BANGALORE, Nov 26: Indian Institute of Fashion Technology, a Limca book record holder conducted its 19th Fashionite 2022 on the theme ‘Shadow of Style’.
The Annual Fashion Show was unique in that the 73 talented designers created around 144 outfits. 27 models displayed their designs on a ramp designed by the Chowdiah Memorial Hall. On the cold evening of 25 November 2022, it was a night of celebration for over 1000 people. The show opened with dignitaries lighting a lamp. Dr. Gopinath (Rtn.Subhashini) and Sandhya were the Chief Guests. Mrs. Viji, Chief Academic Office of IIFT, welcomed the distinguished guests, respectable parents, enthusiastic academic trainers and students from the worlds of print media as well as the electronic media and print media worlds.
The jury chose 15 finalists among 73 applicants based on jury criteria like justice to theme and swatch choices, color aesthetics as well as innovation in silhouettes and presentation of collections that include accessories, ornamentation, styling and originality.
The themes of the show were Traditional, Ethnic Western, Indo Western, Greek, Egyptian and Tribal. 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 Surpritha M G, Second category of Awards won by Mr. Yathish S L, ‘BEST FASHION ILLUSTRATOR & DESIGNER’ was won by 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 Nischitha Y ‘. The next category of award was for ‘BEST DESIGNER-NON TEXTILE and was won by N V Varshini, The Third category of Awards were won by Shwetha H R & 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 awarded the second runner-up award. The fourth category was for Best collection. This was won by five students Deepthi Bharadwaj and Rashmi S. Maheshwari, Maheshwari, Mamta and Vibha Fashion Designing and Boutique Management.
An award ceremony was held to recognize BSc rank holders. The creativity displayed by their wards, and loved ones, was a delight for the audience. 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. Let them take over the fashion world one design at a.m.
Vote of thanks by Principal of IIFT College of Fashion Seema Savio concluded the show. All the designers received Prestigious IIFT certificates and mementos in recognition of their immense effort and hard work.
(ANI)