Graduate Catalogue School of Fashion Design
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Education today goes beyond the walls of a classroom and it is imperative to take students to the frontiers of the creative world. At UID, students are encouraged to pursue innovation led designs that have a radical and new meaning. The School of Fashion Design at UID offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes that suit the intensive requirements of the larger design industry and the many diversifications it offers. Experienced faculty, cutting edge infrastructure, industry connect & global partnerships facilitate the creation of innovative, ethical & responsible design solutions.
Illustration • Sharmishtha Salunke - Assistant Professor / School of Fashion Design
EDGE 2022 is redefining boundaries. EDGE is the annual showcase of the graduating students from the School of Fashion Design at UID, of those at the precipice between learning & practice. This event is to celebrate & bring to light, their abilities in corresponding domains & the difference that they aspire to make as a young designer. Quite literally, showing off their own ‘edge’ & embarking upon their independent creative careers. This is where every design graduate emerges into their chosen professional space. EDGE is a brief pause on a platform of celebration and glory that beholds the labors of learning, love and longing for a designer’s creation to come to life. Those few moments, beyond which lies the larger expanse of opportunity and a life-long pursuit of the creative endeavors that one has chosen. But that is not all, as EDGE is also the differential that makes a great designer stand out amongst many. Very literally, it is also a reference to the showcase of ‘cutting-edge contemporary fashion’ that is one of the core intent of this event. Philosophically, it is also the brutal blade of acquired confidence of knowledge and years of skill training which cuts through the layer of imagination & reality, and makes everything seem possible and achievable. EDGE challenges the norms of visual interpretation, displacing the perimeter of convention in an organic manner. It is a juxtaposition of technology & human elements of handmade designs. The showcase is a mixed bag of varied elements & designs that defies established norms & does not conform to any box. EDGE is refined every year to represent the definition of the time, making it dynamic & ever-changing. Let us all come and stand together at this edition - EDGE 2022 to applaud and celebrate the end of one and the beginning of another memorable and exciting learning experience in the world of fashion.
f Illustration • Sharmishtha Salunke - Assistant Professor / School of Fashion Design
from hod Taruna Vasu
Associate Director HOD - Fashion Design
From the HOD’s Desk
Dear Graduating Designers,
It is a very significant phase in your lives as you showcase a milestone step in the pursuit of your academic journey. This expedition has been most extraordinary as all of you have reached this EDGE through the most unconceivable times, challenges and disruptions due to the pandemic.
This is the moment to celebrate your resilience and tenacity as you overcame these tides and sailed to your intended destination. As you embark on many more creative voyages hereafter, embrace the opportunities and avenues that come your way. Believe in yourself and the fact that you can impact the world around you. Hold the faith tight, enjoy each phase of life, adapt constantly, live by a strong set of values and you will be the future leaders. Here’s wishing each of you a fulfilling career and life ahead. Fly high and reach for the stars and scatter your brilliance!
Illustration • Sharmishtha Salunke - Assistant Professor / School of Fashion Design
B.Des. Fashion Design
AARTI LUTHRIA +91 9920370720 luthria.aarti3150@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/Aarti Luthria www.behance.net/aartiluthria
DELICATE BACKYARD As the name suggests, ‘Delicate Backyard’ incorporates the vibe of a beautiful backyard with a variety of florals, in a wide color palette, focussing on prints in a botanical theme. Burst meadow flora, vintage flora, mixing and mingling florals, placement play and color play are the key points in this collection. The sensibility embodies the AND aesthetics in this Spring Summer 2023 collection, lending it a chic, sophisticated & contemporary style.
Anisha Patel +91 8800568038 anisha3353@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/anisha-patel-7a054a1b0/ www.behance.net/anishapatel3
FABNU Fabulous picture that you need. Following the nostalgia of summer, a day of picnic always brought a lot of joy and fun to our childhood. The bright colours, smiles, tasty food made every summer day perfect. This collection is an effort to bring back that joy and enthusiasm into the clothes. The vibrant colours and prints resonate flowers & checks and the loose silhouettes make it ideal for April, May and June 2023.
Anusha Jain +918078614928 Jainanusha0014@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/anusha-jain0014 www.behance.net/jainanusha4d77
MODISH REVIVE The concept of this project is functionality and reuse of waste in a conscious manner exploring how design meets the requirements of people in everyday life. These cotton pieces focus on the surface development techniques.
Anushka Hitesh Shah +91 8861714380 anushkashah658@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/anushka-shah-382857153 www.behance.net/anushkashah658
BAGEECHA A playful Spring Summer collection for girls between the age of 2 to 6 years; the prints take inspiration directly from a girl playing with insects in the garden. Hence, the name ‘Bageecha’ i.e. garden in Hindi. The vibrant colour palette evokes a sense of openness and relaxation as well as a calming and soothing feeling.
