KHADI FOR NATION, KHADI FOR FASHION BY HOME SCIENCE COLLEGE

Chandigarh, March 29, 2019: Government Home Science College showcased Aakriti 2019, their Annual Fashion Show at the ongoing cultural fest - 2019 at Tagore Theatre under the aegis of Department of Cultural affairs, Chandigarh Administration. It provided a grand platform for showcasing the creativity of budding fashion designers, models and entrepreneurs of the college.

The event revolved around the theme – “Khadi for Nation, Khadi for Fashion”.

to commemorate 150 years of Mahatma Gandhi whose vision is still applicable till date. This fashion show is cohesion of a year long effort put in by the college staff and the students of Bachelors in Fashion Designing, B.Sc. Home Science (Apparel and Textile Designing) and P.G. Diploma in Fashion Designing. The goal of this fashion show was to provide an opportunity to the students for start-ups and entrepreneurship.

The show boasted of a long list of dignitaries. Sh. Manoj Parida, I.A.S, Adviser to Chandigarh Administrator was the chief guest for the event. The guest of Honor was Sh. BL Sharma, I.A.S, Education Secretary and special guests Madam Lippi Parida, wife of honorable chief guest, and Sh. Rubinderjeet Singh Brar, Director Higher Education. The Principal of the college, Prof. Sudha Katyal, gave floral and formal welcome to all.

The extravaganza witnessed a wide array of 17 themes ranging from ‘Sumptuous Ectasy’, ‘Threads of Emotions’, ‘Hi- Ho- Blue’, ‘De- Rosa- Volantes’, ‘Classic Modernity’, ‘The bloc Magic’, ‘Nawab-e- Illamat’, ‘De Colour Castano’, ‘ Vintage Charm’, ‘Serene Westido’, ‘Tres Chic’, ‘Sapphire Lane’, ‘Ombre Splash’, ‘Razakiya Threads’, ‘Razzamatazz Rass’, ‘Bloomimg Tales’. All the rounds incorporated a beautiful amalgamation of khadi with other fabrics and a mix of embroideries from all over India ranging from Phulkari to chikankari, kantha and gota patti, to name a few.

The audience was enthralled by the fascinating magical presentation of exquisite and impressive collection, exhibiting graceful blending of khadi with structured designs and layered ensembles for the contemporary woman. The event was well attended by various dignitaries of the city, distinguished guests from fashion industry, sponsors of the event, media personnel, Alumni, parents and students.

Prof. Katyal highly appreciated the efforts put in by the students and faculty members. She encouraged everyone to take inspiration from the show to use khadi in contemporary styles. As advocated globally and by United Nations, Khadi is the fabric of the future being carbon free, eco friendly and helps generate income for small scale industries.

The show was an eye opener and truly lived up to its theme – khadi for nation and khadi for fashion.