Rajesh Pratap Singh to start the fashion gala at AIFW Autumn-Winter 2015

The Amazon India Fashion Week is all set to celebrate its silver jubilee in the latest edition to showcase the autumn-winter collection.

To give an explosive beginning, the celebrated designer Rajesh Pratap Singh will set the mood for the five-day extravaganza.

Announcing the participation of the veteran designer, Sunil Sethi, President, Fashion Design Council of India said, "The FDCI is honored to announce Rajesh Pratap Singh as the opening designer for the AIFW-AW'15. His creative genius resonates deeply with the audience and his understated design aesthetic has always been applauded. Singh's collection will elevate the India Fashion Week and lend a credible voice to the design spectrum."

The ace designer known for his textiles is all set to showcase his collection which blends modernity with traditional techniques.

Talking about the show, Rajesh Pratap Singh said, "We are looking forward to opening the India Fashion Week this year. Amazon's coming on board would give a much-needed shot in the arm to the industry; this association is bound to further expose designers and craftsmen to the strengths and realities of doing business in the digital world. I am sure that my colleagues in the fraternity would whole-hardheartedly support this partnership, keeping in mind, the boom in the online space.

The five day long fashion extravaganza will be held from March 25-29, 2015 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.