Ayushi Rathod +919806201166 ayushirathod1800@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/ayushi-rathod-b986211a3/ www.behance.net/ayushirathod18
JULLEY Ladakh holds immense beauty in itself- the land, the clear skies and the vistas of barren mountains have attracted all the travelers. The off-roading on rough terrains resembled what mankind is encountering on a deeper level-soul searching, with uncertain times ahead. An interesting dichotomy of strong juxtaposition with the fragile has inspired this trans-seasonal, fluid womenswear’22 line for the Lakme Fashion Week and FDCI, titled ‘Julley’ or ‘Hello’ in Ladakhi. This season, traditional costumes and nuances are interpreted in insightful shapes, and dexterous detailing, making the ensembles androgynous. The contrast finds its way into the concept through unusual textile choices. Think denim with zari khadi receiving a dramatic touch as it is elevated with natural-dyed eco leaf printing on breezy hand-woven linen and mulmul.
Bhumika Agrawal Mahesh +91 70431 07809 Agrawalbhumika2000@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/bhumika-agrawal-391512145 www.behance.net/bhumikaagrawal2
AMEND Amend means to change or modify. This collection modifies the Japanese patterns & florals for maxi gowns for the summer. This Spring Summer 2023 collection is a contemporary take on traditional Japanese patterns, created as digital prints on rayon, combined with hand embroidery to keep the traditional touch.
Deepali Gupta +918878279938 www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/deepali-gupta-4aa093214 www.behance.net/deepaligupta1
THE BLOCK STRIPES This is a bright, fun and playful collection for kids and pre teen girls for Autumn Winter 2022-2. Inspired by the Jenga wooden blocks, the garments incorporate bright colors, smooth edges, uneven lines and bold stripes in multiple colors that shouts fun !
DEEPIKA RACHH +91 9546769268 rachhdeepika@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/deepika-rachh-b738b8213www.behance.net/deepikarachh
Bloom and Blush This project titled, ‘Bloom and Blush’, is inspired from the beautiful flower- bearded Iris. The range of garments in this collection play around with a little structure, while adding elegance and flow to the silhouettes. The range includes garments which have detachable parts to symbolize layering, depth and complexities as the Iris is considered to be both fruitful as well as dangerous. We usually categorize people, situations and things as good, bad etc. without understanding that every aspect of life has more depth than what we feel. Some things or situations might not be good at a certain point for one but at the same it can be extremely good for the other.
Devanshi Dand +91 8511456222 devanshidand@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/devanshi-dand-6a9284213 www.behance.net/devanshidand
GOAN SUMMER Nothing compares to a summer in India. It features a laid-back mood, a hippy vibe, beautiful scenic beaches, natural tranquility, beach sports, and incredible parties. This collection, ‘Goan summer,’ is a flash of colors and prints that take you to a tropical vacation, with breezy, effortless ensembles in crepe. The prints depict summer’s resilience. The product range for this collection is coverups, dresses, trousers, skirts and tops.
Devyani Ghiya +91 9928210006 ghiyadevyani@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/devyani-ghiya-5384b1203/ www.behance.net/devyani_ghiya
CAPRICIOUS Sudden changes in attributes, ‘Capricious’ is connected with satisfaction while looking at the illusion. The collection is related to the psychedelic thought process where the subconscious mind comes into play where things are done selflessly and the art is related to surrealism. The collection is about euphoric, exquisite, abstract, bold, and pneuma that creates a calm, polished and pleasurable feeling for the people, which will excite them to be playful like how a kaleidoscope creates reflections of reflections. The collection makes you dream to be in a dream, just like a shine on transparent visual.
Divya Chandresh Kaurani +91 7874097180 Divyachandresh1145@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/divya-kaurani-158500213/ www.behance.net/divyakaurani
SWISH IN POWER Fashion is a powerful form of personal expression. This Pantsuit collection, ‘Swish in Power’, is all about powerful yet feminine silhouettes,worn beyond offices. Cool, chic , versatile, strong yet utterly commanding, the suits have been given a facelift to make women everywhere feel beautiful in what they wear, want and love.
DRASHTI SONI +91 7201823392 916dksoni@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/drashti-soni-17a886213 www.behance.net/916dksoni02a8/projects
NAUGHTY BY NATURE The collection ‘Naughty by Nature’ is about embracing the weirdest, craziest, supernatural and lunatic forms of nature like flowers and plants. They are quirky, dramatic, naughty, and sometimes strange. It creates a story of combining these forms, exploring the weird, unusual, and unseen beauty of nature and making abstract compositions and forms, and depicting it on garments through laser cutting technique. It has embellishments of unconventional materials like acrylic sheets and MDF boards. The garment will be a combination of naughtiness and quirkiness with creating embellishments by laser cutting and as well as fabric cut-outs by laser-cut technique. This collection is Womenswear Haute Couture Autumn/Winter-23/24.
