Rohit Bal's now on Lakme Fashion Week board


Rohit Bal changing loyalties?
Delhi-based veteran designer Rohit Bal aka Gudda will now move closer to Mumbai. In a surprise move, the designer has joined in as a Lakme Fashion Week advisory board member, and will be present at the board meeting on January 13, 2010. Known for his loyalty to the FDCI - Fashion Design Council of India (which holds the Wills India Fashion Week) - till date, the designer did not divulge reasons for this move. He has been invited by the LFW board to participate in the crucial selection of the Gen Next and Emerging designers. Mumbai’s always remained close to Gudda’s heart as he loves the energy of Mumbai’s fashionistas.

And now for some more surprising international news from beyond the shores...

Marc Jacobs picks a transgender model for campaign
Blonde-haired Andrej Pejic has been chosen to front Marc by designer Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer campaign, it was recently reported. Pejic recently shot the campaign in Marrakech, Morocco, with renowned photographer Juergen Teller and will appear alongside Ginta Lapina in the ads. Andrej has become a poster boy for fashion androgyny, thanks to his long, platinum blonde hair and feminine features and has appeared in French and Italian fashion magazines apart from some other leading glossies.

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Anonymous said…
I guess no true creative n talented person could deal with the goofups....but I applaud Rohit Bal for atleast takin the initiative.
December 24, 2010 at 2:39 PM
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