Bahrain Fashion Week 2009

The three-day Bahrain Fashion Week (BFW) 2009 event kicks off at Moda Mall in the Bahrain World Trade Centre soon in this week. It will showcase work by local and international designers until May 30. Bollywood actress and model Riya Sen will be joined by designers from
around the world at the upcoming event.

In addition to catwalks, there will be fashion-related seminars offering an insight into the international fashion industry.

'Our main objective of the event is to position Bahrain as a key player in the international fashion arena and set the pace for local talent to compete on the global stage,' said organisers at Lotus Pi
Events Bahrain.

'The fashion industry is a billion-dollar one and through BFW 2009, we aim to create career opportunities for young Bahrainis in the business.'

Young Bahraini designer Khaleda Rajab will open the event. International designers include Larisa Katz (the Netherlands), Andre Tan (Ukraine), Omar Mansoor (the UK), Monica Paracha with Ali and Ajjo (Pakistan), Sarv Atelier - Rohit Verma and Sanjeev Anand (India), Al
Zain Jewellery, Layers, Devji, Fustani, Cr me Couture and Cr me Boutique (Bahrain).Fashion houses including Tommy Hilfiger, Von Dutch, Nine West, Aldo, Basler and Kenneth Cole are taking part.

This year's event will provide a platform for international, local and regional participants to present their collections to global and regional buyers, media, fashion professionals and enthusiasts.