Anju Modi, Sabyasachi to open Delhi Couture Week

Renowned designers Anju Modi and Sabyasachi Mukherjee

will open the forthcoming the PCJ Delhi Couture Week 2013 that starts on July 31. Both will be showcasing their collections on the first day of the fourth edition of the fashion gala.

The announcement was made by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), India's apex fashion body through a media release. The five-day fashion event will be held at The Taj Palace Hotel. “Anju Modi and Sabyasachi Mukherjee are the most sought after designers in the country with a huge fan following. Their shows are a visual treat for the discerning fashion fraternity. We are certain both these designers will give a perfect impetus to the week,” said Sunil Sethi, President FDCI in a statement.

Modi will showcase a collection inspired by Indian mythology. “This season, my collection takes inspiration from Indian mythology. Draupadi, the epicenter of Mahabharata - remains the central idea for the strong woman I wish to portray. The qualities she epitomises in the form of Agnijyotsna, are in harmony with my presentation,” she said.

Overall, nine veteran designers will present their collections and exquisite designs for a discerning audience at the event. Other participating designers include Anamika Khanna, Arjun Khanna, Gaurav Gupta, Manish Arora, Manish Malhotra, Ritu Beri and Varun Bahl.