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Pashmina has been worn over the years in many different forms as a sweater, a dress, a skirt and even as a scarf. With recent trends towards combining Eastern and Western fashion styles the Pashmina shawl has in fact become a winter staple.

Ashlee Monroe, Canadian Goodwill Ambassador of the ‘Pashmina Goat Project’ by adding style to jeans, its versatility, chic and comfort have increased both its popularity and demand.

Related Keywords: 24th edition, fashion show, FDCI, handloom and trade, handloom products, international buyers, Spring-Summer 2015, tribute to Indian handloom weavers, Wills Lifestyle India Fashion week

The 24th edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) spring-summer 2015, kicked off on Wednesday, 8th October. This year the emphasis is more on handloom and trade, an organizer said as there will be buyers from countries like the US, Britain and Japan, as also the Middle East, to boost the business aspect of the event.

Related Keywords: Bangladesh textile exhibition, Dhaka, Fashion design council, fashion show, fine weaves, handwoven textile, heirloom pieces, master weaver, past five decades, weaving techniques

Bangladesh textile exhibition to be held in Dhaka, where the journey of the fine weaves over the past five decades will be on display. Heirloom pieces will be showcased besides a demonstration of weaving techniques by a master weaver as well as installations of tools used in the production of hand woven textiles. A fashion show will be held to add pizzazz and dimension to the event.

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Anita Dongre a textile revivalist and fashion designer turning her focus toward the rice weaves of Varanasi inspired by the finely handwoven cotton in Varanasi, for the coming fashion week in Mumbai.

Her collection this time revolves around 'Varanasi Weaves', a tribute to the rich Indian textiles and glorious weaves of India. Contemporary fashion draped in Indian textiles, modern silhouettes with a dash of traditionalism has been this designer's signature. Dongre has used blocks of different motifs including stripes, lattice work, triangles and floral jaal in her collection.