The occasion was ‘Anukama 2018’, the annual design collection show of Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology (NIIFT) Mohali. The Chief Guest Mr. Sunder Sham Arora , Hon’ble Industries and Commerce Minister, Punjab has graced the occasion with Special Guest Mr. Rakesh Kumar Verma, IAS, Principal Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Punjab and Chairman NIIFT and Mr. D P S Kharbanda, IAS, DG, NIIFT. Famous models of national repute took the stage by storm this evening to showcase the 52 hands-on beautiful collections created by the graduating fashion design students. NIIFT is ranked 9th amongst the top 10 fashion design colleges of the country and also has been declared as a center of excellence for apparel and textile in the new industrial policy of the state government.

Highlight Of Anukama’18

The highlight of Anukama, 18 came when a collection named ‘Zari Misl’ inspired by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Punjab Capt Amarinder Singh’s book on The Battle of Saragarhi — ‘The 36th Sikhs in the Tirah Campaign 1897-98’ was presented by the designer Simranjit Kaur. Sneha has created a collection named ‘In the Name of Love’ a tale of acid attack survivors. In fact, an acid attack victim Ritu Saini also walked the ramp in an attire from Sneha’s collection. Rajeshwari created a collection to bring upfront the violence against women & child sexual assault, this she achieved by applying social messages on garments, a little girl Rabia also walked the ramp in the memory of Asifa. Guneet’s ‘Pastel Rush’ inspired from filigree, an ornamental artwork done with silver and golden wires were also presented. Dollsy showcased her collection ‘Gulzar’ created using the quilling technique & with motifs taken from Mughal monuments especially the Taj Mahal. ‘Tree of Life’ by Nitika Ghavri, ‘Adishakti’ by Maya, Alisha Gulati’s ‘Zeenat Begum’ which was a Mughal Collection, Terracotta was the very new concept that used to enhance the surface.

Mr. Sunder Sham Arora, also gave away the awards to the promising students. A total of 16 awards were given to the deserving students on the basis of their performance. The awards are as follows: The Best Design Collection award went to Priyang, Best Garment Construction was bagged by Anjali, Best Commercial Collection was shared by Alisha and Kanika Chugh. The Most Creative Collection went to Simranjit Kaur. Best Concept was earned by Rajeshewari and Sneha. Most Innovative Pattern making was shared by Jaswiner and Kirti. Best Surface Ornamentation was shared by Dollsy and Trisha. Best use of Craft in Design was shared by Komal Bhatia and Shailey. Best use of Art in Design was shared by Arpita and Priyanjali while the Best Design Vision (a jury special award) went to Mehakpreet. Certificates of merit were given to Nikita Ghawri, Sakshi, Sejal, Guneet, Lehar, Manya, Nancy, Shruti, Parul & Khanak.

Mr. Sunder Sham Arora, Industries & Commerce Minister, Punjab, said “NIIFT has done Punjab proud. The students who pass out from here act as brand ambassadors for Punjab when they make a mark in their chosen jobs or by creating startups not just in Punjab, but other parts of the country.”

Mr. Rakesh Kumar Verma, Chairman, NIIFT said, “The mission of NIIFT is to educate and mentor students interested in a career in fashion by imparting skill-based training which is in tune with Industry requirements. This is where NIIFT plays a vital role in shaping the students’ into talented designers.”

Mr. D P S Kharbanda, IAS, DG, NIIFT said, “Students used the platform of Anukama 18 to present their signature style. They put in their best of work which could be seen in the collections presented.”

These students were guided by their Mentors- Dr. Poonam Aggarwal, Dr. Simrita Singh, Ms. Deepti Sharma, Mr. Gobiend Rai and Ms. Navdeep Kaur. An eminent jury made up of Fashion, Apparel and Textile Experts evaluated the designed collections.

“We feel proud that 15 of our students walked the ramp alongside professional fashion week models. In fact, NIIFT student Khushboo Rawat who is Miss India Khadi 2017 was the show stopper.

30 female and male models walked the ramp adding the glam quotient to the students’ creations.” Said Dr. Simrita Singh, Coordinator, Anukama 2018 & HOD, Fashion design department.

National repute Fashion Week and Runway Models added glitz to the superlative collections. Some prominent fashion week & runway female models were Vidya, Megha, Vinni, Kanan, Ashley, Himani, Neha Sahni, Isha, Pallak, Rachita, Aditi, Anchal, Sakshi, Pallavi, Preeti Chodhary, Divya, Kanchan — who was Miss Dehradun top 12 finalist, Miss Adventurous top 6 Finalist & Miss Uttrakhand Finalist and Hema Chetri who was Indian Princess International 2013 representing Bhutan, among others. Male models like Raghav, Anuj, Jagsher, Alam and Sid- all Fashion Week and runway models also showcased the collections.

It is noteworthy that NIIFT is diverse, and expanding college of Fashion, Management and Technology established in 1995 and has grown to be one of India’s premier institutes. NIIFT provides B.Sc and M.Sc Degrees. NIIFT is under the administrative control of the Department of Industries and Commerce, Punjab.

Admissions to the Degree Programs are based on clearing an entrance test which is scheduled for 3/6/2018. This year the last date of submission of applications is 29/05/2018. The entrance test is followed by the situation test/ interviews and counseling respectively. Details are available on the website www.niiftindia.com.

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Alisha seemed like a breath of fresh air in her little black dress and a pitched pair of pumps. She entered the party with a charming smile and glow on her face! Magnetizing everyone’s gaze towards herself, she looked like a diva walking down the ramp. But what was behind the charming smile of Alisha? Maybe the discomfort of those five-inch stilettos she was wearing. Oops! Descending a set of stairs, she was soon in a heap on the floor!

It is not just about wearing high heels, many of us compromise with the kind of dresses which are actually a ‘No-No’ for our body type. Well! Fashion is not always about wearing what’s trending. Suffering for your style is out and Comfort is in. They say clothes make the man. Many of us take it way too seriously and let fashion take precedence over our comfort.

Fashion is no more about presenting yourself as the epitome of glamour and sophistication. It’s all about being in your comfort zone and displaying your best self. Who cares about those floor-length gowns now, when the plague of T-shirt and Jeans has reached everywhere from Restaurants to Nightclubs. Fashion is becoming increasingly casual!

Finding a ‘perfect party dress’ which could turn you into a rose among daisies might be a difficult task, however, the umpteen options that are available these days at the stores, give you a whole lot of options to choose from depending upon your style and certainly the occasion. Everyone wants to look stylish and trendy but sometimes the dress or those shoes that everyone will drool over might not be the best pick for you. So stay in your comfort zone and flatter your true and happiest self!

When you are out with your guy, I guess the last thing you want to do is fussing with your outfit or footwear all the time. So why opt for those devastating pieces which might ruin your perfect evening? Go for stuff which you feel the most comfortable in. The more comfy you feel the more trendy you’ll look. At a date night, when you don’t want to dump your freedom of movement by fitting into that little black dress, go for a stylish Tee or Blouse.

Even your favorite striped tee can be evening-friendly when paired with shorts or jeans and a tuxedo blazer. For a casual date like bowling or movies, skinny jeans and a tee are cute and comfy. Also, mastering the skill of using accessories can do wonders to your simple outfit. The mantra is to do a little bit of modification here and there and present the BEST version of you.

Don’t worry lady!You need not pick the most chic and boho attire to impress him; all you need is a dash of confidence and a charming smile to totally knock his socks off!

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