FEMI KATHIRIA +91 9909759576 Femikathiria09@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/femi-kathiria-035583213/ www.behance.net/femikathiria
SHEATHINE Inspired by the architecture of Wat Phra Kaew- the emerald Buddha temple in Bangkok, ‘Sheathine’ is a collection of womens occasion wear, for Spring Summer 2023, that aims to show that the delicate and feminine women can be fierce as well. The mosaics, golden reliefs, ceramic stones, tiles, glass inlay and mirror work of the temple is translated into various floral & geometric motifs through a range of techniques.
GOPESH GROVER +91 8222091777 anisha3353@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/anisha-patel-7a054a1b0/ www.behance.net/gopeshgrover1
GALACTIC MIURA My interest in origami & galactic themes translates into this wearable, sculptural collection of menswear & womenswear for people who like to dress out of the box, taking reference from the works of Ankon Mitra. The surface prints are inspired from the galaxy, surface ornamentation from Miura Ori and geometry lend to the structure of the pieces.
N HASIKA +91 8220528446 hasika2309@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/hasika-n-098546213/ www.behance.net/nhasika
AURAE As humans, it is said that we radiate a certain level of energy or an electromagnetic field. This is thought of as a luminous body that surrounds the physical body and is called an Aura. In ancient systems of medicine such as the Vedas , it is believed energy is expressed in seven different layers. Each of these Auras correspond with different aspects of physical, mental, spiritual and emotional well being. This collection is a representation of the seven primary auras and the qualities that each of the aura signifies through the prints and silhouettes of the garments.
IPSITA SAHU +91 7382259425 ipsita.1998.sahu@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/ipsita-sahu-a9321519b/ www.behance.net/ipsitasahu
A TRADITIONAL BOND ‘Bandha: A traditional bond’ is a handloom women’s wear collection showcasing a beautiful bond between the old artistic Ikat tradition of Odisha and modern styles. ‘Bandha’ means a bond and also the technique of ikat. To restore and revive the heritage handloom of Odisha, this collection is a fusion of contemporary styles and silhouettes with traditional weaves, showcasing the beauty and versatility of handwoven textiles. It is a ready-to-wear collection for the youth and working-class women.
JHANVI CHAUHAN +91 7887990102 tintinchauhan2109@gmail.com www.behance.net/jhanvichauhan
MAAN Patrika gate, an iconic landmark in Jaipur, is the inspiration for this collection of Indo western garments in bright colours. The floral embroidery is inspired by the vibrant and intricate paintings on the monument which also has various facts about Rajasthan painted on its exterior, lending the name ‘Maan’ or value to this collection, an effort to honour & celebrate the culture of Rajasthan.
KALASH SARAFF +91 8153838194 saraffkalash@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/Kalash Saraff/ www.behance.net/Kalash Saraff
A TRADITIONAL BOND ‘Goan Summer’ is a Spring Summer 2022 ready to wear womenswear collection. This is a beach inspired collection created for Label Sugar and includes whimsical and floral prints with hand embroidery on lightweight textiles, soothing solids and pretty pastels made in lightweight linen, featuring lace, beads, tassels, trims, shawl collars and patch pockets. This collection includes co-ord sets, soft knit tops, easy breezy dresses and matching tote bags and accessories.
KANAKA PANDIT +91 9821220820 kanakadp@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/kanaka-pandit-41428220b/ www.behance.net/kanakapandit
VACATION VIBE Making resort wear affordable, commercial and suitable for women of all kinds. With the changing mindset of the market, this collection presents resort wear with a commercial twist to break the notion of resort wear being only for the elite class. Having a designer essence to it while being modest with simple silhouettes is the key quality of this collection. The garments make the wearer feel stylish, young and comfortable while not compromising on the fashionable aspect. Simple commercial silhouettes with interesting prints and cute details in summery colors make this collection suitable for the mass market. With the theme of this collection being Vacation Vibe, it aims to make all women get the feel of being on a vacation, flaunting their resort wear wardrobe.
KARISHMA MAKADIA +91 9510711112 karishmakhatri26@gmail.com www.behance.net/Karishm khatri
TANNA This collection made with banana fabric, embraces sustainability & responsible design. The ensembles are inspired from simple geometric shapes of triangle, square, circle & rectangle and are embellished with minimal running stitches.
