Lakme Fashion Week to have Disney Fashion

Mumbai, Feb 9 (Calcutta Tube / IBNS): Disney on Thursday announced that they would participate at the Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW) Summer/Resort 2012 that is scheduled to be staged from Mar 2 to  in Mumbai.

For the first time a fashionable range of Disney branded apparel and accessories will be unveiled at a special showcase on Mar 3.

The range is inspired by renowned Disney creations like Mickey and Minnie.

“Mickey and Minnie have long inspired the world’s leading fashion houses and their energy continues with this contemporary and fun new range for adults”, said Roshini Bakshi, vice president, Consumer Products and Retail, The Walt Disney Company India.

The Mickey and Minnie inspired fashion collection has been created by Indian designers Little Shilpa and Nitin Bal Chauhan.

“The collections showcased at LFW have always set the trend and style for the season which flows into fashion for adults. We are excited that Little Shilpa and Nitin will be behind this creative and inspiring range,” added Bakshi.

“This season, our association with a global brand like Disney will create synergy between fashion and popular culture. We are excited to have Disney on board for the first time and are looking forward to seeing a unique range of apparel and accessories,” Anjana Sharma, director, Fashion, IMG Reliance, said.

“Little Shilpa and Nitin Bal Chauhan are cutting edge designers who push the envelope in every collection they create,” Sharma said.