On a vibrant September evening, Istituto Marangoni Mumbai unveiled its 2023 Student showcase, ‘Maya’. The event, held in Mumbai, not only celebrated the city’s rich fashion culture but also delved into a profound philosophical theme – the interplay between illusion and reality crafted by the budding designers.
The collections, curated by the students, displayed their resilience and innovation in the face of challenging times and captured the evolution of their creative prowess. ‘Maya,’ meaning ‘illusion’ in Sanskrit, aptly captured the essence of the show. It delved into the philosophical nuances of existence, challenging perceptions and blurring the lines between reality and imagination.
Mr Tarun Pandey, COO of Istituto Marangoni Mumbai said, “Istituto Marangoni Mumbai’s 2023 student fashion showcase – Maya – spotlights the creativity of our fashion design students through their 19 collections. These are the result of a reflection by each designer on the unprecedented couple of years that the fashion industry has gone. The collections by these talented students are filtered through and influenced by the unique point of view and brand-new expressive language of Gen-Z, to which our students belong.”
Designs That Transcend
Lipsita Priyadarshini was awarded Istituto Marangoni Mumbai’s ‘2023 Fashion Design Student of the Year’ for the collection that she showcased at the event.
Nineteen budding designers took centre stage, each presenting a collection that was a testament to their creative ingenuity. The runway showcased narratives of resilience, innovation, and a deep-rooted connection to tradition. They are:
- Shreya — Unread
- Krish Arora — Pragma
- Sahiba Balwa — Glaze
- Riya Bokadia — Trammel
- Idekaa Dang — Phantasm
- Surili Dey — Ignite Thy Own Heart
- Minal Gala — Knits & Knots
- Krishvi Garg — Credence
- Ashna Gidwani — Emerge
- Sudiksha Gupta — Introspection
- Naisha Nihaluddin Khan — Borderline
- Chirag Parekh — Revive
- Aryan Patel — Khaal
- Niyati Patil — Calvary
- Lipsita Priyadarshini — Konark
- Anjani Pugla — Paradox
- Avanti Purohit — Daydream
- Alika Rathee — Consciousness
- Yashas Sahni — Frail
- Akshath Sehgal — Cybernetics
Behind The Scenes
“Year after year we are shaping the identity of the Mumbai school, now recognised within the group for students’ exploration of India’s rich heritage of crafts which becomes very evident in the collections. This is what we wanted to highlight this year during the show, so the focus could be really about the meticulously crafted garments,” said Mevin Murden, Director of Education – Istituto Marangoni, Mumbai, emphasising the meticulous craftsmanship that defined the evening.
All in all, ‘Maya’ was more than just a fashion event; it was a celebration of Mumbai’s creative spirit. It echoed the city’s ability to adapt, innovate, and weave dreams even in the face of challenges. As the night concluded, it left an indelible mark on Mumbai’s fashion landscape, reminding everyone present that in the realm of fashion, illusion and reality often coalesce, creating something truly extraordinary.
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