26 May 2009, Bangalore – National Institute of Fashion
Technology (NIFT), Bangalore, one of the premier fashion institutes of India
unveiled Design Showcase 2009, the year’s most awaited event. The annual event
had on show the graduation collection, a creative statement by the students of
Fashion Design, Accessory Design & Textile Design. The event was organized
as two concurrent shows in Fashion Design and Accessory Design & Textile
Design.
The ramp showcased the trendsetting designs of the students
from the Fashion & Design department, while the exhibition on accessories,
designs & textiles showcased the creativity of the students from the Accessory
Design & Textile Design department. The carefully crafted ensembles and
collections reflect the new trends the young designers will be offering to the
Indian fashion industry in the near future.
Design Showcase 2009 is a true festival of fashion, where
creative talent of the graduating batch of young designers is celebrated.
Design Showcase 2009 is the platform which offers a significant step for the
graduating students towards becoming the trendsetting designers, brand builders
and technical consultants of tomorrow.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Rajiv Takru, I.A.S, Director
General, NIFT, said: “I am very privileged to present the NIFT’s talent to the
world and Design Showcase 2009 is the signature statement made by our
graduating batch of young designers from NIFT, Bangalore.” He added, “On the
myriad canvas of apparel, accessory and textile, it marks their journey along
with their alma mater in realizing the diverse cultures and ethnicity which
makes Indian fashion so unique.”
Ms. Kakarla Usha, IAS, Director, NIFT Bangalore, said: “Design
showcase 2009 is the stepping stone for NIFT design graduates into the world of
Fashion design. The young designers move beyond the realm of the ramp today to
emulate the many influential graduates who have created and sustained
successful labels over the years.”
“Students use this Design Showcase platform to present their
signature style and statement. These creative endeavours are backed by sound
technical skills and sharp trend judgement, making the event a holistic
homecoming to fashion”, the Director further added.
The winners of the awards in the various categories of
Fashion Design, Accessory Design & Textile Design were felicitated at this
glittering spectacle organized by NIFT, Bangalore.
About NIFT/ NIFT Bangalore
The National Institute of Fashion Technology was set up in
1986 under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. It has
emerged as the premier Institute of Design, Management and Technology,
developing professionals for taking up leadership positions in fashion business
in the emerging global scenario. NIFT has been granted statutory status under
an act of Parliament of India in 2006, empowering the Institute to award
degrees and other academic distinctions.
The Institute is a pioneer in envisioning and evolving
fashion business education in the country through a network of twelve
professionally managed domestic centres at New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai,
Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Raebareli, Bhopal, Kannur, Patna and Shillong.
NIFT has further spread its wings globally with the opening of an international
centre at Mauritius.
NIFT Bangalore in the last 12 years has been instrumental in
contributing key personnel to the booming fashion industry, which houses its
key offices in the silicon valley of India. Be it entrepreneurs, brand managers
or consultants, NIFT Bangalore has left its footmark as the premier destination
for fashion training and research in the city. Open interaction and contextual
learning share key emphasis in the classrooms. These are amply supported by the
well stocked resource centre through its collection of books, forecast
services, and journals.
