On Tuesday the 9th April, 2024 Ms. Tala Alamuddin, the world renowned Entrepreneur and a British designer of international repute was bestowed the title of Honorary Professor by Amity University, Uttar Pradesh.
Ms. Tala Alamuddin was born in Lebanon and is presently based in Singapore. She is the fierce fashion force behind the eponymous line of signature handbags and accessories. An intrepid and unrelenting spirit, she is a woman of the world, weaving her life experiences and inspirations into each other; thoughtfully created statement pieces. From her earliest years, as a fashion-obsessed child and a student in London; to her advertising days in New York and Singapore, Tala has relied on style as an essential medium for expression. Her brand, TALA is the vibrant embodiment of unwavering commitment to her vision, her no-holds-barred attitude, and her happy, multi-continental existence between Singapore and New York, Lebanon and London. Style is also the platform on which Tala seeks to find new and different ways to help empower women to embrace their uniqueness. The colours she uses make one feel instantly bolder, brighter, more positive. And there’s always a dash of fun in her designs because she wants one to be tickled. Launched in 2020, Tala’s first handbag collection reflects her vibrant personality and her unpredictable approach to fashion and design.
The ceremony of conferring the title of Professor on Ms. Tala Alamuddin was held at F1 Seminar Hall at Amity University, Noida and was attended by over 125 students and faculty persons.
The event commenced at 1.30 pm with Saraswati Vandana and lighting of the lamp by Ms. Tala Alamuddin, Ms. Divya Chauhan, Chairperson, ASFT, ASFA & ASPA, Prof. (Dr.) Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh and Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Group Additional Pro Vice Chancellor Director General & Dean, Faculty of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts & Visual Arts, Amity University.
Ms. Tala was then welcomed with a sapling and this was followed by address by Ms. Divya Chauhan, Chairperson, ASFT, ASFA & ASPA, who introduced Ms. Tala and mentioned that she is an amazing personality of extraordinary talent and is counted amongst the most eminent and recognized Fashion Designers globally and greatly admired by one and all in the entire fraternity of Fashion Designers.
After this Prof. (Dr.) Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh spoke about how honouring Ms. Tala Alamuddin is Founder President’s way of supporting the Honourable Prime Minister’s Viksit Bharat Vision where Naari Shakti-Women-led development plays an important role.
The title of Honorary Professor was then conferred upon Ms. Tala Alamuddin and she delivered the acceptance speech where she thanked Amity University and encouraged the students to ask questions.
The programme ended with Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Group Additional Pro Vice Chancellor Director General & Dean, Faculty of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts & Visual Arts, Amity University thanking Ms. Tala and mentioning as to how these Industry-Academia partnerships are imperative for the students to gain the valued inputs from senior industry persons.
Dr Kochar was welcomed by Prof. ( Dr. ) Pradeep Joshi , Director General ,Amity Directorate of Applied arts/ fine arts/ performing Arts/ Visual arts with a plant of happiness. Ms Divya
Chauhan, Chairperson ( Amity School of Fine Arts, Amity School of Fashion Technology & Amity School of Performing Arts ) also joined and attended the session
Amity School of Fashion Technology (ASFT) organized KREATIV ’19 at Amity University, Noida Campus. KREATIV is the annual event of ASFT comprising of Design collection Presentation, Talk shows & display of the creative works of the students.
KREATIV ‘19 is an Annual Event comprising of “Design Collection Presentation” of Students of ASFT (Fashion Design Programme) and “Talk Show” with Artist & Designers. The event showcases talent and original ideas of budding professionals of Art & Design field.
The second day of KREATIV’ 19 witnessed a talk show with Dr. Blossom Kochhar, Renowned Beauty Expert, in which she discussed about the importance of Personal grooming and Personality development with the students of Amity School of Fashion Technology (ASFT) and Amity School of Fine Arts (ASFA). She is a renowned beauty expert, international hairstylist, pioneer of Aromatherapy, educationist and was recently the Grooming expert for FEMINA Miss India 2018.
Dr Kochar was welcomed by Prof. ( Dr. ) Pradeep Joshi , Director General ,Amity Directorate of Applied arts/ fine arts/ performing Arts/ Visual arts with a plant of happiness. Ms Divya
Chauhan, Chairperson ( Amity School of Fine Arts, Amity School of Fashion Technology & Amity School of Performing Arts ) also joined and attended the session
A clear visionary, way ahead of her time, Dr. Blossom Kochhar is the pioneer of aromatherapy in India and is globally recognised for her work. She is the Chairperson of Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies and her name is synonymous with successful brands – Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic and Blossom Kochhar College of Creative Arts & Design (BKCCAD).
With over 35 years of experience and a double doctorate in aromatherapy, she manufactures her own range of aromatherapy-based beauty products under the brand name ‘Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic’ with her husband Colonel Kochhar. It is the first aromatherapy product line of the country and stands as an unparalleled leader in this segment for 25 years now. With over 200 products including skin care, hair care, body care, singular essential oils and exclusive blends, Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic cosmetics include both the retail range and salon range. Her loyal customers include celebrities and Bollywood stars. Leading salons across the country use her salon range of aromatherapy treatments.
Addressing the students, she apprised that our physical appearance plays a crucial role in creating our first impression. She exclaimed that “Beauty is holistic, and it has a lot to do with the body, mind and soul.”
She talked about the various methods and cosmetics which men and women could use to look smart and leave a lasting impression. She stressed on the need for putting up a good posture by demonstrating the students how to walk and sit during formal and informal occasions. She informed that apart from external application of cosmetics, we need to bring in some major changes in our daily routines to improve our lifestyles like – Exercising, drinking lots of water and taking good night sleep.
She helped students in developing correct sitting and standing postures, good facial expressions and a proper walk.
At the end the attendees had all the words for the beneficial session.
Amity School of Fashion Technology (ASFT) organized KREATIV ’19 at Amity University, Noida Campus. KREATIV which is the annual event of ASFT also hosted a Talk show by Fashion designer Vikram Bajaj on 4th April 2019 at Amity University Campus
Vikram Bajaj set up his clothing label under his name VIKRAM BAJAJ AND specializes in made to measure garments for the modern man. The latest offering from the house of Ravi Bajaj, Vikram’s clothing line offers to revive old world tailoring techniques by emphasizing on well-tailored bespoke fits.
He addressed the students on the relevance of clean cuts & neat finishing. He shared with students that his label gives a lot of attention to detail, and the label is engineered towards a perfectly fitted appearance with handsomely tailored cuts and customized fits while incorporating contemporary, modern styles. Most of his design ranges showcases a remarkably unique ensemble of sleek and structured occasion wear in immaculate designs that are curated keeping in mind comfort and quality.
Sport-Couture being the inspiration for his label, he takes forward the ideologies of Ravi Bajaj for a classic yet edgy and sporty look. The collection has been inspired by Japanese culture, street art and urban design and re-interprets the brand in a fresh outlook with Japanese script and samurai silhouettes. In his garments, equal weightage has been given to design and the utilitarian value of each piece. The colour palette for the line ranges from shades of grey and blue to citrine green and red, keeping in mind the sensibilities of the new age man who is both young and attentive.
The Designer had been welcomed by Prof. ( Dr. ) Pradeep Joshi , Director General( Amity Directorate of Applied arts/ fine arts/ performing Arts/ Visual arts )
Hailing from a family rooted in fashion, Vikram grew up learning about the aesthetics of textile and style in all its forms.
He shared his experience of working with designer, Ravi Bajaj as the Head Designer for 5 years. As a natural extension to this, he subsequently diversified the brand under his own label. Prashant verma spoke at length about his experiences in the Fashion industry. Also guided students about their Career progression. He also discussed the relevance of the experience gained by students during Internships, trainings and Industry interface
At the end the attendees had all the words of appreciation for the rich experience shared by the eminent designer during the Talk show.
