INIFD and London School of Trends helps student designers showcase their creations at the runway
It was a proud moment for India as students of Inter National Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD) in collaboration with London School of Trends (LST) presented a sustainable, fashion-forward, and thought-provoking collection called “INDIAN FASHION TRUNK” at the 7th season of the recently concluded New York Fashion Week held at Ziegfeld Ballroom, New York, USA.
Anil Khosla, CEO, INIFD, said, “The labour of love and hard-work of the students spoke a universal language propelling the dialogue around sustainable fashion. We are elated to be able to support talented and foresighted creative minds and enable them to represent the country at a global platform such as the renowned New York Fashion Week. With the objective of providing world class mentorship and guidance to nurture the talent pool to become the fashion moguls of the future, we are continuously investing in the journey of the students pursuing fashion with grit and passion”
India has always represented harmony in diversity and the same could be very well seen in the collection. Sustainability is the need of the hour and staying considerate towards the environment is very important. Students have consciously sourced, manufactured and designed clothes using ethical fabrics, repurposed materials, ensuring zero wastage.
The designs were based on the ‘Craftsmanship of the Future’. To capture the spirit of India with students coming from diverse backgrounds, they were focused on fall-winter trends for the 2022 season. It depicted the rich culture, indigenous craftsmanship, art, design, originality, textiles from different states of India. The vibrant colors with rich deep hues and fabrics are one-of-a-kind which highlighted the craftsmanship that makes India a powerhouse source for fashion.
Sunny Somra, Director, London School of Trends, said, “We are humbled to see how our agency with INIFD has transpired into a talent showcase of the country’s finest fashion designers making an uproar at a coveted event – New York Fashion Week. Our objective with this association is to pave the way for the bright future of fashion students and consolidate their foundation as they witness the extraordinary possibilities at every point of their career in fashion.
Amidst powerhouse designers and plethora of versatile creation of fashion legends, 52 pieces curated by the INIFD were displayed on the runway. This opportune event saw a clique of celebrities adorning the fashion week with their presence.
Ritu Kochhar, Director, INIFD, said that “Under the professional guidance of industry experts, our students are mastering fashion design, in addition to being equipped with discovering their individualistic styles, techniques and craftsmanship to create a masterpiece with a creative vision. We are also continuously looking for ways to enhance our facilities and syllabus to create a sustainable ecosystem offsetting footprint in the field of fashion from the get go.”
About the institutes
INIFD is a globally recognized institute for Fashion and Interior Design. They offer focused training for aspirants of all levels with courses perfected over 26 years. Established in 1995, INIFD is accredited by IOA. Their pioneering guidance programs are designed to pave the way for a generation of creative thinkers and imaginative doers through our holistic, extraordinary and adaptable academic programming, experiential learning opportunities, academic and industry alliances, and commitment to research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Their mentors include Ashley Rebello, Twinkle Khanna, Neil Holbrook, Paul Chambers to name a few.
London School of Trends is a BAC (British Accreditation Council) accredited premier design institution, offering an international Fashion & Interior Design curriculum curated and taught by globally renowned academics and industry leaders.
Founded in the United Kingdom, with over two decades of rich experience in the industry, today we boast a truly global presence with campuses in London, New York, Los Angeles and New Delhi. Through their global associations, they are giving students the opportunity to work and showcase during London Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, Dubai Fashion Week, Dubai Design Week and Decorex International – the world’s largest interior design exhibition. These partnerships have been initiated with the aim of giving their students the international exposure that other design schools fail to deliver. In India, they have developed collaborations with the likes of India Kids Fashion Week, Junior’s Fashion Week, Pernia’s Pop-up Show, India Couture Lifestyle Fashion Week, Bridal Asia and Sorbet Soiree.
