Vadodara’s students awarded for making Khadi a fashionable & economically sustainable trend of today

Students of design from Parul University’s was awarded for making Khadi
a fashionable and economically sustainable trend of today. The students made a
complete display of their unique practical exposure to artistry and creative
innovation by showcasing some of the most sustainable designs which were not
only fashionable but economical.

Promoting the traditional essence and national significance of Khadi as
a sustainable solution for the growth, not only of the fashion industry but of
the economy as a whole has been one of the main focus areas of the Indian
fashion industry today. It was inline with this agenda that the Khadi Design
Council of India, hosted the recently held National Designer Awards. 

Furthering their practical exposure by engaging with the fashion world
and making their mark on the threads of this national fabric, the students of
Parul University’s Institute of Design, participated and won the award for Best
Khadi Concept. The students made a complete display of their unique practical
exposure to artistry and creative innovation, by showcasing some of the most
sustainable designs, which were not only fashionable, but economical.

With over 100 participating designers showcasing over 400 garments, the
finest artists of India came together under this national platform to innovate
and visualise ways in which khadi could be developed into a global fabric
through exports. 

It was on this platform where 3 students of Parul University namely
Krima Patel, Nitya Dixit and Yukta Mehta showcased 23 of their garments which
resulted in their victory during the event. The design featured a perfect blend
of both the western and indian couture which brought an essence of the much
needed cultural integration in this global era. The designs were inspired by an
ancient Japanese fashion, based on the ancient culture and western
civilization, stitched together in a minimalistic way. The other theme was
based on a conceptualisation of India’s metro life.  

The event featured some of the most prominent figures in India’s fashion
Industry, who were acting as judges all throughout the competitions. These
include Dr. Ela Dedhia, President Textile Association of India, Raju Bhatia,
Fashion Consultant , Paromita Banerjee, fashion Designer and member of FDCI,
amongst others. As the highlighting figures, the event featured two of India’s
renowned fashion trendsetters known for their quintessential touch to fashion,
Anju Modi and Ruma Devi. Devi recently visited the Parul University for one of
the PUTalk events to deliver a lecture for the students. 

“I am so grateful to have been able to get the opportunity to stand on
such a grand platform and showcase our designs with the insights from such
significant pillars of the fashion industry. I am thankful that Parul
University continues to entrust us with such vital practical exposure,”
said Krima. 

In addition to the design students winning an award, Professor Palak
Patel, the Vice Dean of Faculty of Design was also awarded for her efforts in
mentoring the students towards their victory. 

“The students of design, have been continuously bringing pride to the
University, not only by taking part in these competitions, but by also
innovating sustainable solutions  to impact the fashion industry. This is
the nature of the kind of education we impart within our students, the kind of
education which allows them to actively participate in the solving of real time
concerns within their distinct disciplines of study,” said University’s President,
Dr Devanshu J Patel.