Amity School of Fashion Technology (ASFT) organized KREATIV ’19 at Amity University, Noida Campus. KREATIV which is the annual event of ASFT also hosted a Talk show by eminent Fashion designer Prashant Verma on 4th April 2019 at Amity University Campus
Prashant Verma was trained at the fashion houses of Alexander McQueen, Philip Treacy and John Galliano. He shared as to how he set up his eponymous label in 2006, and has been presenting his collections at the FDCI Lotus Make Up India Fashion Week ever since. His shows have been counted as among The Top Ten Shows at Fashion Week (Hindustan Times, Nov6,2009). In 2010, he was noted as amongst The Best New Designers in Indian Fashion (GRAZIA India, August 2010) and amongst The Top 25 Eminent Men of India (FEMINA, June 2010). He has been featured amongst The 60 Eminent New Indians (India Today, Oct 2007), Most Significant Debuts of 2008(Times of India, Dec 31, 2007), Best New Designer (FDCI SS2008), along with the ELLE India Style Awards consecutively for 2008 and 2009. His work has been extensively featured in Federico Roca’s book on “Contemporary Indian Fashion” (Damiani Publications, Milan 2009), and most recently in Martina Rink’s tribute book, “Isabella Blow” (Thames & Hudson, London 2010). In 2011, his collections were presented at the "Alchemy Festival", London as part of the British Council Worldwide Initiative. In 2011, his work was also featured in the "INDIA TODAY" Art & Design Exhibition at the ARKEN Museum of Modern Art in Denmark.
Prashant verma spoke at length about his experiences in the Fashion industry. Also guided students about their Career progression. He also discussed the relevance of the experience gained by students during Internships, trainings and Industry interface . Being a person closely associated with arts, he also narrated the relationship between art & Fashion design
The Event was organized under the able guidance and mentorship of Prof. ( Dr. ) Pradeep Joshi , Director General( Amity Directorate of Applied arts/ fine arts/ performing Arts/ Visual arts ) and Ms Divya Chauhan, Chairperson ( Amity School of Fine Arts, Amity School of Fashion Technology & Amity School of Performing Arts ) .
At the end the attendees had all the words of appreciation for the rich experience shared by the eminent designer during the Talk show.
Amity School of Fashion Technology (ASFT) organized KREATIV ’19 at Amity University, Noida Campus. KREATIV which is the annual event of ASFT also hosted a Talk show by Mr Anurag Baghel, Alumni ASFT & Founder TWIG TIE on 4th April 2019 at Amity University Campus
Anurag Baghel shared his learning in the Fashion Industry while his progression from his post graduation to starting his own label. He elaborated on the relevance of social media in making a brand popular. He also discussed the elements that made his brand popular
He also showed a presentation on his latest Design collections. The Event was organized under the able guidance and mentorship of Prof. ( Dr. ) Pradeep Joshi , Director General( Amity Directorate of Applied arts/ fine arts/ performing Arts/ Visual arts ) and Ms Divya Chauhan, Chairperson ( Amity School of Fine Arts, Amity School of Fashion Technology & Amity School of Performing Arts ) .
At the end the attendees had all the words of appreciation for the rich experience shared by the designer during the Talk show.
On Tuesday the 7th November, 2017, Mr. Ahmed Ashraf Zaidi, a renowned retail professional visited Amity University, Noida and addressed the PG students of Amity School of Fashion Technology.
Mr. Zaidi has more than 18 years of industry experience with reputed organizations like GAP, RMX Joss, Apparel United, Asmara India, Red Tag (Dubai) etc.
Mr. Zaidi spoke on the topic of Fashion Retail Merchandising and enlightened the students about the various important aspects of the topic. He also encouraged the students to approach the industry persons with Executive Summary for their forthcoming Dissertation Projects.
Mr. Zaidi addressing the students of ASFT
Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, who is the inspiration behind the visits of these industry experts, was also present at this occasion and stressed upon the need for increased Industry-Academic partnerships.
The students listened intently and interacted excitedly with the industry speakers.
Mr. Zaidi interacting with the students of ASFT
A Talk show for students of Amity School of Fashion Technology had been organized on 10th October 2017 . Professor. Jon Jicha from School Of Art And Design at Western Carolina University, USA had been invited for this session
Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi , Director General, Amity Directorate of Applied Arts / Fine Arts / Performing Arts / Visual Arts welcoming Prof Jon Jicha with a Sapling
Professor. Jon Jicha teaches design and media arts and has exhibited his work IN exhibitions including Brno Biennale, Kathleen Ewing Gallery, Society of Publication Designers/New York, American Institute of Graphic Arts, Art Direction, Zone One Contemporary, The Light Factory, Asheville Art Museum, and Gray Art Gallery. His work has been featured in Metropolis Magazine, Print Magazine, Art Direction Magazine and National Geographic Magazine. He has curated and organized major exhibitions including Tibor Kalman: Process; April Greiman: Large Scale Posters; Rudolph De Harak: A Thirty year Retrospective; Chew on It: New Genre Hybrid Language; We Are Happy to Serve You; Thinking Design: An Appetite for Meaningful Design; Drawing: Points of View; Cleveland Rocks: The Birthplace of Rock and Roll / Photographs of George Shuba. Jicha's work is included in private and public collections including the Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Coburg Museum, Bavaria, Germany; Littleton Collection, Spruce Pine, NC; South Carolina Arts Commission Collection, Columbia, SC.
Professor Jon Jicha addressing the students during his Presentation
Professor Jon Jicha presented his own creative work to the students and also displayed some exemplary work of his own students. He also discussed about the relevance of Portfolio development for Art & design students. He focused on the relevance of a functional well designed Portfolio in digital and print format
Prof Jicha enlightened the students about the prospects in the global art & design students .He interacted with the students about the different career options and the related knowledge, skills and potentials required for excelling in this ever changing industry. He also elaborated on the career opportunities for art & design students internationally He explained about the close association between art & design
Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, who is the motivation behind the visits of these industry experts, was also present at this occasion and stressed upon the need for a well- designed and structured portfolio
Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi during his address
The students listened intently and interacted excitedly during the session. They had several queries about the international scenario in art & design.
ASFT students interacting during the session
On Thursday the 17th August, 2017, Mr. Parikshit Sharma, Independent Retail Consultant and former Senior Vice President, Lifestyle, visited ASFT, Amity University, Noida and addressed the PG students of the newly joined 2017-19 batch.
Mr. Parikshit Sharma has more than 30 years of industry experience with reputed organizations like Landmark Group, Dabur, Hindustan Unilever Ltd. etc.
Mr. Sharma enlightened the students about the expectations of the Fashion Retail Industry from young professionals and the immense opportunities offered by this industry. He interacted with the students about the different career options and the related knowledge, skills and qualities required for excelling in this ever changing industry.
Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi & Mr. Parikshit Sharma at the occassion
Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, who is the inspiration behind the visits of these industry experts, was also present at this occasion and stressed upon the need for increased Industry-Academic partnerships.
The students listened intently and interacted excitedly with the industry speakers.
A Talk Show by Guru ShamaBhate, the founder director of Nadroop had been organized on 3rd March 2017 byASPA under Amity Directorate of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts Performing Arts & Visual Arts.
Guru ShamaBhate is well respected as a performer, teacher, choreographer, artistic director, and thinker. Her personal idiom has evolved over the years in an amazing blend of virtuosity (tayyari) and sensitive expressions (abhinaya), revealing the highest degree of classicism.
Recipient of many prestigious awards including the ‘Maharashtra RajyaPuraskar 2011’; Guru ShamaBhate has held many positions of prestige and respect across institutions. She has acquired a special place in the hearts of music and dance lovers, for her extensive work in traditional as well as contemporary format.
Inaugurating the event, Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Director General, Amity Directorate of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts & Visual Arts, stressed the need for development of all forms of Art.
Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Director General, Amity Directorate of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts & Visual Arts welcoming Guru ShamaBhate with a sapling
Guru ShamaBhate has performed at many prestigious festivals at Delhi, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Goa, Bangalore, Nasik, Lucknow, Jaipur et al. Her graceful performances have acquired a special place in the hearts of music and dance lovers.
