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NEW DELHI March 25 2022 PRNewswire -- realme the worlds fastest-growing smartphone brand announced the launch date of its much-awaited most premium flagship realme GT 2 Pro as 7th April 2022 at FDCI X Lakme Fashion Week At the event realme also announced the brands vision to curb carbon emissions of its GT series smartphone by 30 in five years and achieve Double Zero carbon emissions and zero waste landfill in corporate operations by 2025 The significant occasion also witnessed the showcase of realme x Shantnu and Nikhils bespoke and premium Nomad collection as well realme GT 2 Pro realmes most premium flagship ever has been awarded the latest sustainability certification issued by Sweden-based TCO Development for its leadership in sustainable design innovation and manufacturing process realme GT 2 Pro is also the worlds first smartphone to use a biopolymer for the entire rear panel reducing carbon emissions from its manufacturing by 355 Compared with purely petroleum-based materials this biopolymer creates 2kg fewer carbon emissions for every kilogram made The percentage of plastic used in the phones packaging has also been reduced from 217 to a minuscule 03 resulting in an almost negligible amount of plastic realme Leaps to a greener world with Double Zero carbon emissions target Apart from the eco-friendly design collection realme also made significant announcements as an advocate of sustainability realme will minimize the full life-cycle carbon footprint of the GT series to achieve a 30 reduction in carbon emissions in its production journey realme Design Studio will continue to collaborate with famed designers and innovate in-house to introduce more sustainable design materials in its product design Aligned with this vision realme is also partnering with a third-party NGO to start a nationwide e-waste recycling project across 30 cities in India The initiative will recycle obsolete technology products by setting up e-waste bins in 30 cities including realme Gurgaon office and offline stores Speeding up momentum realme will partner with its online community of fans and 100 million realme users globally to co-create and leap to a greener world Commenting on the multi-fold initiatives Madhav Sheth CEO realme India Vice President realme and President realme International Business Group said 2022 marks a new chapter full of bold vision fresh energy and new commitments for realme As a design-forward brand realme has always upped the stake with trendsetting innovations Our collaboration with celebrated couturiers Shantnu and Nikhil showcases the perfect and premium amalgamation of nature and technology It draws inspiration from the sustainable design elements of the highly sophisticated realme GT 2 Pro to be launched on April 7th Sustainability is a cause thats very close to our hearts and hence realme is working full steam ahead to reduce carbon emissions of GT series by 30 and achieve Double Zero emissions organizationally by 2025 Commenting on the association couturiers Shantnu and Nikhil said Being in association with the worlds fastest-growing smartphone brand realme has only amped up the futuristic vision we look through via our collection realme believes that materials can break design boundaries in all directions which truly aligns with the design sensibilities Shantnu Nikhil as a brand reckons with Nomad a harmonious representation of sustainability in design Inspired by realme GT 2 Pros industry-first bio-based polymer Paper Tech Master design the show presented the vision of a more sustainable and hopeful future To invoke the beauty of nature the set design at the realme show highlighted sustainable paper material in a stylish nod to realme GT 2 Pros paper-inspired design As an innovative smartphone brand realme goes beyond expectations to create a future that is Greater Than You See Shantnu Nikhil is a label that exudes the language of structure and strength with inimitable luxury The collaboration brought to the forefront a design model that balances Avant-Garde sensibility alongside maintaining the ease of functionality with the new collection- Nomad realme believes that style and sustainability need not be mutually exclusive Design can break boundaries and represent a harmony of environment and technology About realme realme is a technology brand that specializes in providing technology products with a comprehensive superior experience for global users The brand was officially established on May 4th 2018 by its founder Sky Li and Madhav Sheth in India together with a young and strong team that has rich experience in the smartphone industry Committed to creating a smart connected and trendy lifestyle for the youth we democratize cutting-edge technology to provide the best technology products in each price segment realme has become worlds No6 smartphone brand in Q2 2021 with a holistic smartphone portfolio from entry-level up to flagship segments including GT Series Number Series narzo Series and C Series As a 5G leader in India realme is the first to bring a 5G phone into the Indian market realme X50 Pro 5G in February 2019 and has become the top 5G smartphone brand in India with a 23 share in Q2 2021 according to Counterpoint Research realme has launched realme TechLife Ecosystem supported by 15T strategy which is centered on smartphones and extends to 5 key categories of smart TVs wearables TWS laptops and tablets and technology products of realme TechLife brand in 3 categories of Smart Life Care Smart Entertainment and Smart Connect realme has been developing more technology products with innovative partners to enrich realme TechLife Ecosystem For more information please visit wwwrealmecomin PWR PWR