KETA PATEL +91 7201906365 Patelketa1901@gmail.com www.behance.net/ketapatel
BLOOMING JOURNEY Inspired by the flower Lily, this collection plays around with prints, fabric painting and cutwork. The garments carry the essence of the beauty of the growing journey and life cycle of the lily. Chronicling my relationship with the Amaryllis Lily at my home, this collection is an effort to show my love and emotions for the flower.
KOYAL DESARDA +91 9881442460 koyaldesarda05@gmail.com www.behance.net/Koyal Desarda
BANDHANI This collection- ‘Bandhani’- is inspired by the traditional craft of Bandini, exploring it through a technical & futuristic lens, created for Spring Summer 2023. The ensembles incorporate drapes, gathers & ruffles, bold colours and embroideries to give it a modern touch. The Bandini motifs are adapted to prints for a commercial collection.
LEAH CLARENCE +91 8095781336 leahclarence@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/leah-clarence-981449210 www.behance.net/leahcx
SCI TRANCE Culture arises and unfolds in and as play. It is here when we use our imagination to move beyond the bounds of reality. Tapping into another realm as its own kind of time travel, playful lines decorate and comfort the inner child. Infusing gamification with the 70s psychedelia, the colour palette reflects our state of mind with updated saturated tones of orange, yellow, pink, lilac, combined with shades of blue and oxblood highlighting garment panels as part of the modernist approach to colour-blocking. The familiarity brings a sense of ease and the unexpected stimulates as a new awakening beckons.
MANAVI GUPTA +91 9674304626 mgmanavigupta@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/manavi-gupta-18060a1ab www.behance.net/manavigupta05
BREAKFAST AT BRIDE’S CONCEPT NOTE - Presenting you ‘BREAKFAST AT BRIDE’S ‘, a graduation project collection developed in collaboration with LABEL SHRISTI CHETANI, Kolkata. The collection draws primarily from the white wedding culture paired with elaborate floral designs to resonate an overwhelming vibe of happiness of fresh joyous beginnings. The collection echoes symphony of understated luxury and minimal fashion with an intent to create versatile dresses that the bridesmaid can shower their grace even without having a bride around because #WHYSHOULDBRIDESHAVEALLTHEFUN
MADHULIKA GUMBER +91 8437006139 madhulikagumber@gmail.com www.behance.net/madhulikagumber
PEHCHAAN This collection, ‘Pehchaan’, inspired by the headhunters of Nagaland talks about the lost art of tattooing practised a few years ago that depicts the strength and the legacy of the konyaks. The tattoo design and the meanings associated with it, opens up a door for people to learn about the legacy and rituals of an endangered tribal art. The collection is an attempt to educate people and help preserve the art. This fabric for the collection is made from hand-spun organic cotton yarn, handwoven to create different fabrics suitable for summers. The silhouettes are anti-fit, breezy and very chic. This print based collection has a series of mix-printed shirts and jackets along with solid bottoms.
MUSKAAN JAIN +91 9920192922 muskaanjain290@gmail.com
STORIES ON SKIN Japan and its beautiful culture has always been a fascinating subject. This project is inspired by Japanese culture, mainly the traditional tattoos. The collection talks about the inner monologue we all go through at some point of life, the turmoil of emotions can put us down, but we do stand up to walk the path of growth and self development. All the tattoos have a meaning attached to it which are positive, hopeful and exuberant. It is the process that we change our perspective and look for something beautiful around us and let it impact our lives.
NAMARATA CHAWLA +91 8397020750 namaratachawla321@gmail.com www.behance.net/namaratachawla
ALL EYES ON ME ‘All eyes on me’ is all about being experimental in terms of silhouette and going beyond rules to create something fresh. This is a surreal, avant garde womenswear collection for Spring Summer 2023.
NANDINI AGRAWAL +91 7597062343 nandiniagarwal9699@gmail.com www.behance.net/nandiniagrawal
FIZA- THE WIND’S SAGA This Spring Summer 2022 resort wear collection draws inspiration from Mughal architecture and motif language- geometric yet floral, moving in every direction. Comfortable and elegant silhouettes in cool colours lends softness & versatility to these pieces.
NANDINI PATEL +91 8866722322 nandini4060@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/nandini-patel-28909b214 www.behance.net/nandinipatel1
AIKYAM AIKYAM is based on the harmony of cross stitch. The beautiful motifs are made with only a few simple stitches, but the results are stunning. By connecting crosses with each other and creating wonderful designs, I’ve tried to depict cross-stitch as one continuous harmony. In this method, abstract animal, floral, and contemporary elements are used. Each garment has different motifs that connect one another with crosses. This indo-western fusion collection of total 8 garments is for S/S 22.
NIDHI PATEL +91 7948755155 nidhiuid1@gmail.com www.behance.net/nidhiuid1c8c1
CELESTE This collection is inspired by celestial bodies- naturally occurring physical entity, association, or structure that exists in the observable universe. These ready-to-wear ensembles are trendy and focus on surface ornamentation through hand painted prints, inspired from the elements of celestial bodies.
