India’s most premier and prestigious launchpad – the Gen Next designer Programme of Lakmé Fashion Week continues its legacy of introducing yet another bunch of talented, young designers in its Winter/Festive 2015 edition.

This long running mentoring platform, known for having introduced some of the industry’s most renowned designers like Rahul Mishra, Nachiket Barve, Masaba Gupta, Kallol Dutta, Aneeth Arora among others, is now all set to groom its 20th batch of seven promising designers who have been chosen by the members of the prestigious LFW advisory board that consists of the who’s who of the Indian fashion industry.

Introducing the seven designers, Saket Dhankar, Vice-President & Head- Fashion, IMG Reliance Limited said, “LFW Gen Next is a unique initiative on a global level in fashion industry today. It seeks to re-invent fashion by discovering high potential talent in fashion & textile design and mentor them for a prestigious launch in the industry. These seven designers have won a precious opportunity and I am truly excited to witness their launch on the Indian runway.”

These artistic minds will be mentored by country’s leading fashion consultant and entrepreneur Sabina Chopra.  Sharing her excitement, Sabina said, “It is an honour to lead and mentor the 20th batch of Gen Next designer programme at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015. The Gen Next designer programme at LFW continues to be a great nurturing platform that helps the new talent showcase their fresh and original ideas to the world. I look forward to an exciting and mutually enriching journey!”