When Kalim went to school in the Indian state of Bihar, many in his small town could barely afford proper clothing, let alone worry about being fashionable. But he dreamed of striking patterns and flashy colors, even doctoring his drab school uniform. Despite initial resistance from his orthodox Muslim parents, he attended the National Institute of Fashion Technology in Hyderabad. Last year Kalim, 25, won in a TV reality show called "Lakme Fashion House," created to spot India's top talent, for his elaborate designs in green, gold and turquoise brocade. He won praise from judge Donatella Versace, as well as a six-month internship at her house in Milan. With his clothes already on sale in Dubai and India, Kalim now has his sights set on London and New York. "I am sure my outfits will be very popular overseas, since they have a nice blend of Indian and ...