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NIF GLOBAL PRESENTS
GENNEXT DESIGNER PROGRAM

LAKMĒ FASHION WEEK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FDCI
OCTOBER 2025
NIF GLOBAL PRESENTS GENNEXT DESIGNER PROGRAM

Event dates : October 2025

Application Deadline : 14th June 2025


PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  • NIF Global presents GenNext Designer Program is one of the most coveted designer talent discovery programs globally that has been the launch pad of some of the most sought-after names today in the Indian fashion industry.

  • In the past 34 seasons, over 180 designers have made their debut under the ‘GenNext’ designer program.

  • Alumni of this program includes illustrious names such as Aneeth Arora of Pero, Kallol Datta, Masaba Gupta, and Rahul Mishra, among many others. Some of the emerging young designers who have enjoyed success immediately after their GenNext launch include names such as Rimzim Dadu, Kanika Goyal, Akshat Bansal of Bloni, Anvita Sharma of Two Point Two, Saaksha & Kinni, Amit Vijaya & Richard Pandav of Amrich, Bodice by Ruchika Sachdeva, Ujjawal Dubey of Antar-Agni, Ragini Ahuja of Ikai, Kunal Rawal and many more.

  • NIF Global's GenNext Designer Program is an exclusive opportunity to access a strong national and international audience of buyers, media and VIPs of the fashion industry attending Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI

  • NIF Global presents GenNext Designer Program gives a chosen designer the privilege to be mentored and groomed by leading authorities in the Indian fashion industry for their launch show at Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI

  • NIF Global's GenNext Designer Program has established itself as one of India’s most definitive fashion platforms, enabling India to integrate with the global fashion industry.

ELIGIBILTY

  • Applicant’s label/company should be under five years in the business & should not have showcased elsewhere on any ramp.

  • Applicants must demonstrate solid work experience at fashion houses/retail stores or in any creative capacity in the fashion industry.

  • To qualify, all applicants must present credentials and designs under menswear (ready to wear) or womenswear (ready to wear) categories or both.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

  • NIF Global presents GenNext Designer Program at Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI is a platform for young Indian designers to conceptualize imaginative, original and thought provoking ‘story based’ collections for a discerning fashion audience in India and globally.

  • Originality of Concept & Innovation in Design: How creative and unique is the theme/concept/elements of the proposed collection.

  • Craftsmanship: The quality of tailoring, detailing and finishing of the collection is expected to be that of high designer quality.

  • Design Aesthetics: Balance of colours, patterns, prints or embroideries used in the proposed collection.

  • Clarity of Vision: The level of clarity behind the design philosophy of the label, theme of the proposed collection and execution.

  • The collection submitted should not have been showcased elsewhere, especially on any social media platforms including the designer’s website.

  • The final selection of GenNext designers will be decided by the esteemed jury based on designers credentials & samples from the forthcoming collection.

  • This jury comprises of leading Journalists, Educationists, Buyers, Senior Designers as well as a representative from FDCI, Lakmē & Reliance Brands Limited.

  • Overall, a GenNext applicant must showcase clarity in vision for the label through its aesthetic and design philosophy, concept of the proposed collection and execution.

The GenNext Designer Program is presented by NIF GLOBAL, an official sponsor at Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI


APPLICATION PROCESS: The Application process essentially entails 2 phases:

1. Phase ONE:

  1. Submission of Application Form : ‘CLICK HERE’

    • You need to submit the application form before submitting the PPT

  2. Submission of PPT for collection: ‘CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PPT TEMPLATE’

    • Fill in the power point presentation of 7 slides only with your label information, sketches and pictures of your two constructed sample garments- strictly as per instructions mentioned in the slides. Kindly only duplicate the slide incase you have more samples.

    • Please adhere to the guidelines on pictures & sketches as mentioned in the template

    • Complete PPTs need to be emailed to mehuli.mehta@ril.com and Anusree.nair@ril.com in PPT format

    • Email subject line should be “GenNext - *insert designer label name’’

    • Please do not submit physical samples until asked, only attach images in the PPT.

    • Kindly refer to the guidance note below for submission of presentation and pictures & sketches

    • Last date for submission of the PPT is 14th June 2025

    • Please note : DO NOT tamper with the presentation format, there is no need for special effects/visuals

    • On successful completion of both the above steps, the application will be reviewed & the designer will be notified via email.


2. Phase TWO: (If selected in Phase ONE) Submission of physical garments

  • The selected applicant to send any 2-3 physical samples from the collection submitted in the presentation

  • The selected applicant to physically present their collection to the jury

  • The shipping details to courier your garments will be shared via email closer to the jury date

  • The designers will be responsible for shipping their garments for the selections

GUIDANCE NOTES FOR SUBMISSION OF PRESENTATION

  • The collection submitted should not be showcased elsewhere on any ramp

  • Designers should submit their original work and avoid any attempt towards plagiarism.

  • Any kind of inspiration used in the theme/collection should be explicitly mentioned.

  • The two samples submitted in the presentation should clearly highlight the theme of the collection.

  • Designers should mention only 3 important recognitions/achievements till date in a chronological order in the presentation.

GUIDELINES FOR PICTURES & SKETCHES

  • Pictures of the 2 garment samples submitted in the presentation should be clear and of high quality.

