All great designers were once students, bright-eyed and curious to learn the art of fashion. And their mettle is best tested on the ramp which the students of the Vogue Institute of Fashion Technology showcased quite skilfully in the Vogue Mystique Fashion Awards.
The event, which took place at Chowdiah Memorial Hall recently, displayed collections by the institute’s graduate students hand-picked from the fashion and jewellery design categories. This year’s theme was ‘Etre La Vogue’ which means ‘To be in vogue’.
A total of eight collections were modelled from each segment, with the audience getting a peek into the inspiration behind the collections through short clips featuring the designers.
The showcase began with the jewellery collections, which drew inspiration from the colour white to the popular television show Game of Thrones . The collections featured interesting designs, with some opting to veer away from the traditional necklace and bracelet pattern to high-necked chokers and subtle hair accessories.
After a brief video on jewellery and pattern making, the eight fashion collections were presented. Each design was as different as its predecessor, with influences and formations ranging from fossils and traditional festivals to poetry and cybernetics. Every collection featured an innovative style of construction and they all seemed to tell a story. The models, choreographed by fashion choreographer Gautham Pavate, walked the ramp to energetic backing tracks, unique to each collection.
The audience, apart from just seeing the collections, were treated to animation videos created by students, a charming behind-the-scenes and bloopers video, and an audio-visual presentation on interior design. The award distribution followed, which recognised the work of the best designers and their collections. The winner in the jewellery design category was Sarmishtha Paul and her design which was inspired by the Gothic era and horrific sensation. And in the fashion category, Jessy and Vandana, creators of the Tales of Tradition collection, went home with the Best Accessorized Collection award, and the Chairman’s Award. When asked about their reaction to the win, Jessy beams: “We are extremely happy and never expected this to happen!”
