Ushering in a new era of fashion consciousness in the country, the seventh edition of the Nepal Fashion Week – TGIF Nepal Fashion Week since 2009 -- promises to raise the bar for style and glamour in 2011. In a bid to reveal the sky high standards of the international fashion fraternity, IEC the proprietor of the Nepal Fashion Week and The Himalayan Times, have partnered in implementing and marketing the event. And together they are leaving no stone unturned to turn the event into a grand spectacle of glitz, finesse and substance. Poised to unfold at the Hyatt Regency, Kathmandu from September 21 to 24, Nepal’s biggest lifestyle and glamour event will showcase the creations of 78 designers. Among them, is a leading Bangladeshi designer Emdad Hoque. In addition to the most incandescent names to light up the catwalks of Nepal will be supermodels from Nepal, India, with the biggest attraction being Miss India International 2011, Ankita Shorey who will make her presence felt on the first day of the event. The spectacle comes alive from 7: 30 pm onwards, followed by cocktails and afterparty from 9 to 11pm. Afterparty with DJ session will allow all to let their hair down and groove to the rhythm. The objective of the TGIF Nepal Fashion Week 2011 is the business of fashion and thus emphasis is on professional relationships in the fashion industry and to provide a platform for interactions between designers, buyers and the media. The collections this year have been selected with much consideration. In four days all range of clothing line and designs will walk the ramp giving a holistic vision of various designers—both students and established designers. This year you will witness how various aspects of life and world has inspired the designers. Along with runway regulars like cocktail dresses and ethnic collections this year we also have off-beat collections like the one inspired by the famous books series of Harry Potter, then there is the exploration of darker side with Goth theme. Something different is not just limited to themes for this time TGIF NFW also includes natural fabrics plus a collection from SAARC Business Association of Home Based Workers (SABAH). Various boutiques across town are also presenting their latest collection on this very runway. Highlights of Nepal Fashion Week 2011: • International Ramp in a more dynamic set-up. • Miss India International2011, Ankita Shorey on the ramp(First day) • Celebrities from Kollywood and from different fields will be showstoppers every day. • Buyers from India, Nepal and Sir Lanka. • More Nepali talent showcase on the ramp. . Naturalfabrics • More opportunities for young designers to showcase their talent. • All national media, TV Channels, National newspapers/magazines will cover the fashion shows every day. • International (TV, Newspapers, and Magazines) will also cover the show. • Nepal Fashion Week will be all about the Business of Fashion. 63 designers participated in the first Sunsilk Nepal Fashion Week2004 at Hotel Yak & Yeti, Kathmandu. 79 designers participated in the second Sunsilk Nepal Fashion Week2005 at Hotel Yak & Yeti, Kathmandu 135 designers participated in the third Sunsilk Nepal Fashion Week2006 at Hotel Hyatt Regency, Kathmandu 110 designers participated in the fourth Lakme Nepal Fashion Week 2007 at Hotel Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Kathmandu. 150 designers participated in the fifth TGIF Nepal Fashion Week 2009 at Hotel Yak & Yeti, Kathmandu. 112 designers participated in the sixth TGIF Nepal Fashion Week 2010 at Hotel Soaltee Crown Plaza, Kathmandu.