Kallol Datta, Pankaj-Nidhi to present LFW grand finale

Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Fashion designers Kallol Datta and Pankaj-Nidhi have been chosen as the grand finale presenters for the upcoming winter-festive 2012 season of Lakme Fashion Week (LFW), to be held here Aug 3-7.

"The upcoming season's Lakme Grand Finale will showcase Kallol Datta and Pankaj-Nidhi. We are very excited about this new direction to pave the path for these futuristic designers to bring alive a fresh fashion perspective on the new Lakme Absolute range," Purnima Lamba, head, Lakme (Innovation), said in a press statement.

Kolkata-based Datta is known for his unconventional sense of design and Delhi-based Pankaj-Nidhi have made a mark with their well-structured clothes.

"It's yet to sink in because as a young designer this is validation from Lakme and the industry. I look forward to collaborating with Lakme and their amazing high performance absolute make-up range in creating trends for the grand finale at Lakme Fashion Week," said Datta in a statement.