MUMBAI: Hot on the heels of the recently concluded Lakme India Fashion Week With Liberty 2003 (LIFWL 2003) in Mumbai, the event organisers the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) has announced that next year's edition will take place in Delhi. Sony Entertainment Television has bagged the rights of telecasting the show for a 3-year period starting 2003.

The Delhi event will see the latest fashion trends being unveiled as well as discussions on the fashion business. FDCI's executive director Vinod Kaul said:" This year saw an increase in buyer turnout to 400 as compared to 200 buyers last year. This included the first time participation of buyers from Paris. We hope to continue with this trend in LIFWL 2004.

"The venue for next years LIFWL is being announced much in advance by FDCI to enable the designers to prepare for the event in advance. FDCI is working on an increased participation in the event from international buyers."