Indian Institute of Fashion Technology, a Limca book record holder conducted its 19th Fashionite 2022 on the theme ‘Shadow of Style’. The unique Annual Fashion Show featured 73 of their designers displaying around 144 original ensembles. 27 models displayed the outfits on a ramp designed by Chowdiah Memorial Hall in Bangalore. On the cold evening of 25 November 2022, it was a night of celebration for over 1000 people. The show opened with lamp lighting by dignitaries at the do.
Dr. Gopinath, Rtn.Subhashini, and Ms.Sandhya were the Chief Guests. Chief Academic Officer of IIFT Mrs. Viji welcomed the guests. They were distinguished members, respectful parents and energetic academic trainers. Students and the wider world of print and electronic media were also welcome.
Based on criteria like justice to theme and swatch selections as well as color aesthetics and innovation in silhouettes, presentation collections with accessories, styling, ornamentation and style, 15 finalists were selected by the jury.
The show’s themes were Traditional, Ethnic and Western, Indo-Western Greek, Egyptian, Tribal Art, as well as other art forms. The audience received different messages through the use of colors. The fabrics used ranged from Velvet, Lycra, Taffeta, Barso, Chiffon, Georgette, Silk, Jersey, Glass Tissue, Brocades, Jute silk, Drill, Netted fabrics & many more fabrics that are in trend, some of the garment designs were highly accessorized with headgears, Handmade jewellery, Handmade Footwear & some of the designs had highly intricate embellishment and surface ornamentation such as Zardozi work, Kundan work, bead work, Aari work, patch work, Quilling, traditional Indian embroideries, painting & printing were incorporated to present trends combining the materials from different states.
The First category of Awards was for IIFT Best Designer of the Year 2022 and was bagged by Ms. Surpritha M G, Second category of Awards won by Mr. Yathish S L, ‘BEST FASHION ILLUSTRATOR & DESIGNER’ was won by Ms.Niharika B R, Best Designer Award in B.Sc Fashion & Apparel Design was won by Mr.Charlee Vishal L, Second Runner up for Best Designer Award was won Ms. Nischitha Y ’. The next category of award was for ‘BEST DESIGNER-NON TEXTILE and was won by Ms. N V Varshini, The Third category of Awards were won by Ms. Shwetha H R & Ms. Geetha Priya G.
The First Runner up for Best Designer Award was won by Greeshma S for her theme ‘PAITHANI’ inspired by ‘MAHARASHTRIAN TEXTILE’. Sambavi S was the Second Runner-up. The fourth category of awards was for Best Collect. This award was presented to five students, Deepthi Bharadwaj and Rashmi S., MaheshwariG, Mamta and Vibha Fashion Designing and Boutique Management.
The ceremony also honored BSc rank holders. The creative displays by their wards and family members left the audience spellbound. This show was a delight for the eyes as it featured models, designers, and National Celebrities.
The IIFT Spokesperson said, ‘We are proud yet spellbound by the creativity of our students, we wish them all the best for their future endeavours. They will be the ones to take over fashion, one design at time.
The show ended with a Vote of thanks by Ms. Seema Savio, Principal of IIFT College of Fashion. All the designers received Prestigious IIFT certificates and mementos in recognition of their immense effort and hard work.