New Delhi Mar 24 PTI Ace designer duo Shantanu Nikhil explored their relationship with nature as they presented their collection at the ongoing FDCI X Lakme Fashion Week hereThe designers unveiled their collection Nomad on Wednesday during day one of the fashion gala which is being held on ground at Major Dhyan Chand National StadiumThe clothing line which Shantanu Nikhil conceptualised in partnership with smartphone company Realme featured menswear and womenswear items laden with symbols textures silhouettes and motifsThe range aimed to balance avant-garde sensibilities with the ease of functionality It included sweaters in rough knits and jackets featuring leopard spots as well as accessories like bags and hatsNikhil Mehra one half of the designer duo said after going through a crazy period owing to the coronavirus pandemic they wanted to provide a glimpse into their emotional self with the collectionTo be able to showcase after two years we wanted to represent our emotional self How do we see ourselves when we get out of the home now Functionalities have become a very important aspect of our lives and at the same time when we look at nature how does it behave in different weathers Weve also seen seasons pass by and there were many references whether it is the fringes or the overlayering Its all coming from our representation of how we see nature taking care of us And thats why Nomad is because nature is nomadic he said after the showNikhil said Nomad was a complete departure from their previous works as designersYou would have seen in the past collections being very structured with a little bit of fluidity This time we said to the team Lets go crazy Because we dont know how long were going to live in this world he addedTalking about the merger between fashion powerhouses FDCI and Lakme Nikhil said it is a boon for designersWe started our careers in 2000 and at the time it was only Lakme And then the FDCI was born After that there was a rift between the FDCI and Lakme for many years And now it has come back as a reunion as a familyTo see the industry collaborate and come together is a phenomenal experience Now the industry is also getting corporatised and so this is another beautiful step forward of no egos It is great for the industry and great for business It is also great for designers to come together without worrying about whether they should go for Lakme or FDCI Im very happy that this marriage is working he addedThe FDCI X Lakme Fashion Week which was held in a hybrid format for the last two editions amid COVID-19 pandemic is being hosted for the very first time in New Delhi keeping in mind safety measures and regulationsDesigner Rahul Mishra opened the 2022 season fluid edition on Tuesday and the fashion gala will conclude on Sunday PTI RB RDS RDS

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 23 (ANI/PRNewswire): ReshaMandi, India's first and largest digital ecosystem for natural fibre supply chain, starting from farm to retail, will be debuting with their latest offering - ReshaWeaves by ReshaMandi at the Showroom of the upcoming on-ground edition of FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week, being held from 23-27 March at Major Dhyanchand Stadium in New Delhi.

Mumbai Feb 18 PTI The FDCI X Lakme Fashion Week is set to return to a fully physical format with a season-fluid edition from March 23-27 2022The fashion gala which was held in a hybrid format for the last two editions amid COVID-19 pandemic will be hosted for the very first time in New Delhi keeping in mind safety measures and regulationsThe fashion week is a collaboration between LFW -- jointly organised by Lakme RISE Worldwide-- and Fashion Design Council of India FDCIAccording to a press release the platform will be back with two showcase areas for designers to present their collections up close and personal and will continue to support the cause of sustainability while spreading message of inclusivity and diversityThe Showroom will be back in an on-ground format for buyers in addition to enhanced features in the virtual initiative Shows will continue to be live streamed across key OTT platforms to reach a far and wide audienceThe return of physical fashion weeks is a sign of the world returning to normalcy and the team couldnt be happier said Sunil Sethi Chairman FDCIThe return of physical fashion weeks is a sign of the world returning to normalcy and we couldnt be happier And what better way to kickstart the celebrations than in New Delhi While technology has helped us negate the distance and bring the world closer were excited to be back in action in personWe are happy to announce that business is once again on a major upswing as we bring back the physical Showroom and additionally will also have a virtual one to cater to global buyers and help expand our reach Sethi said in a statementHe added that the schedule like previous FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week season-fluid editions will continue to comprise a mix of designers from Delhi Mumbai and beyond Sumati Mattu Head of Innovations at Lakme said they are thrilled to be back to a physical format in its entirety with the FDCI X Lakme Fashion Week this season bringing alive the world of beauty and fashion in the capital city - New DelhiLakmes trend statement this year acknowledges the hybrid lives we are all returning to - opening up our worlds yet treading with caution the bonhomie of engaging with our loved ones yet mindful of our health and wellbeing With the Lakme Absolute Explore Eye Collection our trend focus this season is all about the eyes the window to our souls and importantly visible above our masks Mattu saidShe said with LFW their endeavour has always been to create an environment for community that fosters new talent innovation and growthWith the return of physical showcases we are excited to see how the talent showing this year drives renewed energy and excitement in the industry Mattu addedJaspreet Chandok Head RISE Fashion and Lifestyle said as fashion week returns in the form of an on-ground event digital will continue to play a significant role in helping the team engage with wider audiencesWhile the last two years have challenged all of us to innovate and break past geographical barriers we understand that the magic of experiencing fashion in person Digital will continue to play an important role in helping us engage with and reach wider audiences and enhance the physical aspects he said adding that they look forward to alternate the fashion weeks between Delhi and Mumbai PTI RDS SHD SHD

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 13 (ANI/NewsVoir): India's leading online fashion e-retailer known for its own trend fashion, raised the style bar to an all-new level at the FDCI X Lakme Fashion Week 2021, with FASHION UP India as a pre-launch initiative at the world class Jio World Convention Centre, in Mumbai's commercial hub Bandra-Kurla Complex.

New Delhi [India], October 11 (ANI/Target Media): Student Designers of Inter National Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD), the largest network of Design Institutes showcased their designer collections at INIFD Launchpad during the finale day of the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week, Oct 21.