Guru ShamaBhate has travelled extensively to the USA, Canada, Europe, Turkey, Malaysia, and Singapore. She is invited to perform solo as well as in group compositions. She shared her valuable experiences of travel & interaction with the artists around the globe
Guru ShamaBhate interacting with students & faculty
Guru ShamaBhate showing various dance movements & postures
She also discussed about her inspiration from eminent artist Raza’s paintings. Shediscussed the association of colors with her choreography. She also spoke at length about her costumes & the inspiration that leads to a major change for a change in color, fabric & details of her dance costumes
Guru ShamaBhate Visuals from her performances & discussing about the inspiration & costumes
Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Director General, Amity Directorate of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts & Visual Arts interacting with Guru shamaBhatewhile showing the infrastructure facilities of the Domain
Guru ShamaBhate also took a round of the Deptt& appreciated the infrastructure & creative work of Fashion & fine arts students
The event was well attended by students and faculty members of ASFT, ASFA & ASPA
A Talk Show by eminent Fashion Designer Mr. Gaurav Gupta had been organized on 3rd April 2013
During the Talk show eminent Fashion Designer Mr. Gaurav Gupta shared the gems of wisdom with the audience. The event was inaugurated by Ms. Divya Chauhan, Chairperson, (ASFT, ASFA & ASPA), who also actively participated in the Talk-Show. The students’ quest for knowledge was worth witnessing, as Mr. Gaurav Gupta faced a volley of questions ranging from the possible career options, essential qualifications, how to develop them to the more inquisitive queries like his favorite designer, his chosen muse, his inspirations etc.
Designer Gaurav gupta & Ms Divya Chauhan ,Chairperson, (ASFT, ASFA & ASPA) during Designer talk Show
A Talk Show by Ms Varija Bajaj , Fashion Designer & Founder Director VARIJA Design Studio has been organized 15th Oct 2016 by Amity School of Fashion Technology under Amity Directorate of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts Performing Arts & Visual Arts for all the students of Undergraduate & postgraduate Programs of ASFT
Inaugurating the event, Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Director General, Amity Directorate of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts & Visual Arts, stressed the need for focusing on Industry-Academic interface, which is the foundation behind the Talk Show series.
Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Director General, Amity Directorate of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts & Visual Arts inaugurating the Talk show
Varija is a leading name in the Indian fashion bridal segment. VARIJA Design Studio under designer Varija Bajaj specializes in customized bridal requirements with expertise in figure corrections and colour –skin balance. Ms Varija , a successful entrepreneur & a member of FDCI (Fashion Design Council of India) shared her experiences of participating in various Fashion weeks
She shared her familiarities while customer handling & also channeled students to work hard to make up their careers after completing their studies
Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Director General, Amity Directorate of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts & Visual Arts felicitating Ms Varija Bajaj with Amity momento
The event was well attended by students and faculty members of ASFT
A Talk Show by Ms Priyanka Batra , Fashion Designer & Founder Director PREEVIN has been organized 29th Sept 2016 by Amity School of Fashion Technology under Amity Directorate of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts Performing Arts & Visual Arts for all the students of Semester I of all Undergraduate & postgraduate Programs of ASFT
Inaugurating the event, Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Director General, Amity Directorate of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts & Visual Arts, stressed the need for focusing on Industry-Academic interaction, which is the rationale behind the Talk Show series.
Ms Priyanka Batra , Fashion Designer & Founder Director PREEVIN sharing her experiences & speaking about her design collections
Ms Priyanka Batra, a well established fashion designer shared her journey with students from year 2011 when Priyanka launched a label by the name of PREEVIN. She cited that PREEVIN is an extension of her personality and is currently catering to formal and fusion wear for women.
She pompously shared her experiences from a small outlet in Karol Bagh to The Fashion Street of ShahpurJat .She spoke at length about her experiences in designing & organizing exhibitions at various metropolitan cities of India. On an international level, Priyanka Batra is also catering to the UAE, USA, UK and many other international markets.
ASFT students attending the talk show
The event was well attended by students and faculty members of ASFT
A Talk Show by Ms Chhaya Mehrotra, Fashion Designer has been organized 4th Oct 2016 by Amity School of Fashion Technology under Amity Directorate of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts Performing Arts & Visual Arts for all the students of Semester I of all Undergraduate & postgraduate Programs of ASFT
Inaugurating the event, Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Director General, Amity Directorate of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts & Visual Arts, stressed the need for focusing on Industry-Academic interaction, which is the rationale behind the Talk Show series. He also spoke at length about the various speakers who have visited Amity University as part of this initiative.
Ms Chhaya Mehrotra, Fashion Designer sharing her experiences & speaking about her design collections
Ms Chhaya mentioned that has always been fascinated with fabrics and colour. Her desire to pursue design as a career earned her a degree in Textile Design. She mentioned that even after all her years of experience in fashion & textiles industry, her desire to work with diverse surface techniques and a spectrum of colours in addition to a yen for finesse is truly visible in all her creations.
Ms Chhaya launched her label in 2009 after relocating to Noida and applied just enough of her own characteristic design aesthetic to the venerable signatures to create a look that balances Indian heritage with the utmost respect for luxurious urban chic.
ASFT students attending the talk show
The event was well attended by students and faculty members of ASFT
A Talk Show by Ms Rinku Sobti , Fashion Designer has been organized 15th Sept 2016 by Amity School of Fashion Technology under Amity Directorate of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts Performing Arts & Visual Arts for all the students of Semester I of all Undergraduate & postgraduate Programs of ASFT
Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Director General, Amity Directorate of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts & Visual Arts making the opening remarks
Inaugurating the event, Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Director General, Amity Directorate of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts & Visual Arts, stressed the need for focusing on Industry-Academic interaction, which is the rationale behind the Talk Show series. He also spoke at length about the various Fashion Designers who have visited Amity University as part of this initiative.
Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, welcoming Fashion Designer Rinku Sobti with a sapling
The event was well attended by students and faculty members of ASFT
Fashion Designer Rinku Sobti sharing her experiences & speaking about her design collections
Ms Rinku Sobti is the Founder Designer of Rinku Sobti Fashions Pvt. Ltd. a company she started two decades back. She started her career with a London based Indian designer. Later she worked with an Export house and eventually graduated to having her own Flagship store in New Delhi.
Ms Rinku Sobti mentioned that the brand today has major presence in mainstream fashion industry and the designer has been attaining new heights ever since she came in the world of fashion.
Ms Rinku Sobti shared her experiences at various international shows, like the Coterie in New York and Tuileries in Paris and in London.
She highlighted that she has made a comprehensive effort for promoting Indian Handloom Brands and also supporting the handloom artisans and the art of weaving by working along with multiple clusters and bringing new designs to these clusters so that the handloom gets associated with young generation.
ASFT students attending the talk show
The event was well attended by students and faculty members of ASFT
On Wednesday the 24th August, 2016, Mr. P.K.D. Nambiar, Managing Director, Flags Communications & Chairman, B-Square Group Of Companies addressed the ASFT & ASFA students on the topic of "Role of Creativity in Leadership & Entrepreneurship."
The event was organized by Amity Directorate of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts Performing Arts & Visual Arts, as part of their Talk Show series. Inaugurating the event, Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Director General, Amity Directorate of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts & Visual Arts, stressed the need for focusing on Industry-Academic interaction, which is the rationale behind the Talk Show series. He also spoke at length about the various speakers who have visited Amity University as part of this initiative.
In his address, Mr. P.K.D. Nambiar took examples from various fields and shared with the students the qualities which should be present in a leader. He encouraged the students to take initiative, be creative and think differently in order to become a leader in their respective fields.
ASFT & ASFA students attending the talk show
The event was well attended by students and faculty members of ASFT and ASFA.
Industry Interaction by Mr. Mayank Vasles, GM-HR,Reliance Retail at ASFT, Noida on 26th August, 2016
On Friday the 26th August, 2016, Mr. Mayank Vasles, GM-HR, Reliance Retail visited ASFT, Noida and addressed the final year students on the topic of "Campus Placement & Internship Opportunities at Reliance Retail."
The event was organized by the Placement Committee of ASFT. Mr. Mayank talked at length on the history, growth and expansion plans of Reliance Retail. He spoke of the various career opportunities existing in the esteemed organization as well as the skills required to be displayed by the candidates for these positions.
Engrossed ASFT students listening to Mr. Mayank Vasles
The students of B. Sc. (Fashion Design/ Textile Design/ Fashion Technology & 3 continent), MA (Fashion Retail Management). MA (Fashion & Textile Merchandising) & MBA (Fashion Management) attended this session. They interacted with enthusiasm and asked relevant questions, which was very well appreciated by Mr. Mayank . The event was well attended by the students and some of the faculty members of ASFT.
Later on, Mr. Mayank was shown the various labs and facilities of ASFT. We was very impressed with the infrastructure, faculty members and students of ASFT.
