakme Fashion Week - Summer/Resort 2013," said Joshipura.
"We are delighted to have Namrata Joshipura present the Grand Finale of Lakme Fashion Week - Summer/Resort 2013. This will be her first ever show at LFW, which promises to be a grand showcase" said Purnima Lamba, Lakme, Innovations.
"Namrata's contemporary, cutting-edge aesthetic promises to make the Lakme fashion statement for the season iconic at the Grand Finale" said Lamba. --IBNS