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Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI announces ‘COUNTRYMADE’ as the winner of the 6th Edition OF ‘Nexa Presents The Spotlight’

NEXA and Lakmé Fashion Week in association with FDCI have been committed towards spotlighting and nurturing new and emerging talent in the country through ‘NEXA presents The Spotlight’. Nowin its sixth glorious edition,the initiative has been credited for bringing forth some of the brightest and creative minds in the fashion industry to showcase their work at Lakmé Fashion Week X FDCI. After a competitive selection process, the program has announced label ‘Countrymade’ by designer Sushant Abrol as the winner of its sixth season. NEXA’s “Create. Inspire” philosophy has given them an opportunity to freely express themselves and push the boundaries in fashion.

An array of designers from across the country presented their collections along with their show concept design to an esteemed jury of industry experts at the impressive Fashion Design Council of India headquarters in New Delhi. The winning designer Sushant Abrol will receive a fund of INR 8 lakhs from NEXA towards the set design and showcase at the Lakmé Fashion Week X FDCI being held between 11th – 15th October 2023.

The acclaimed jury that helmed the compelling process included: Shashank Srivastava – Senior Executive Director, Marketing and Sales at Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Ram Suresh Akella – Executive Director, Marketing at Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Sunil Sethi – Chairman of FDCI; Jaspreet Chandok – Group Vice President, Reliance Brands; Ashish Soni, Fashion Designer; Dhruv Kapoor, Fashion Designer; Sanjana Batra, Senior Fashion Stylist.

Commenting on the initiative Shashank Srivastava – Senior Executive Director, Marketing and Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, “NEXA presents The Spotlight is a true reflection of the partnership and commitment that NEXA and Lakmé Fashion Week X FDCI have towards nurturing upcoming talent and inspiring a new league of designers. The design presentation and show concept of Sushant Abrol for Countrymade was exceptional in terms of thought process, creation, and execution and he has rightfully emerged as the winning designer for the 6th edition of ‘NEXA presents The Spotlight’. His adaptation of NEXA’s theme of the season, Veracity has thrilled us, and we are excited to see his creative inspiration come to life at the Lakmé Fashion Week in October.

Sunil Sethi, Chairman, FDCI said“Lakmé, FDCI and RISE Worldwide have always been committed to nurturing emerging talent within the fashion realm. In its sixth season now, the ongoing initiative of NEXA Presents the Spotlight reaffirms this commitment. There was an array of innovative presentations from participants across the country, but Sushant Abrol’s presentation notably stood out. Anticipation surrounds the Sushant’s upcoming runway presentation, and we remain enthusiastic about our role in inspiring the upcoming designers in the industry.”

Jaspreet Chandok, Group Vice President, Reliance Brands said, “It is a pleasure collaborating with NEXA to introduce another edition of ‘NEXA presents The Spotlight’ at Lakmé Fashion Week X FDCI. Our initial intent, six seasons ago, was to provide emerging talent in the industry with a stage to exhibit their design sensibilities to a wide-reaching global audience. With each passing season, we make strides toward realizing this goal. Sushant Abrol of Countrymade has captivated us with his creativity and we are keen to witness the showcase of his presentation on this season’s runway.”

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