NIDHI HITEN PATEL +91 9687140589 Pnidhi621@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/nidhi-patel www.behance.net/nidhisky
LIV MISHMASH The problem solving journey from start to end. The start to end journey of every piece of scrap has a story from where it was made, used, chopped off, where it was discarded and where it lands up. From this problem the inspiration is derived from where the scrap lands on our earth and how it disturbs our earth. The inspiration is the Earth-the aerial views and satellite views of its surface. Liv Mishmash is the collection name which exists on earth which has a huge impact on how to deal with the scrap as confused mixtures.
NITANSHI TRIPATHI +91 7905732516 nitanshi.07@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/nitanshitripathi/ www.behance.net/nitanshitripathi
LEAP 2.0 We don’t want to be immortal, we just want to be FOREVER YOUNG Leap 2.0 is a capsule collection under the Forever Young concept that celebrates the resplendent youth which we all come into, but few devote our every breathing moment in pursuit of excellence. The aesthetics of the miniatures and the story are inspired by Olympus- the city of Greek Gods, the sculpture-like athletic bodies, the sporting culture, adorned with jewellery inspired by temple sculptures. The comic treatment lends a playfulness to the story telling. Overall romanticism ties up the whole narrative. Leap 2.0 has three print stories that goes on simultaneously as the reflection of Forever Young: Leap Day, Leap Evening and Leap BnW. They depict how everyone engages their days, evenings and nights in different activities that keep them motivated, energetic and healthy.
PARINITA SHRIVASTAVA +91 8780113972 sparinita2905@gmail.com
COLOURS OF SAFFRON ‘Colour of Saffron’ is a colour based project for Spring Summer 2023.The saffron of virtue and contentment is dissolved in the water of love and affection. The red yellow and a tinge of orange clouds of emotion are flying about.
PRACHI SARDA +91 9830583013 prachisarda90@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/prachi-sarda www.behance.net/prachisarda01
FIRIBA With the vision to capture the energy of the Indian banjaras and the distinctive hues of the Australian aboriginal art, presenting to you Firiba. This collection is inspired by the synergy of cross culture, combining the versatility & power of the Indian banjaras, with the timelessness & power of Aboriginal art.The mood is tribal emphasising on prints inspired by Aboriginal art, placement tie and dye, banjara embroidery, layers and summer colours. The collection focuses on asymmetrical silhouettes with exquisite use of hand embroidery, layering and prints.
PRIYANKA JANGID +91 8128966037 priyankajangid72@gmailcom www.behance.net/priyankajangid
TWINKLE TOES Inspired by the Unicorn, this kidswear collection is born out of my nostalgia for my childhood. The colours of the Unicorn lend itself to these party wear outfits for girls.
RADHIKA MATHUR +91 8979795164 Radhikamathur22.rm@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/radhika-mathur-ab1b7717b/ www.behance.net/radhikamathur1
PERISH TO REPLENISH ‘Perish To Replenish’ is a collection that aims to translate deep symbolic thought into tangible art. An avant-garde women’s collection for Spring Summer 2023 with a unique sense of style derives inspiration from our confusing journey of life, relating it to a spiritual path of a labyrinth while simultaneously working with unpleasant aspects of decomposition. “The end means a beginning of something new”, is the main concept behind the collection.
RAGINI SHARMA +91 9888404896 raginisharma847@gmail.com www.behance.net/Raginisharma_
FORK & WALK WITH MY SAPNE This collection goes through a journey of food lovers & is inspired by the food fantasy art that depicts a whole new world of imagination. This ready to wear collection is experimental with a focus on hand prints and surfaces. It celebrates the authenticity and aroma of Indian cuisine.
RAJSHI BHATT +91 6358101194 rajshibhatt6594@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/rajshi-bhatt www.behance.net/rajshibhatt6594
THE OCEAN TREASURES Deep Sea continues to offer many things at once, from refuge to escapism. The colorful world of unique, beautiful species, beneath the wavy blue surface is one of the greatest mysteries on the planet. This ready to wear, women’s wear collection is inspired from these underwater creatures- mysterious, wild and free and is targeted at young, independent, sophisticated women. Laces, flounces, fringes, gathers, ruffles and tucks give a softness and feminine touch to the light and translucent ensembles, giving a sense of freedom and flow.