Mr. Mayank Vasles, GM-HR, Reliance Retail being presented amity momento by prof. Shankar sahay
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started”- Mark Twain
After completing his graduation in Fashion Technology from Amity School of Fashion Technology, in the year 2016, young student Anurag Baghel, decided to continue with further studies and thus, went on to do M.A in Fashion Retail management. Unlike his other classmates, he did not sit for campus placements as his plans and visions were much larger.
Sharing his journey with the post-graduate fresher students, during the orientation ceremony, 2019 dated 18th July 2019 , Anurag spoke about his vision, his label and the challenges that he faced along the road-map of his career path. He launched his label, Twig Tie, as an online brand, specializing in bespoke men’s suits and Indian ethnic wear in August, 2018. He set up a small studio in Noida where he designs trendy menswear for the young and the young-at-heart. He sells his designs across India and overseas as well.
Products of Anurag Baghel's brand
Anurag told the students that the secret of his success is that he dared to take the first step. He motivated the students with a simple philosophy which is- “To Get Started instead of Just Dreaming”. He said that if he was able to do it then so can they.
Anurag Baghel at the talk session
Students got an opportunity to interact with their senior on a personal level. They asked many questions. They wanted to know about ways to set their designs apart from other competitors, digital media, quality and finishing, achieving the right fit, building customer base; promoting the brand and many such things. Anurag answered each question with a lot of honesty and passion.
Anurag Baghel answering students' queries
The event was organized under the able guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Director General (Amity Directorate of applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts/ Visual Arts). Amity University regularly organizes such talk sessions to motivate and inspire the students to raise their bar and to achieve success in life through hard work and perseverance.
“The Difference between who you are and who you want to be, is what you do”
There is a fear in the minds of youngsters that entrepreneurship is very difficult and is possible only after getting experience. In order to remove fear from the minds of aspiring youngsters and to motivate them as they step into the world of fashion, a talk session was organized.
Ms Shreya Vashishth, ASFT batch of 2019 , Founder of label Aura The Closet
A young, fashion enthusiast who dared to take on the entrepreneurship road was invited on 18th July 2019 ,. She had a special connect with the audience due to the fact that she is a proud alumni of ASFT. Ms Shreya Vashishtha completed her Masters in Design- Fashion & Textiles just three months back. And, here she was, talking with students about how to set up their own ventures.
While pursuing her Masters, Shreya started her label in 2017. The name of the label is Aura The Closet. She specializes in ethnic wear and bridal wear. She offers customized solutions and her designs are sold all across country, Canada, Dubai and USA. She is all set to open her flagship store in Khan Market very soon.
Shreya spoke about her entrepreneurship journey, her label and how she started from scratch to build her brand identity. She answered all questions from the students and motivated them to build their career at their own pace and terms. Students got an opportunity to interact with their Senior, Shreya on one-to-one basis. They raised various concerns and asked a lot of questions regarding the right time to start their own ventures, challenges, required skills, managing customers, how to scale up and many more. Shreya was able to address all their queries satisfactorily.
The event was organized under the able guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Director General ( Amity Directorate of applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts/ Visual Arts). It proved to be an enriching session for the students as they had live example of their senior who has achieved success by taking up entrepreneurship. The students got inspired and were full of enthusiasm to start their journey in the fashion world.
“Who questions much, shall learn much and retain much” – Francis Bacon
Engagement with industry leaders is a priority at Amity School of Fashion Technology. Key professionals from apparel & textile sectors are invited on a regular basis to interact with students. It helps the learners to understand the dynamic working of the industry and to gain insights on the new trends and technologies that are making their way in the ever-evolving industry. Students also get an understanding of career prospects across various sectors.
Mr Rajiv Pande, Vice President (garments) at Ginny Filaments Pvt. Ltd.
As part of the orientation program for the new students of undergraduate fashion courses like Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Technology, Textile Design, an interactive session was organized to explore career prospects in fashion & apparel industry. The session dated 20th July 2019 , was led by Mr. Rajiv Pande who is the Senior Vice President (Garments) at Ginny Filaments Pvt. Ltd. He comes with a rich experience of more than 35 years in the industry having worked at senior level positions at TCNS, Shahi Exports, and Maral Overseas.
Students asking questions during the session
More than 120 students attended the session that began with a synopsis of the current scenario of apparel exports business in India. Mr. Rajiv Pande talked about new technologies in the industry and new skill sets that are required to adapt to the changing demands of the industry. Students asked intelligent questions about export demand, economy and supply chain management.
Question Answer Session
Prof, (Dr) Pradeep Joshi, Director General, Amity Directorate of Applied Arts, Fine Arts and Performing Arts & Visual Arts, believes that students learn much more when they ask questions. He always encourages open talk sessions to quench their curiosity. The interactive session proved to be an eye-opener for our newbies as they step into the exciting world of textiles & apparels.
Students with the guest speakers.
“Education is not about filling a bucket but lighting a fire” – William Butler Yeats
At Amity School of Fashion Technology, a priority is to ensure that budding designers get ample opportunities to interact with industry leaders throughout the year. ASFT has established close ties with designers, garment professionals, fashion entrepreneurs and key academicians to make this possible. A dynamic session was organized for the new batch of undergraduate students to motivate and orient them for a career in the fashion & apparel industry.
Renowned Fashion Designer, Ms Anupama Dayal
Under the guidance of Prof, (Dr) Pradeep Joshi, Director General, Amity Directorate of Applied Arts, Fine Arts and Performing Arts & Visual Arts, renowned fashion designer, Ms Anupama Dayal, was invited to Amity campus on 20th July 2019 to share her experiences and knowledge with budding designers. With a strong emphasis on hand printing and needle craft techniques of India, Ms Anupama Dayal has given wings to her label “Anupamaa” that has now become the global voice of beautiful Indian handicrafts. She was awarded the designer of the year by Cosmopolitan fun fearless female awards 2011, voted as outstanding by ELLE US and style.com while Vogue UK declared her Autumn/winter 2008 collection as ‘easily the prettiest. More than 120 students from Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Technology, and Textile Design participated in this invigorating session.
Attentive audience at the interactive session
As the students step into the fashion world, many doubts and questions come to their minds. Ms Anupama Dayal has a rich experience in designing, manufacturing, brand building & marketing in resort wear, pret, ethnic wear and home. She answered all the questions and queries of the students with a lot of wit, humor and patience. Students asked questions ranging from sustainability, e-commerce, client handling, and international market to her personal design philosophy and journey. The interactive session was not just informative but also motivational for the new aspirants.
Ms Anupama Dayal answered all queries from the budding designers
The session ended with a note of gratitude from Ms Smita Bagai, Domain Coordinator & Associate Professor at ASFT.
Ms Smita Bagai, Domain Coordinator & Associate Professor, giving Vote of Thanks to our honorable guest
Amity provides great opportunities to students to talk directly with industry stalwarts. Students get valuable insights into the working of the industry and are inspired to do even better.
Indian apparel & textiles sector is one of the oldest industries in Indian economy. India is ranked as the second largest exporter of textiles & apparel in the world. There is a huge opportunity in terms of jobs for the students of fashion in this ever-growing sector. To update the students on the current trends in the industry and to give them a perspective on career opportunities in the export sector, a session was held on 20th July, 2019.
Ms Sakshi Anand at the industry talk session
Students of first year post-graduate programs like M.Des. - Fashion & Textiles, MA- Fashion & Textiles Merchandising & MA - Fashion Retail Management, were invited for an interactive session with very experienced member of the export industry, Ms. Sakshi Anand on18th July 2019
Ms. Sakshi has more than 15 years of rich experience in buying, merchandising and product development of apparel for Indian and international markets. She is currently employed as Manager Merchandising with Cascade Enterprises. Students were keen to understand the organization of an export set up and the system of working. Ms Sakshi made the session interesting with many anecdotes, real life experiences and funny instances. Ms. She gave an overview of the industry and how the export orders are managed. She also explained in detail about the various job roles that the students may adopt after completing the course like designers, merchandisers, quality assurance executives, CAD designers, production managers, product developers etc.
The session helped the students in understanding the dynamics of garment order management on a mass scale. It helped them to understand the requirements of the industry and the skill sets that they need to get suitable jobs. It was an insightful session which made them more aware about the current business scenario. Students asked innumerable questions to broaden their perspective related to the export industry.
