By Tricitynews Reporter
Chandigarh 23rd
May:- Famous
models of national repute took the Tagore Theatre stage by storm this evening
to showcase the 53 hands-on beautiful collections created by the graduating fashion design students of Northern India Institute of
Fashion Technology (NIIFT) Mohali. The occasion was ‘Anukama 2017’, the annual
design collection show of the institute. Rakesh Verma, Commissioner
cum Director, Industries and Commerce, Punjab and Director General, NIIFT was
the chief guest, who also gave away awards to the promising students.
A total of 16 awards were given to the
deserving students on the basis of their performance. Tulika, Ishita and
Manisha Kumari won the Jury Special Awards. Manali, Manmeet and Manisha Kamboj
got the awards for best usage of art in design development. Tanya Bhasin,
Amandeep Kaur and Ruhani Singh won the most commercial collection awards.
Mallika Saggi, Deepak Raj and Parul got the best garment construction collection
awards. Sonali Dhingra, Sanjeeda and Rahul Negi got the most creative
collection award, while Shruti Joshi got the Best Design Collection Award.
These students were guided by their
Mentors- Dr Poonam Aggarwal, Dr Simrita Singh, Ms Deepti Sharma, Mr Gobiend Rai
and Ms Navdeep. An eminent jury made up of Fashion, Apparel and Textile Experts
evaluated the designer collections. The Jury included Dr Anu H Gupta, Ms
Vandhya Bagrodia and Ms Ashma.
Some
collections based on Phulkari, Rajasthani Mandana Art, Japanese Kimono
influence, Red Riding Hood, Chandrakala, Tribal Bridal, Witches Circle, Advaita
and Sufi were showcased. Three years of knowledge, sweat and assessment
culminate at the annual ramp presentation.
Inderjit
Singh, Director, NIIFT said
that the mission of the fashion institute is to educate and mentor students
interested in a career in fashion. That is where NIIFT plays a vital role in
shaping the students into budding designers.
Each student presented five ensembles
each. The show was coordinated by Dr
Simrita Singh and directed by Hemant of M/S Shahem. Over 35 male
and female models walked the ramp adding the glam quotient to the students’
creations.
The
prominent models who participated in Anukama ‘17 were: Hida Siddiqui (Femina Style
Diva 2014 Winner), Kimmi Kukreti (Amazon Fashion Week model), Rashi (Miss Earth
India), Seep Taneja, Jyotipriya (Pantloons Femina Miss India 2011), Sangeeta
Khanayat, Harshada Kulkarni, Priyanka Gill (Miss PTC Punjabi 2012 finalist),
Avantika Hari Nalwa, Kamya, Amaani Satrala, Yashodhara Dutta, Shiwani Saini,
Isha and Sabby, etc. The NIIFT models included- Lehar, Sejal, Alisha, Garima,
Nitika, Jaswinder, Vani, Shivangi, Nikita and Mahima.
According to Dr.Simrita Singh that this
was the 20th Anukama show. It comprised of varied collections
of garments created by the students of 6th semester of fashion
design over a period of 6 months under the mentorship of the design faculty.
The collections varied from ethnic to modern to traditional to based on craft and
art.
Dr. Poonam Aggarwal, Dy. Registrar, NIIFT
said that students use this platform to present their signature style and
statement. They have put in their best of work which can be seen in their
collections.
NIIFT is an accredited, diverse, and expanding college of
Fashion, Management and Technology established in 1995 and has grown to be one
of the premiere institutes. NIIFT provides B.Sc and M.Sc Degrees. NIIFT has
become the breeding ground for talented fashion designers and merchandisers.