RASHI JAIN +91 8003305199 rashijainfeb@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/rashijainfeb/ www.behance.net/rashijainfeb
TESSELLATE 2.0 A collision of fashion and architecture, ‘Tessellate’ pays homage to the architectural marvel, ‘Tower of Shadows’- a chef- d’oeuvre of Le Corbusier. It tends to repeat and complete the blank spaces in life, looking forward to dreaming bigger and better. The collection focuses on handcrafted artisanal weaves with sharp angular lines, layered shapes, hand pleating, strategic kantha, engineered block prints and applique details. Guided by freedom of movement and the ease of being, these trans-seasonal and androgynous resort pieces offer tremendous versatility and layering options that can segue from dawn to dusk.
RHEA PANT +91 9873663471 rheapant255@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/rhea-pant-0bab541a2/ www.behance.net/rheapant253878
THE SUMMER THING ‘The Summer Thing’ is inspired by the biblical earthly paradise of spring and summer. The collection focuses on developing prints, innovative block printing techniques,applique work, moti work and natural fabrics in relaxed & layered silhouettes that are durable. The collection comprises simple resources but presents innovative techniques to give it a fresh appeal.
RIDDHISHA PAWAR +91 8003305199 riddhisha.pawar@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/riddhisha-pawar-28349a1b0/ www.behance.net/riddhishapawar
FOREST PARADISE Nature has been a grateful source for inspiration in different areas of art. The popular animated movie Rio inspired me to dive into the amazon rainforest and as I dug deeper I found the wideness of the forest. This project is narrowed down to a few plants of amazon rainforest- Amazon waterlily, rafflesia flower and passion flower. This project showcases the elegance and beauty of the plants in wearable form.
SALONI JAIN +91 9958581991 salonijain131313@gmail.com
A LOVE LANGUAGE Not wanting to add to the fashion industry’s careless consumption model, Muses of Shay’s founder, Aayushi Shah, came up with an idea of utilising the waste and left over fabrics for Spring Summer 2022. While some mills are intentionally overproducing, these leftover/ waste fabrics are undoubtedly better off in the hands of a small upcoming designer/ brand that needs to access cheaper material. The collection, A Love Language, is a solution to the problem that incorporates romance and self-love as the source of all healing. This resort wear collection incorporates contemporary silhouettes with a French twist to it with fashion and sustainability going hand in hand
SALONI RAWAT +91 9724792940 salonirawat00@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/saloni-rawat-69a27b197/ www.behance.net/salonirawat
SOLEIL ‘Soleil’ is a contemporary interpretation of artwork and relaxed luxury defining the passage of time, expression of individuality and a joyous, optimistic and escapist style. Inspired from tropical florals, the silhouettes are flexible and wearable, making it ideal for spring summer resort wear.
SANYUNKTA +91 8007717017 champsanyukta@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/sanyunkta-champanerkar www.behance.net/csanyu_fd
ARKA Not wanting to add to the fashion industry’s careless consumption model, Muses of Shay’s founder, Aayushi Shah, came up with an idea of utilising the waste and left over fabrics for Spring Summer 2022. While some mills are intentionally overproducing, these leftover/ waste fabrics are undoubtedly better off in the hands of a small upcoming designer/ brand that needs to access cheaper material. The collection, A Love Language, is a solution to the problem that incorporates romance and self-love as the source of all healing. This resort wear collection incorporates contemporary silhouettes with a French twist to it with fashion and sustainability going hand in hand
SNIGDHA T R +91 7760885815 snigdha.sr8@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/snigdha-t-r www.behance.net/snigdhatr
HOSATANA Inspired by Kasuti embroidery, this collection is an ode to the age-old craft while also incorporating modern features. ‘Hosatana’ incorporates traditional techniques of Kasuti with influences of the visuals of my life in Bengaluru - highways, bridges, rosy trumpet trees, technology and the urban skyline for a ready-to-wear womenswear collection for Spring Summer 2023. The pieces are made sustainably with materials like cottons of different weaves and blends, working alongside local seamstress and artisans to fully understand and interpret the craft effectively.
SOMMYA JAIN +91 9099220062 sommyajain27@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/sommya-jain-1b2186181/ www.behance.net/sommyajain
SURGE The collection for Spring Summer 2022 is designed for women of 20-30 years of age. The inspiration is ocean waves and the emotions it stirs up in me. The translucency, the power they possess, the softness they have are all the characteristics that inspired me for this collection and are translated through a colour palette of blue and pink hues in soft, lightweight and sheer fabrics, emphasizing on the ‘strong yet soft’ attribute.