1Ms Sakshi Anand with the students
Amity School of Fashion technology, under the able leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Director General, Amity Directorate of Applied Arts, Fine Arts and Performing Arts & Visual Arts, provides training and skill development for getting lucrative jobs in the textile & apparel export sector. Many of the students are working with the best export & buying houses like Shahi Exports, Orient Craft, Richa Global, Radnik exports and many others.
FASHION DESIGN COLLECTION PRESENTATION
The evening of first day of Amity Youth Fest 2018 was bedizened with “KREATIV ’18–Fashion Design Collection Presentation” organized by Amity School of Fashion Technology (ASFT) on the theme- REVIVAL OF TRADITIONA INDIA- AN UNSAID STORY
The Fashion Design Collection Presentation which had been created & presented by the students of Amity School of Fashion Technology (ASFT) on 8th March 2018 , 6 pm onwards spoke volumes about the rich plenteous of Fashion & textiles ,their importance & agreement in contemporary fashion.
The students of ASFT displayed various Collection- Gothic Tales, Autumn Gold, Rebellious Queens, Blanch Luminous, Red Carpet, Maulin Rouge. All the collections displayed the students ability to create and construction Fashion garments.
The event was attended by distinguished personalities of the fashion fraternity like Ms Sakshi Gupta, Fashion Blogger/ Model/ Actor, Ms Shilpa Sahni ,Image consultant , Mr Ashish Batra, fashion Designer, Ms Honey , academician & Ms Garima from Lakme .
Fashion Teams from various schools including Pearl Academy Noida, Apeejay Institue of Design Noida, ATDC Gurugram , Satyam Fashion Institute Noida, FDDI Noida, Lisaa Institute of Design New Delhi, SNDT Noida, Apeejay Satya University Sohna, World Design University, KVA DAV college for Women karnal.
Apeejay Satya University Sohna won the first prize followed by Pearl Academy Noida and ATDC Gurugram.
Dr Ashok K Chauhan, Founder President, Amity Group of Institutions, Dr. Aseem K Chauhan- Chancellor, Amity university , Ms Divya Chauhan, chairperson Amity School of Fashion Technology, Amity School Of Fine Arts& Amity School Of Performing Arts also blessed the students and praised the efforts being put up by the students & faculty of ASFT
Students of Amity School of Fashion Technology have proved time and again, that if you can dream it then you can achieve it. Following the vision of Founder President of Amity Group of Education, Mr. Ashok Chauhan and under the capable guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Director General, Amity Directorate of Applied Arts, Fine Arts and Performing Arts & Visual Arts, students have achieved tremendous success and recognition. Ms. Vaishvi Lakhina is a proud alumna of Amity School of Fashion Technology, from the batch of 2016. Vaishvi started her foray in the design world, while still a student at ASFT. She launched her label Lakhina Couture and dedicated herself in providing fashion consultancy and latest designer customized outfits at revolutionary prices. Her designs were loved by most, which led to a surge of followers on Lakhina Couture’s instagram page. Soon, she became an influencer and rest as they say is history!
Vaishvi’s brand Lakhina Couture has become one of the most respected brands in India today, known for its distinctive use of colors, quality of fabrics, perfect fit & stitch, intricate embroideries and gloriously rich Indian aesthetics. Vaishvi believes that the key to success is to start before you are ready as one can never be fully prepared at any point. If you move fast, then you have more time to experiment and learn along the way. She leveraged on growing Indian social media followers and social media marketing to push her brand to new heights.
Today, Vaishvi’s instagram page has more than 112k followers. She has been featured in Economic Times budding entrepreneur show and was recently acknowledged as the Style Diva at Magicka Woman Entrepreneur event. She was also awarded as the Best student of her batch during the convocation ceremony at Amity University.
In spite of her busy schedule and work commitments, Vaishvi maintains her connect with her alma mater. She interacted with the new joinees of ASFT on 19th july 2019 .She often takes out time to meet her juniors at Amity School of Fashion Technology so that she can interact with them and motivate them to be entrepreneurs. She advises them to be always confident and put in their best efforts, hard work and focus to achieve success. The well-researched curriculum at Amity School of Fashion Technology, creates not just designers, but also leaders who have the confidence to imagine and achieve.
Marketing club always aspires to bring in industry professionals to share their experiences with students. Keeping this philosophy, we invited Mr. Suvodeep Mukherjee, Senior General Manager TUV SUD to ASFT. A two hours session was held with event hosted by Ms. Apoorva; final year student of MA(FTM).
What did the students gain from the seminar- What are the current practices on sustainability and how TUV SUD is engaged with organizations throughout the world to achieve this objective.
The seminar also touched upon how sustainability is simply everything that we need for our survival and well-being, either directly or indirectly from our environment. Sustainability creates and maintains the conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony, that permit fulfilling the social, economic and other requirements of present and future generations.
Mr. Suvodeep Mukherjee, Senior General Manager TUV SUD making a presentation to ASFT students .
Students interacting with the Guest
Students & faculty of ASFT with Mr. Suvodeep Mukherjee, Senior General Manager TUV SUD
Vaishvi’s brand Lakhina Couture has become one of the most respected brands in India today, known for its distinctive use of colors, quality of fabrics, perfect fit & stitch, intricate embroideries and gloriously rich Indian aesthetics. Vaishvi believes that the key to success is to start before you are ready as one can never be fully prepared at any point. If you move fast, then you have more time to experiment and learn along the way. She leveraged on growing Indian social media followers and social media marketing to push her brand to new heights.
Today, Vaishvi’s instagram page has more than 112k followers. She has been featured in Economic Times budding entrepreneur show and was recently acknowledged as the Style Diva at Magicka Woman Entrepreneur event. She was also awarded as the Best student of her batch during the convocation ceremony at Amity University.
In spite of her busy schedule and work commitments, Vaishvi maintains her connect with her alma mater. She interacted with the new joinees of ASFT on 19th july 2019 .She often takes out time to meet her juniors at Amity School of Fashion Technology so that she can interact with them and motivate them to be entrepreneurs. She advises them to be always confident and put in their best efforts, hard work and focus to achieve success. The well-researched curriculum at Amity School of Fashion Technology, creates not just designers, but also leaders who have the confidence to imagine and achieve.
Amity School of Fashion Technology (ASFT) under Amity directorate of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts/ Visual Arts organized Talk show with Ms Shweta Gaur, renowned makeup artist on 11th sept 2019 at F-2 auditorium
Prof. ( Dr. ) Pradeep Joshi , Director General( Amity Directorate of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts/ Visual Arts ) addressing the gathering
When it comes to makeup, Shweta Gaur is the name that comes in mind of thousands of people who are looking for a reliable and professional makeup artist. SGMA Salon & Academy PVT LTD was established in 2014 and is owned by Shweta Gaur, a celebrity Makeup Artist, and fashion expert renowned not only in India but worldwide. SGMA offers both full time and part-time courses leading to lucrative career opportunities. With a passion to provide quality makeup education and after 8 years of successful operation, the SGMA Salon & Academy PVT LTD has expanded its branches in Delhi/NCR & Bengaluru.
Shweta Gaur has made waves for being the woman behind magnetism and the exquisiteness of her brides. She works along with her dedicated team to create the most gorgeous look for any given occasion. The use of innovative techniques and skin-friendly products is a part of her makeup procedure. She has been comprehensively doing traditional, modern and trendy makeovers for magazines shoots, fashion shows, portfolio, and editorial shoots. Her team encompasses of makeup artists who have undergone extensive training, worked as technical trainers, for various national and international makeup brands and, and have worked with some of the best makeup artists in the fashion industry. They have an exceptional and unique style that has reached a large number of audiences in the form of magazine covers and Ad films.
She is known for creating exceptionally beautiful brides and provides make-up trials. She is passionate about her work and believes in perfection at all costs. She wants to make every bride’s dream come true and make it the most memorable day of her life. She believes that everyone awaits the arrival of the bride with bated breaths patiently and wants to catch her first glimpse; hence to make it arresting and eye-catching is her responsibility. As a Freelance Makeup Artist in Delhi/NCR, & Bengaluru she has won the hearts of thousands and has a huge list of satisfied clients who love to come over and over again.
Shweta Gaur is a reputed Freelance Makeup Artist and has vast experience in wedding makeovers, bridal beauty makeup, party, and events makeup. Her past work experience as a cabin crew member with Jet Airways helped her in traveling the world and gaining knowledge of beauty trends and latest makeup ideas. Her exposure to these global fashion trends in countries like Italy, France, Belgium, US, Canada, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, and South Africa catalyzed not only her skills but also brought her a huge amount of satisfied clients who swear by just the name of Shweta Gaur.