  • Incase the images cannot be professionally shot, the Pictures of the 2 garment samples can be shot on a model, dummy or mannequin against a plain white or black background.

  • Avoid shooting the garments on hangers.

  • Pictures of the samples on a model/ dummy /mannequin should be styled appropriately and should indicate the right placement incase of an accessory used.

  • In-case collection carries separates like trousers, tops or jackets, the pictures should clearly indicate the complete look.

  • Designers should provide high quality sketches in the presentation.

Application Deadline :-  The last date for sending your application is 14th June 2025

For further information, please contact:

Anusree Nair - Anusree.nair@ril.com
Mehuli Mehta - mehuli.mehta@ril.com

NIF GLOBAL PRESENTS GENNEXT DESIGNER PROGRAM
Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI
October 2025- APPLICATION

BRAND DETAILS

*Brand Name:

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DESIGNER DETAILS

*Designer's Full Name:

*Gender:

*Direct Telephone:

*Direct Email:

*Design Training:

*Instagram:

*Facebook:

*Twitter:

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DESIGNER 2 (if applicable)

Designer's Full Name:

Designer's Last Name:

Gender:

Direct Telephone:

Direct Email:

Design Training:

Instagram:

Facebook:

Twitter:

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COMPANY/ LABEL DETAILS

*Company/Label Name:

*Address Line 1:

*Address Line 2:

*City:

*Postcode:

*Country:

Office Tel:

*Mobile Tel:

*Label Instagram handle link:

Website:

*Email:

Product Category (must mark one of these)*

*Women's Wear:

*Men's Wear:

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DETAILS OF YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE

Name of the design/label house:

Contact Details of the design/label house

Contact Number:

Email:

Work duration (Years, Max 5)*:

Roles & Responsibilities:

Attach your internship letter here:

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DETAILS OF YOUR BUSINESS ACTIVITY

*Length of time in business (Zero up to 5 years)*:

*Type of Manufacturing:

*Country of Manufacturing:

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PR DETAILS

*PR TEAM DETAILS:

(If yes then please mention the details mentioned below)*

Name:

Contact Number:

Email:

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STOCKISTS

POINTS OF SALE* Please note that we will check details given below

Store Name:

*Store Address:

City:

*Postcode:

Terms and conditions (click here to read Terms and conditions)

* * I agree that I have read, understood and will abide by the terms of entry set out. I accept that decisions made by the selection panel are final.

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Terms & Conditions

NIF GLOBAL PRESENTS GENNEXT - TERMS & CONDITIONS

GenNext Designer Program at LAKMĒ FASHION WEEK in partnership with FDCI is a platform for young Indian designers to conceptualize imaginative, original and thought provoking ‘story based’ collections for a discerning fashion audience in India and globally.

The GenNext designer show is presented by NIF Global, an official sponsor at Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI.


GUIDELINES TO PARTICIPATE

  1. Designer must submit the presentation & fill the registration form as per the deadline mentioned and the selected designer must proactively participate and fully co-operate with FDCI, HUL & RBL (Reliance Brands Limited) (the “Organizers”) towards ensuring all the deliverables & timelines are met on time.

  2. The label should not have launched on any other platform globally.

  3. The collection submitted should not have been showcased elsewhere, especially on any social media platforms including the designer’s website.

  4. Designer agrees to submit their original work and avoid any attempt towards plagiarism.

  5. The shortlisted designers will be screened and examined by a panel of industry veterans on the jury.

  6. The shortlisted designer(s) agrees to be physically present at the venue to make a presentation to the jury for final designer selections conducted by Lakmē Fashion week X FDCI team, and the travel expenses will have to be borne by the designer(s).

  7. The final selection of GenNext designers will be decided by the esteemed jury based on the designer’s credentials, samples from the forthcoming collection and the presentation.

  8. The date for the jury round will be informed to you via email.

  9. The selected designer(s) agrees to work closely with the GenNext mentor to create a collection for the upcoming edition of the fashion week.

  10. The selected designer(s) agrees to be a part of the masterclass, a series of sessions by industry stalwarts on various topics, curated exclusively for the selected GenNext designer(s).

  11. The selected designer(s) will showcase their collection in a group show at Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI. The show date and time will be informed to you by the organizers.

  12. The collection should have a minimum of 12-15 ensembles.

  13. All the costs for the collection to be created will have to be borne by the designer(s)

  14. The designer(s) have to be physically present for the pre-show model fittings and for showcasing their collections on the dates shared by the Lakmē Fashion Week & FDCI Team.

  15. The designer(s) agrees to be available for 1 day for Lakmē Fashion Week & FDCI team to shoot exclusive content for the event’s social media handles (including various event sponsor activations).

  16. Designer(s) need to tag Lakmē Fashion Week, FDCI & NIF GLOBAL handles on all social media posts related to the show at Lakmē fashion week X FDCI.

  17. It is mandatory for the designer to showcase the forthcoming collection in the Lakmē Fashion Week X FDCI - Showroom. It is also mandatory for the designer to have the collection on display for Buyers (Domestic & International) at the stall designated by the Lakmē Fashion Week x FDCI team.

  18. The selected designer(s) will not enter into any commercial partnership with other brands and designers for their GenNext showcase at Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI.

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