SHIVANI PATEL +91 9909439834 Spatel22823@gmail.com www.behance.net/shivanipatel10
RAVINE ‘Ravine’ is a collection of ready to wear garments in vibrant colors and comfortable, cool, boho styles, inspired by abstract art, especially the abstract around us and how everyone views their surroundings with a different perspective. This unpredictability & unevenness is expressed through unfolding layers, showing the fickleness around us
SHREYA BAGHEL +91 9685788355 shreyabaghel88@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-baghel-616114213/ www.behance.net/merabhinaamshreya
THREAD IN THE EYE This project is born out of my own struggles with Dyslexia and how it distorts visuals for me leading to a fascination with eyes. Inspired by Surrealism and focusing on eyes, this collection of wearable art pieces have garments with a twist, incorporating the technique of tufting to add texture and visual delight to the pieces.
UNNATI SINGH +91 8511732600 unnatisingh7898@gmail.com www.behance.net/unnatisingh2
BROWN ISN’T BORING This collection is inspired by Skeleton leaves which is the last stage in the life cycle of a leaf. The intriguing voids & veins piqued my curiosity & prompted me to research this. This collection of resort wear with prints has a fresh, summer vibe.
VAISHALI BISHNOI +91 9672868499 vaishubishnoi997@gmail.com www.behance.net/vaishalibishnoi
ORPHIC Whether in her home country or a foreign land, whether at work or in her kitchen, she has always been a woman who carries her boldness and leadership in her traditions. This collection is inspired by my grandmother –a woman who is mysterious and enchanting beyond ordinary understanding. Her love for traditions and her sense of clothing has always been inspirational for me.
VAISHNAVI UDAIWAL +91 9829609991 vaishu1122u@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/vaishnavi-udaiwal-61718b213 www.behance.net/vaishnaudaiwal
NORTHERN DUNES ‘Northern Dunes’ is inspired by the Thar desert- its color palette and artworks of the Rajasthani people that inhabit it. The screen prints resonate the rich culture of Rajasthan.
YUKTA KALWANI +91 9016652411 yukta1309@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/yukta-kalwani www.behance.net/Yuktakalwani7
NOSTALGIC This is a collection inspired from my personal nostalgia of playing video games while growing up and an effort to reunite with my childhood. My favorite games of Super Mario, Duck Hunt, Contra, Packman, and Popeye are translated into garments that are playful & echo fluorescence, like glow in the dark stickers stuck to our ceilings.
ZEEL VIPUL PATEL +91 97712970160 patelzeel1408@gmail.com www.behance.net/zeelpatel4
WERTY This collection is based on vitiligo- both physical appearance and psychological aspect. Vitiligo is less of a skin disease and more of an emotional game and this constant emotional turmoil is shown in the collection through uneven patches of different skin tone and phases of mental breakdown. The oversized garments for gender neutral people with conscious placement print and flares show different positive moods of a vitiligine.
NIDHI DINESHBHAI PATEL +91 7016820286 nidhi950nidhi@gmail.com @nidhiii_88 www.behance.net/nidhipatel6
BLOOM “If you root yourself in love & kindness, your heart will always bloom” - Alexandra Visiliu. The collection ‘Bloom’ is about everything blooming- from flowers to the easy breezy silhouettes. Inspired by jharokhas- its floral & geometric carvings with minute detailings, the collection embodies the concept of the privacy it provided for the royal women in Mughal & Rajput times, translating it into garments that afford comfortability in easy to wear modern silhouettes & lightweight, blooming characteristics.
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AKSHINA LUHADIYA +91 7425059954 jainakshina@gmail.com @ fashion_fuel._
ENTANGLED Macrame is nothing but the art of making beautiful knots. These fantastic ideas are perfect for beginners by using basic knots. This project includes macrame products like plant hangers, bags and accessories that are made by hand and curated with love & joy.
AMRITHA SURESH +91 7356466540 amritha1997suresh@gmail.com @the_lifestyle_book_
TANISHQ- A STORY FOR EVERY BRIDE ACROSS THE GLOBE Bringing forth a fusion of Indian traditions and Mexican culture, Mex Joya is a project to study Mexican culture and its launch campaign in Mexico, wherein the traditional values of the Indian brand Tanishq and the classic look of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo are the key inspiration.
RESHMA RAJU +91 9539729990 reshmastyling@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/reshma-raju-70232a204/ www.behance.net/reshmaraju5
GODFIDENCE Godfidence is an art film that represents the class system in the new world. The whole aesthetic is an amalgamation of Kerala ethnicity and the art form Theyyam. Theyyam is a popular ritual form of dance worship in Kerala that consists of thousand-year-old traditions, rituals, and customs believed to be a channel to Gods and they sought after by people. The main character is a new representation of God with gender equality. This project aims to spread the message that humanity should be our race, and love should be our religion.
AVANTI PRAKASH KADWE +91 8788168576 Avantikadwe@gmail.com @ ___w_a_v_e____
NYUNTAR Nyuntar is a Sanskrit word for the term minimalist. The aim of this entire project is craft making and applies to a wide range of creative and design activities that are related to making things with one’s hands in varied materials like textiles, moldable and rigid materials and paper among others. Taking inspiration from the Minimalist art movement, I have created and described the entire process of making the earring which is very basic yet looks trendy and elegant.