Prof. ( Dr. ) Pradeep Joshi , Director General( Amity Directorate of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts/ Visual Arts ) welcoming Ms Shweta gaur
Ms shweta gaur addressing the ASFT students
Addressing the students, she apprised that our physical appearance plays a crucial role in creating our first impression. Makeup helps to give a complete look to the garments designed and created by Fashion Designers hence understanding of various makeup techniques always adds to the advantage of any Fashion Design student. Fashion stylists also need to have a good understanding of Makeup techniques and changing trends
ASFT students attending the session
She communicated about the countless methods and cosmetics which women could use to look beautiful. She informed that apart from external application of cosmetics, there are few changes in our daily routines to improve our lifestyles like – Exercising, drinking lots of water and taking good night sleep and a good but controlled diet At the end the attendees had all the words for the valuable session.
Under the dynamic leadership of Ms Divya Chauhan , Chairperson ASFT,ASFA& ASPA and Prof, (Dr) Pradeep Joshi, Director General, Amity Directorate of Applied Arts, Fine Arts ,Performing Arts & Visual Arts, a Designer Talk Show was organized by Amity school of Fashion Technology in Amity campus on 27th Sept 2019 ,11.30 am with renowned Fashion Designer Mr Varun bahl to share his journey in the Fashion industry .The theme of the session was “FASHION & TEXTILES INDUSTRY 4.0- OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES”
Ms Divya Chauhan , Chairperson ASFT,ASFA& ASPA making the welcome address
Mr Varun Bahl is a renowned Fashion Designer & asscociate Member of FDCI. He is a graduate of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi, Varun Bahl launched his eponymous label in 2001. He showcased his Spring/Summer 2004 collection at White in Italy to both international acclaim and commercial success. Later, he was chosen by the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana to showcase his SS '07 and AW '07-'08 collections at Milan Fashion Week, making him one of the first Indian designer ever to participate on the calendar.
Renowned fashion designer Mr Varun Bahl and Ms Divya Chauhan , Chairperson ASFT,ASFA& ASPA during the Talk show
Mr Varun’s work marries the beauty of heritage Indian handcrafted embroideries with a modern colour sensibility. His clothes range from traditional saris and lehenga ensembles to contemporary separates like trousers, tunics, jackets, and dresses. He is known for the lightness of his fabrics and not overloading them with heavy embellishments. He has been dubbed the couturier of flowers because of his love for floral motifs that he explores in each of his collections—whether couture or ready-to-wear—via embroideries, weaves, and prints.
Ms Divya Chauhan , Chairperson ASFT,ASFA& ASPA during the Talk show
He discussed his various collections, the inspirations behind his collections and the elements of design being used by him. In 2010, he launched his menswear label in collaboration with acclaimed Indian film producer and director Karan Johar called Karan Johar + Varun Bahl. And in the past, he has partnered with brands like Audi, Mercedes, and Snapdeal. His latest venture is Aurum by Varun Bahl, a luxury wedding design company that curates bespoke festivities with precision, creativity, and Varun’s signature touch. Mr varun Bahl is considered to be one of the few remaining true artists & couturiers' in the Indian fashion industry.
Mr Varun Bahl, showing his workroom in the Presentation
His designs embody glamour, sophistication & are an inherently sexy luxe style statement. The labels belief is to pave the way for couture to be embraced as part of one's daily wardrobe with a generous use of exotic motifs & rich luminous tones like old rose, fuchsia & reds. The brands clientele base comprises Bollywood celebrities, known personalities & a loyal customer base spanning India, USA, UK, Middle East and Far East too. Clients swear his clothes are heirlooms like jewelry because of their classic sensibility and incredible quality. Varun Bahl also has a commercially successful menswear label with Indian filmmaker Karan Johar called Karan Johar + Varun Bahl since 2010.
Fashion design student clearing their doubts and apprehensions about future of Fashion industry
Mr Varun Bahl retorting to student’s queries
Mr Varun Bahl discussed his forte and mentioned that he is best known for blending the classic with the contemporary, the antique with the new, and the innovative use of fabrics which present a perfect mix of two of his latest collections- the French floral series, which has European influence mixed with vintage designs, and his latest Couture Collections, which have an innovative play of colour, texturing and beautifully hand crafted surface ornamentation. He discussed about the opportunities & challenges of FASHION & TEXTILES INDUSTRY 4.0-and also discussed about diverse sectors of the Fashion apparel & textiles .
Prof, (Dr) Pradeep Joshi interacting with the designer during the Talk show
Ms Divya Chauhan , Chairperson ASFT,ASFA& ASPA and Prof, (Dr) Pradeep Joshi, Director General, Amity Directorate of Applied Arts, Fine Arts ,Performing Arts & Visual Arts, felicitating Mr Varun Bahl with Amity momento
Prof, (Dr) Pradeep Joshi, Director General, Amity Directorate of Applied Arts, Fine Arts ,Performing Arts & Visual Arts giving away the Vote of thanks
The students had so many queries related to Fashion industry and the Designer was responding to each one of them with his wide understanding of the Fashion industry. The interactive session was very informative and motivational for the students.
Amity School of Fashion Technology has established good linkages with Fashion Designers, apparel experts, fashion entrepreneurs and key academicians to strengthen Industry relationship. A dynamic session was organized for the ASFT students to motivate and familiarize them for a career in the fashion & apparel industry.
Under the dynamic leadership of Prof, (Dr) Pradeep Joshi, Director General, Amity Directorate of Applied Arts, Fine Arts ,Performing Arts & Visual Arts, an interactive session was organized by Amity school of Fashion Technology with Ms Parina Chopra, ASFT alumni , TV celebrity, Model, Actress , grooming expert & Founder of Fashion Label AQUA was invited to Amity campus on 18th Sept 2019 ,12.30 pm to share her journey in the Theatre & Fashion industry .The theme of the session was “FASHION & TEXTILES INDUSTRY 4.0- OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES”
Ms Parina Chopra, born and brought up in Delhi is a graduate of Fashion Design program from ASFT. She went to Mumbai to pursue acting and modeling, did film acting course from Barry John Acting Studio Mumbai. She took 1 year experience in stage plays, and did commercials, web series. She did lead roles in web series called Barcode, produced by panorama and Hungama, Vikram Bhatt’s web series called Maaya . She was India’s next top model season 3 finalist. Now she has launched her own apparel label in Delhi by the name AQUA. She works as a Fashion event & wedding planner too
She spoke at length about her studies, projects etc and how her studies in Fashion Design helped her in Styling and presenting herself as an actress. She also quoted the relevance of History of Fashion in designing the costumes for time era Drama Movies & serials . she spoke on the relevance of topic “FASHION & TEXTILES INDUSTRY 4.0- OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES” and also discussed about diverse sectors of the apparel & textiles supply chain and transformations communication and retailing due to digitalization.
Ms Parina Chopra addressing the students
Attentive audience at the interactive session
Ms Parina chopra has a rich experience in Acting, styling, modeling, Event Management ,Costume Designing. The students had so many queries related to various profiles . She answered all the questions and queries of the students quoting various instances form her experience.
Prof. ( Dr. ) Pradeep Joshi , Director General( Amity Directorate of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts/ Visual Arts ) felicitating Ms Parina Chopra with Amity momento.
The interactive session was very enlightening and also motivational for the students.
A Talk show was organized by Amity school of Fashion Technology under Amity Directorate of Applied Arts, Fine Arts ,Performing Arts & Visual Arts with eminent Accessory designer Akassh K Aggarwal who was invited to Amity campus on 18th Sept 2019 ,11.00 am .The theme of the session was “FASHION & TEXTILES INDUSTRY 4.0- OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES”
Follow your passion, be prepared to work hard and sacrifice, and, above all, don't let anyone limit your dreams. These words of wisdom by Donovan Bailey truly define the personality and passion of Akassh K Aggarwal, Accessory Designer, who is known for his brand ‘Shubhashini Ornamentals’ and is equally passionate about his role as a LGBTQ Rights Activist for his Social Initiative called #PrideIndia.
