Bangalore (Karnataka) [India]October 6The Indian Institute of Fashion Technology held its 20th Fashionite 2023 – a special Annual Fashion Show where their talented 78 designer unleashed around 130 creative ensembles, which were then displayed by 20 hot models at a specially constructed ramp in the Chowdiah Memorial Hall in Bangalore in front of an audience jammed on 4th Oct 2023. The show began with the illumination of a lamp.
Chief guests for the event were distinguished dignitaries, including representatives from national level universities, fashion trainers, leaders and employers, as well as Rotary clubs, such Prof.Smt. B.K.Thulasimala –Vice Chancellor, Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women’s University, Vijayapura, Sri C.N.Sridhara –Commissioner for Textiles Development & Director Handlooms & Textiles, Govt.of Karnataka, Sri.Lingaraju –Joint Director for Textile Policy & Cauveri Handlooms, Govt.of Karnataka, Sri Prabhath Singh -Executive Director, Gokaldas Exports and Dr.Arun Kumar H.R -MD,Karnataka Trade Promotion Organisation, Govt.of Karnataka.
Ms. Manjula Harish (Principal of IIFT) welcomed chief guests, respected parents, academic instructors, and students. She also thanked the esteemed members.
The audience encouraged each designer with roaring applause & excitement as the models walked down the ramp showcasing the designs, followed by all the designers making an entry along the models on the ramp. There was a look of pride, confidence & anxiousness in the face of the designers when there were showing their designs in front of the 1000 plus crowd consisting of their friends, relatives & family as well as fashion industry delegates.
Jury criteria included: justice for the theme, selection of colors, innovative silhouettes, presentations of accessories with collections, ornamentation in detail, style, and originality.
The show featured a variety of themes including Futuristic Fashion; Handloom; Zero Waste; Paddy Fields and Tribal art. Colors were used to convey different messages. The fabrics used were mixed of wearable and non wearable and ranged from Pure silk weaving with indian traditional motifs, Jute rice bags, Organza, Satin cotton, Glaze cotton, Linen, Velvet, Chiffon, Georgette, Brocades, Netted fabrics & many more fabrics that are in trend, some of the garment designs were highly accessorized with headgears, Handmade jewelleries, bags & some of the designs had highly intricate embellishment and surface ornamentation such as Zardozi work, Macrame, Aari work, traditional Indian embroideries, hand painting & printing were incorporated to present trends combining the materials from different state.
Every design told a tale. The story was so compelling that it captured the hearts and minds of the entire audience. The visuals personified their audience.
All 78 designers presented their fashion collections with innovative designs. The magic was captivating.
All the designers received Prestigious IIFTD mementos as well as certificates for their immense hard work.
Awards were given for categories such as,IIFT Best Designer of the Year 2023 , Best Designer Award in B.Sc Fashion & Apparel Design, ‘BEST DESIGNER-NON TEXTILE’, Best Designer Award in Fashion Designing and Boutique Management, Best Collection and Best Theme.
Audiences were mesmerized by the creativity displayed by loved ones and their children. This fashion show was a royal treat with models, designers and celebrities from the world of fashion.
The show ended with a Vote of Thanks by HoD & HR Head of IIFT Ms.Seema Savio. To know more about the same checkout www.iiftbangalore.com
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