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HARISUMITHA P +91 9688210906 harisumitha1053@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/harisumitha-paramasivam-71abab213/ www.behance.net/harisumitha
ERRATIC EXQUISITE ‘Erratic Exquisite’ is an observation that comes from the foliage and blossoms that drop from plants/trees during the Fall to carpet the ground. A plant or tree rises from the ground, reaches the top, sheds back to the ground, gets decayed and the rest is unknown and unpredictable. In this capsule collection, the nature of its unpredictability and the beauty in randomness have been taken forward in a sustainable aspect by making use of the plant wastes to come up with unforeseeable yet elegant prints and shades through Eco-Printing and Eco-Dyeing. This carefree, seasonless, high-end resort wear collection amalgamates breezy & relaxed silhouettes that define luxury and comfort for women in their 30s.
BHARVI RAWAL +91 72503 85854 bharvirawal2408@gmail.com @ bharvirawal24 www.behance.net/bharvirawal
THREADS OF BANJARAS CInspired by the Banjara embroideries of Gujrat, this street wear collection bridges the gap between tribal and modern people & celebrates joy and happiness with colourful threads and patchwork in a minimalistic way. This collection aims to promote awareness and application of traditional embroidery in our everyday clothing.
VARSHA C K +91 8754039018 ckvarsha@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/varsha-ck www.behance.net/varshack1
SEHNSUCHT The Covid lockdown made traveling highly impossible and all of us witnessed #Throwback which rules the social media platforms. This collection called ‘Sehnsucht ’is a high-end Pret, Spring-Summer 2023 collection, which focuses on how fashion would be if we could travel back to the Art Nouveau Period (1900-1914). It majorly takes inspiration from the rich art nouveau architecture- the glass structures and mosaic are depicted through sheer fabrics and embroidery. This is a contemporary collection for women between the ages of 25 to 30 years who love exploring fashion.
KAJAL KULTHE +91 7709008269 kulthekajal@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/kajal-kulthe-07643b112 www.behance.net/kajalkulthe
MAGICAL OOPS ! Magical OOPS! Is a casual kids-wear collection, for Spring Summer 2023, inspired by the story of a little girl Willow. The concept is that magical things can happen when your imagination is allowed to run wild. The collection aims to embrace mistakes as an indication that we are putting ourselves out there and challenging ourselves; they are frequently an essential part of learning something new. My approach is to communicate these through prints induced by the mess kids create in their art classes.
PURVI JOSHI +91 9772571284 purvijoshi263@gmail.com www.behance.net/purvijoshi1
INDIGO ROBES ‘Indigo robes’ is an amalgamation of trendy tie and dye prints for a resort casual look inspired from the blue people of the Tuareg tribe in the Sahara Desert. The collection speaks about the mixture of resort casual and tribal silhouettes.
SALONI JAIN +91 9461582455 salonijain12399@gmail.com @ s_aloni12
SHADES OF PINK The Collection Shades of pink Jaipur ( pink City) Speaks About the Richness royalty And Hospitality , dramatical sleeves , ombre , Shades of pink Inspired by Jaipur culture I try to show the richness and royalty of actual city of pink ombre for the tones of the color pink In fusion Indian wear.
SOUMYA SANTOSH NAIR +91 8779448998 soumya76799@gmail.com @ soumya___07 www.behance.net/soumya76793b87
SCHRAPER ‘Schraper’ is a Spring Summer 2023 streetwear collection for women in their 20s, inspired by New York City and its Art Deco architecture. The essence of art deco is shown through digital prints with the amalgamation of bright colors bringing out the essence of New York City.
TWINKLE SOMPURA +91 8160737183 ua2022048@karnavatiuniversity.edu.in @ag_and_u www.behance.net/twinklesompura1
SCRAP OF DELIGHT This collection is inspired from balloons- the happy bright emotions, smiles & enlightenment that they bring into any space and into our lives. Life is like a balloon- one should fill it with something to get positive results and let go of the past just like letting go of a balloon, while holding on to things one loves to fly high stress free. This avant garde collection stands out as unique & innovative in a crowd.
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NACHIKET JAYWANT AHIWALE +91 9623810049 camerondaiz1@gmail.com www.behance.net/nachiketahiwale2
HODGEPODGE This collection of conversational, ditsy, paisley & tie motifs, delivered by integrating digital textile printing With traditional block printing uses advance innovative technology Color jet vastra jet machine. Inspired by comic characters & traditional motifs, this is a menswear casual collection for Autumn Winter 2023, for Ashima Pvt Ltd.
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