He is a self-made entrepreneur, who believes in learning from mistakes and that’s why he is never fearful of committing them. As an accessory designer, he is known for his unconventional approach of making more than mere fashion statements. He has also been a key player in blending his fashion aesthetics with a social message on the ramp. His is unconventional in every way possible and that’s his USP.
If multi-functionality had a name, it could be Akassh, as he can be seen working on multi-projects in one go. His dynamic personality reflects in his educational qualifications that include multiple diplomas in Gemology and Diamond Grading, Jewellery Design and Jewellery Expert Technology from the Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery, New Delhi. He is also certified in Diamond Grading Lab Manual from Gemological Institute of America. As an expert, he is also known for his technical skills in Polish Diamond Grading and International Commercial Standard, application of astrology and colour therapy to Gemstone use and various aspects of jewellery manufacturing including core techniques, and quality control.
Akassh believes in action and strongly live by it. It’s his vision and action that has found a place in renowned publications like Times of India, Hindustan Times, The Economic Times, The Hindu, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Femina, Cosmopolitan and more. He is a critic of perfection and has extended his participation on several platforms as a mentor, visiting faculty and fashion expert at IMS-Design & Innovation Academy, JD Institute and International Gemological Laboratories & Institute. At present, he is working on a module, where he is working as a mentor to groom upcoming designers and start-ups. All this has helped him earn a distinguished repute in the industry and has been awarded ‘Best Creative Jewellery Designer’ at the prestigious ‘Ravishing Wedding Awards 2016 and the Rajiv Gandhi Global Excellence Award for Consumer Education- Gems & Jewellery. He has also been awarded at 33rd World Environmental Congress, jointly held by the International Association of Education for World Peace and Indian Institute of Ecology and Environment. Also, he has been felicitated at the All India Achievers Conference in the year 2014.
His continued association with Indian Federation of Fashion Development (IIFD) and his collection representing social causes have been received well. Through runway, he has tried to highlight key issues like racism, female foeticide, women empowerment, gender inequality, LGBTQ, marital rape, and intolerance. For the same, he has been featured on various national news channels like NDTV India, CNN News 18, REPUBLIC TV, MIRROR NOW, IndiaToday, AajTak, Times Now, and more. He is also known for this continued association with NHRC on ‘The Gender Sensitization Programme’. As a creative person with a difference, he had some iconic names as showstoppers to highlight these issues that include Zeenat Aman, dance guru Geeta Kapur, acid attack survivor and activist Laxmi, transgender activist Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, actress Mandira Bedi, Olympic medallist and Para-athlete Deepa Mallik. As a designer with a unique perspective to fashion he has also worked with *Sushmita Sen, Vidya Balan, Swara Bhaskar, Sunny Leone, Gauhar Khan*
Akassh discussed about his various collections and mentioned that he knows the art of balancing and devotes equal time to his art aesthetics and social responsibility. On the social front, he has been vocal about the rights of LGBTQ community and has been part of public discussion, talk shows that addressed the most recent repeal of Section 377 by the Supreme Court of India. With his powerful identity, today he stands proud as a leader, who runs the initiative called #PrideIndia and creates awareness about gender sensitivity and the LGBTQ community among various spheres of the society.
He deliberated on the prospects & challenges of FASHION & TEXTILES INDUSTRY 4.0-and also discussed about diverse sectors of the accessory, apparel & textiles supply chain and transformations communication and retailing due to digitalization.
Eminent Accessory designer Akassh K Aggarwal addressing the students
Students asking questions during the Talk show
The students had so many queries related to Fashion accessory industry .Mr akassh answered all the questions and queries of the students as an established accessory designer & successful Entrepreneur .
Prof. ( Dr. ) Pradeep Joshi , Director General( Amity Directorate of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts/ Visual Arts ) felicitating Accessory designer Akassh K Aggarwal with Amity momento
The students appreciated the Talk show and the effort of the school in organizing the Event.
A dynamic session was organized for the ASFT students to motivate and familiarize them for their career progression in the fashion & apparel industry.
Mr Pallab Baneerjee addressing the students
Mr Pallab has worked for GAP Inc. for more than 20 years and was vice president for global sourcing of woven garments and also managing director for india operations for 4 years. Mr pallab is a nift alumnus and completed his post graduation in apparel marketing and merchandising in the year 1992. He had also completed program on financial management from Cornell University, USA.
Mr Pallab Baneerjee addressing the students
Mr Pallab discussed Global Apparel Market Size. He presented the data on world’s Largest Exporters of Textile and Apparel 2017 & 2018. He then focused on Indian Textile & Apparel Market size and discussed the various contributory factors for the growth in Apparel, textiles, Home Furnishings and accessories
Prof. ( Dr. ) Pradeep Joshi , Director General( Amity Directorate of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts/ Visual Arts ) addressing the gathering during the Presentation on FASHION & TEXTILES INDUSTRY 4.0- OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES
He deliberated on the prospects & challenges of FASHION & TEXTILES INDUSTRY 4.0-and also discussed about diverse sectors of the accessory, apparel & textiles supply chain and transformations communication and retailing due to digitalization. He discussed how artificial intelligence, automation, robotics have transformed manufacturing industries into smart factories, e-commerce, augmented reality, digitalization, have completely changed the way consumers buy fashion. Industry 4.0 has made the supply chain faster, more flexible, transparent and efficient. With the changing scenario, new opportunities have emerged in fashion & textiles sector. At the same time there are key challenges that the industry is facing. The cross-disciplinary seminar aims to explore emerging technologies and changing requirements due to the digital revolution.
The students had so many queries related to Fashion accessory industry .Mr pallab answered all the questions and queries of the students as an experienced Fashion professional with global exposure. The Faculty and students who attended the Session appreciated the effort of the school in organizing the Event
A Talk show was organized by Amity school of Fashion Technology under Amity Directorate of Applied Arts, Fine Arts ,Performing Arts & Visual Arts with Mr Prabhat Pande , Sr. Manager Professional & Business Services, EFI Optitex who was invited to Amity campus on 17th Sept 2019 ,1 pm .The theme of the session was “FASHION & TEXTILES INDUSTRY 4.0- OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES”
Mr Prabhat Pande addressing the students
Mr Prabhat Pande- Sr. Manager Professional & Business Services, EFI Optitex ,a company that specializes in digital innovation. Their ground breaking software solutions include 2D designs and 3D visualizations platforms that cover the entire supply chain, create efficient workflows and shorten time to market. With over 25 years of fashion and apparel innovation history, Optitex empowers fast fashion industry by responding quickly to changing demands and providing trusted solutions. Mr. pande spoke in detail about “virtual sampling in digital textile ecosystem”.
He discussed how 2D & 3D Integrated Pattern Design Software offered by EFI Optitex allows users to create faster cycles and produce products that better fit customer’s needs. The innovative Pattern Design Software offers a unique solution that combines powerful 2D design and true to life 3D visualization in a single platform that answers the needs of both apparel and technical textile industries.
Prof. ( Dr. ) Pradeep Joshi , Director General( Amity Directorate of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts/ Visual Arts ) addressing the gathering during the Presentation on FASHION & TEXTILES INDUSTRY 4.0- OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES
Attentive audience during the Presentation
He deliberated on the prospects & challenges of FASHION & TEXTILES INDUSTRY 4.0-and also discussed about diverse sectors of the accessory, apparel & textiles supply chain and transformations communication and retailing due to digitalization. He discussed how Industry 4.0 has made the supply chain quicker, and efficient.
The students had so many queries related to the software and its application in the Fashion & textile Industry The Faculty and students who attended the Session appreciated the effort of the school in organizing the Event .
A dynamic session was organized for the ASFT students to motivate and familiarize them for a career in the fashion & apparel industry.
Under the able guidance of Prof, (Dr) Pradeep Joshi, Director General, Amity Directorate of Applied Arts, Fine Arts ,Performing Arts & Visual Arts, a Talk show was organized by Amity school of Fashion Technology with Ms Varija Bajaj, Fashion designer, Founder at Varija, Varija Life, Varija Home, Lela by Varija Bajaj and O&Y was invited to Amity campus on 17th Sept 2019 ,11.30 am to share her journey in the Fashion industry .The theme of the session was “FASHION & TEXTILES INDUSTRY 4.0- OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES”
Prof. ( Dr. ) Pradeep Joshi , Director General( Amity Directorate of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts/ Visual Arts ) welcoming Ms Varija Bajaj with a sapling
A true patron of this and that look, VARIJA is a leading name in the Indian fashion bridal segment. VARIJA Design Studio under designer Varija Bajaj specializes in customised bridal requirements with expertise in figure corrections and colour –skin balance. VARIJA Is a member of FDCI(Fashion Design Council of India) and has been part of India Fashion Week for several seasons. VARIJA also has a lot of joint shows with various lifestyle and fashion brands besides doing her own shows with different themes to her credit. Apart from retailing through 40 multi-brand stores pan-India….VARIJA retails through her flagship store in Defence Colony,New Delhi. Her collections are adorned by various bollywood celebs like Jacqueline Fernandis, Mugda Godse, Hrishita Bhatt ,Asin, Karishma Kapoor,Gauhar khan...to name a few.
