Fall 2009 Fashion Rio Week in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro – In many ways, the single greatest contribution Brazil has made to international fashion is the exceptional quality of its fabrics, an attribute brilliantly displayed in two snappy and clever collections staged Wednesday in Rio de Janeiro.

The sheer effort local creatives put into developing rich new materials was never more evident than in the morning show of Printing, a 15-year-old label from the northern state of Minas Gerais that was making its runway debut.

Staged in a fantastic, old redbrick downtown factory, the show featured fabulous, fresh fabrics – combinations of exotic plant and fauna melded into in marbleized and volcanic patterns.

“We are after strong sensations,” said Printing’s designer Marcia Queiroz, who explained to FWD that many of the luscious silks required seven printings in order to get the depth of color she demanded.

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Gayatri Khanna and Spring/Summer 2009

Gayatri khanna is an emerging name in the world of fashion. Her evening wear line is targeted to high fashion markets. Till now she was supplying her outfits to few of the exclusive Indian designer boutiques like Aza, Samsara, Chamomile and Anonym. Now, she has recently opened her own signature store called ‘Gayatri’ at Kemps Corner in Mumbai. Gayatri Khanna has graduated from Babson College, Boston 1997 and worked with various garment companies including Saks Fifth Avenue. Gayatri incorporated Milaaya Embroideries in the US and India. Milaaya works for top fashion houses like Armani, Christian Dior, Balanciaga etc.