Van Heusen unveils S/S 2014 collection

Van Heusen has unveiled its Spring/Summer 2014 collection with Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone. The limited edition collection features sheath dresses with scooped out backs, animal print tops, pencil skirts, white knee-length bodycons and full-sleeve fitted black textured numbers.

Other than designing the line, Padukone has also walked the ramp in self-designed pieces at the launch ceremony of the collection in Mumbai, India. The actress is known for her minimal yet classic style, has pitched ideas for the collection, which revolves around old Hollywood glamour where classic meets contemporary. The palate of this co-created line features monochromatic shades like dusty rose pink and cobalt blue.

Arvind is racing ahead with its aim to be a billion dollar company. It already holds India rights for other brands like Arrow and IZOD through Arvind Lifestyle Brands apart from owing a 50 percent stake in Tommy Hilfiger's Indian unit and now has Calvin Klein operations in India under a single joint venture with PVH.