Being a successful entrepreneur, in an unorganized fashion sector, she is now a case study in ISB Hyderabad, the most reputed B-schools of the country. She is a mentor in over 15 colleges across the country like BD Somani-Mumbai,FMS-Delhi,Satyam-Delhi. She is also on the advisory board of Amity University and International Polytechnic for Women.
Varija Bajaj ha been honoured with the Delhi Gaurav Award for her immense contribution to the fashion industry by Dr.Harsh Vardhan,Hon'ble Minister for Science and Technology. She has also been awarded with the Womens Achivers Award for Fashion by the Young Environmentalists Trust, Mumbai .She also won one Build India Award as a Fashion entrepreneur by Hon. Minister Manoj Tiwari. Varija Bajaj has recently been awarded as the "50 top innovative social impactors" in the world by the world CSR Congress for her endeavors to bring about change in the society .
She discussed about the opportunities & challenges of FASHION & TEXTILES INDUSTRY 4.0-and also discussed about diverse sectors of the apparel & textiles supply chain and transformations communication and retailing due to digitalization. She discussed the rapid transformation happening in the Fashion industry
Ms Varija Bajaj addressing the students
The students had so many queries related to Fashion industry .She answered all the questions and queries of the students quoting various instances from her rich experience in the Fashion & textile Industry as a Fashion designer & successful Entrepreneur .
At the end of the session, the students & faculty had all the words of appreciation for the session .
The retail market in India has undergone a major transformation and has witnessed tremendous growth in the last 10 years. There is immense opportunity for the students of fashion & textiles in this burgeoning market. In order to understand the prospects better, a talk show was organized by Amity School of Fashion Technology, under the aegis of Amity Directorate of Fine arts/ Visual Arts/ Applied Arts and Performing Arts.
Mr Aseem Pandey, VP Tommy Hilfiger/ Calvin Klein interacting with students during the industry interaction session
Senior leader from the industry, Mr Aseem Pandey, who is the Vice President at Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, was invited for an interaction with the students. It was a dynamic session where students of post-graduate courses and final year students of Design discussed career prospects in the retail industry, growth opportunities and the future trajectory of the sector.
Students listening attentively to Mr. Aseem Pandey
Mr Aseem Pandey mentioned that retail is India’s largest industry, currently accounting for over 10% of the GDP and 8% of total employment. `India has become the preferred market for Indian and international fashion brands due to which India is now ranked No. 1 in Global Retail Development Index. The sector has been showing double digit growth figures since the past few years. High growth in the sector has resulted in more demand for trained work force. With high intake of employees, retail offers good packages, many perks and benefits along with independence and swift promotions.
Mr Aseem Pandey answering students' queries related to the retail sector
Speaking at the talk show, Prof. (Dr) Pradeep Joshi, Director General of Amity Directorate of Applied Arts, Fine Arts, Performing Arts & Visual Arts, briefed students about the placement process. He shared some important tips that the students can use in order to crack any interview like doing a thorough research about the company before appearing for the interview, importance of punctuality and a good CV. He also motivated students to take up jobs in the retail sector due to the wider scope that it offers in terms of growth and salary.
Prof.(Dr) Pradeep Joshi, motivating the students with his inspirational words
Students asked a lot of questions related to the required skills, work culture, training modules, different job profiles and the threat of automation. All their queries were answered to their satisfaction. They got valuable insight into the retail industry which would be very useful for them when they make their career decisions.
Amity School of Fashion Technology provides continuous opportunities to students to talk directly with industry stalwarts which helps in opening up their minds and giving them wider perspective.
Amity School of Fashion Technology has grown leaps and bounds under the dynamic leadership of our Director General, Prof. Dr Pradeep Joshi. Guided by his vision to provide opportunities to students to gain knowledge from the best in the industry,the young students of ASFT had the opportunity to interact with veteran fashion designer Ms Anju Modi.
Ms Anju Modi speaking at the event
The aim of the session was to motivate our young students to explore their passion and creativity through a mind-tickling interaction with one of the leading fashion designers of the industry. It was an ideal platform for exchange of ideas and to celebrate women leadership in fashion just ahead of Women’s day.
The session began with a brand journey video of Ms Anju Modi's eponymous label
Best known for costume design in movies likeBajiraoMastani and Ramleela, Ms Anju Modi, has been an integral part of the Indian fashion industry since 1990. She is a custodian of timeless Indian art and heritage and has been collaborating with artisans across the country to develop an extensive library in areas like weaving, vegetable dyeing, block printing and traditional embroideries.
ASFT Programme Coordinator, Ms Smita Bagai with Ms Anju Modi
Sharing her journey with a full house of undergraduate & post graduate students, Ms Anju Modi shared her forayin the world of fashion, many challenges that she faced, her experience of working in Bollywood with some of the finest actors like Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and director, Mr Sanjay Leela Bhansali. She emphasized on the importance of staying connected to one’s roots. She urged the students to explore the numerous arts and crafts of India and to uplift the artisans & craftsmen.
Students asked many questions and made the session interesting
It was indeed a privilege to have an industry stalwart like Ms Anju Modi at Amity School of Fashion Technology, Noida. With her vast experience in innovation, fashion, craft& entrepreneurship, she was able to instill a sense of inspiration and wonder in young students. Valuable inputs and knowledge that she shared, would surely help the students in their future roles as designers, creators and entrepreneurs.
Students of Amity School of Fashion Technology took a moment to break away from the routine of regular classes to get motivated by a very inspirational fashion leader, Ms Kalyani Saha Chawla. An interactive talk session was organized by the CRC cell to stimulate the students towards the path of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Ms. Kalyani Saha Chawla speaking at the event
Under the able guidance of Director General, ASFT, Prof. (Dr) Pradeep Joshi, the session was conducted to guide the students on how to become successful entrepreneurs. The aim of fashion education at ASFT is not just to provide jobs to students but to empower them to become job-creators. Young students are eager to start their own ventures but face many doubts and apprehensions. With this concern in mind, the session was planned to let the students exchange ideas and make an informed career choice.
The session began with short presentation of Ms Chawla’s entrepreneurship journey
A diva, a fashionista, a socialite and above all a woman of substance, Ms Kalyani Saha Chawla has donned many hats. Starting as a marketing representative with national newspaper,the Indian Express to becoming the Vice President at Christian Dior, her journey has been remarkable.Bubbling with entrepreneurial spirit, her many businesses include leather crafting business, boutique, leather export company and finally her E-commerce fashion platform Lulu & Sky and luxury silverware brand Rezon.
Ms Kalyani Saha Chawla making a point during the event ( L-R- MsSmitaBagai, Ms Anju Modi &Ms Kalyani Saha Chawla)
Sharing her journey with a full house of undergraduate & post graduate students,Ms Kalyani shared the tips onstarting-up, managing multiple businesses and overcomingKey takeaways from the session were:
- There is no short cut to success. Hard work is the only way forward.
- One has to constantly learn new skills and keep re-inventing oneself to remain relevant.
- Innovation is the key to success as that sets you apart from the competitors.
- Set clear goals and be focused to achieve great heights of success.
- Every failure is a learning so do not be afraid to fail.
Students asked many questions and made the session interesting
MsKalyani Saha Chawla brought with her a lot of fresh ideas and enthusiasm for the students of Amity School of Fashion Technology, Noida. With her vast experience in innovation, fashion & entrepreneurship, she was able to light a fire in the students to make a mark in the world of fashion. The session was inspiring, informative and a lot of fun!
Ms Kalyani Saha Chawla was felicitated at the event on behalf of Amity Directorate of Applied Arts, Fina Arta, Performing Arts & Visual Arts