Bangalore (Karnataka) [India]November 26, 2012 (ANI/PNN), Indian Institute of Fashion Technology was the host of its 19th Fashionite 20,22, which featured the theme ‘Shadow of Style. This was an exclusive Annual Fashion Show, in which the 73 talented designers created around 144 unique ensembles. The models were displayed on a specially designed ramp at 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 lamp lighting by dignitaries at the do.
Sandhya, Rtn.Subhashini, Dr. Gopinath and Rtn.Subhashini were the Chief Guests. Mrs. Viji, Chief Academic Office of IIFT, welcomed the distinguished guests, respected members, respectful parents and energetic and enthusiastic academic trainers as well as students from the worlds of electronic media and print media. Based on jury criteria like justice to theme and swatch selections as well as color aesthetics, innovation, silhouettes, presentation, styling, ornamentation, style, and originality, 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 use of different colors communicated various messages to the audience. 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.
Greeshma H won the Best Designer Award for her theme PAITHANI’, which was inspired from ‘MAHARASHTRIAN TEXTILE. Sambavi H was the Second Runner-up. The fourth category was for Best Collection. It was won by 5 students Deepthi Bharadwaj (Rashmi H S), Maheshwari Ga, Mamta and Vibha Fashion Designing and Boutique Management. The BSc rank holders were also honored with an award ceremony. 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.
According to the IIFT Spokesperson, “We are proud and yet spellbound by our students’ creativity, we wish them all of the best for their future endeavors. May they be the revolutionaries of fashion, one design at a. Vote of thanks by Principal of IIFT College of Fashion Seema Saavio concluded the show. In recognition of their tireless efforts, all designers received Prestigious IIFT mementos or certificates.
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