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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Raebareli, students weave magic at Graduation Show in Lucknow
Students of Raebareili's National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) created magic with their dazzling collection that was on display at their Graduation Show held in Lucknow. The event showcased out-of-the-box concepts and designs that were a part of the final projects of the students from five departments — Accessory Design, Fashion Communication, Leather Design, Fashion Design, and Fashion Management Studies. Each department curated its exhibition or show under a unique title, celebrating the distinct identity and talent of its graduating students. Institute director NS Bora said: 'Each department curated its exhibition or show under a unique title, celebrating its graduating students' distinct identity and talent. The shows were titled Design Showcase (Accessory Design), iDEAΩ (Fashion Communication), Fashnova (Fashion Design), Bottomline (Fashion Management Studies), and Lexotica (Leather Design). The show also commemorated 40 years of NIFT's creative journey across the nation.' The winners were recognised and awarded under categories such as Best Graduation Project and Most Commercially Viable Design Intervention Award. The felicitated students included Devina Vijayvargiya, Priyansha Goel, Aditi, Janhvi P, Jyoti Vaishnav, Yashika Arya, Mansi Garg, Puneet Kumar, Sakshi Gupta, Shaili Singh, Himanshu and Aanchal Pundhir. Another highlight of the event was an exhibition put up by the students. All winners were felicitated with merit certificates and trophies at the end of the event. Regional Provident Fund commissioner Ashwini Kumar Gupta was the chief guest. Other guests included NABARD general manager Nandini Ghosh, AIIMS Rae Bareili dean Prof Neeraj Kumari, Uttar Pradesh Institute of Design and Research chairperson Kshipra Shukla. The Fashion Communication department highlighted modern branding, digital media, social campaign design, and visual storytelling with compelling narratives on contemporary social issues, informed Prof Sachin Verma. The show also saw enthusiastic participation from industry professionals, alumni, and proud families.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Usha Felicitates Harshita Adikari with Best Garment Construction Award at NIFT Graduation Show 2025
Hyderabad June 2025: Usha International, India's leading sewing machine brand, felicitated the winner of the 'NIFT Best Garment Construction Award 2025' during the Graduation Show of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Hyderabad. Since 2000, Usha has annually presented this prestigious award to recognize and encourage budding fashion designers with exceptional talent as they step out into the world to make their mark. This year, the award was conferred upon graduating fashion design students across 15 NIFT campuses nationwide, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Gandhinagar, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Kangra, Kannur, Jodhpur, Shillong, Srinagar, and Raebareli. The best student creations across five disciplines – Accessory Design ('Design Showcase'), Fashion Comsmunication ('iDeΩΩ'), Fashion Design ('FashioNova'), Fashion Management Studies ('Bottomline'), and Leather Design ('Leaxotica') – were showcased at the Graduation Show 2025, celebrating exquisite craftsmanship that captured the diverse and evolving design sensibilities of NIFT's graduating cohort. The event was graced by several distinguished guests, including Smt. Shanta Kumari, IAS, DG, MRC MRD; Smt. Divya, CEO, SERP; and Smt. Shikha Goal, IPS, among others. As part of the showcase, Harshita Adikari was honoured with the coveted 'NIFT Best Garment Construction Award 2025', receiving an Usha Janome Allure DLX sewing machine and a certificate of excellence. Commenting on the occasion, the Usha spokesperson said, 'We are proud to be associated with NIFT, an institution that nurtures and hones the creativity and innovation of the next generation of fashion leaders helping them channelise and leverage their potential. Each year, we celebrate the remarkable talent of these young designers and remain committed to empowering them by offering platforms that help transform their vision into impactful designs.' Usha International has consistently set new benchmarks in the industry by introducing technologically advanced sewing machines tailored for modern consumers. Usha Janome Allure DLX, the innovative, state-of-the-art sewing machine won by Harshita Adikari has automatic needle threading, with an LED sewing light, a feed drop lever for embroidery, 13 built-in stitch functions, and 21 applications including buttonhole stitch, rolled hemming, stretch stitching, embroidery, zip fixing, quilting, smocking, etc. A sturdy base provides 3x stronger stitches vis-à-vis other machines. Usha Janome Allure DLX sewing machine also has a free arm for circular stitching, and two dials for pattern and stitch length selection.
