Mod’art International, VIDM Institute of Design & Management and Mr. Udit Agarwal Director VIDM & Mod’ Art International (Delhi) hosted a evening to celebrate, ‘A LA MODE,’ The Graduation Design Collection. On the occasion VIDM, has joined hands with Hon’ble Mr. Satish Gujral, a world famous painter, sculptor, muralist, graphic designer, writer and architect in awarding ‘The Satish Gujral Award in Art & Architecture’.

The show exhibited collections of the First, Second and Final Year students in the presence of Chief Guest Hon’ble Mr. Santosh Gangwar, Textile Minster of India. Other dignitaries included, Mr. Udit Agarwal Director of Modart New Delhi, the President of FDCI-Mr. Sunil Sethi, President of the Artistic and Educational Committee of Mod’Art Paris –Mr. Patrice de Place.

The opening collection kicked off with the ‘Make in India’ theme, a national program designed to transform India into a global manufacturing hub. Further, audience were enthralled with collection of divergent inspirations ranged from the Baroque Period to Out of Space ‘Humaliens’, from the Epic ‘Mahabharata’ to Architectural Wonders of the human mind.

Future of Fashion runway show at the Fashion Institute of Technology showcased 72 looks in sportswear, special occasion, knitwear, intimates and children’s wear from the school’s top graduating fashion design students. Students who spent their final year at the college’s Milan campus at the Politecnico di Milano too showcased there capsule.

Strong outerwear looks from sportswear designers Sofia Menasse, Pona Chon, Julia Jiang, Suzy Kim with parade of children’s wear worn by miniature models followed by the lingerie looks was the opening sequence of the graduation event which witnessed Calvin Klein’s Francisco Costa, jeweler Lorraine Schwartz, Nicky Hilton and Valerie Steele, director and chief curator of The Museum at FIT.

The 2015 fashion critic award winners were: Ting He (knitwear); Chanan Reifen (knitwear); Lisaneyla Almonte (special occasion); Sofia Menasse (sportswear); Luis Peralta (sportswear); Veronica Romero Schon (sportswear); Jose Camacho (sportswear); Anjami Yarlagadda (children’s wear), and Esmerelda Fyhr (intimates). Other honors included special occasion designer Caroline Vagnone for People’s Choice Winner;  knitwear designer Shannon King for the Best Use of Color Award, sponsored by Siempre Mujer magazine; and Jenna Zhang, Hee Soo Lee and Chanan Reifen for Cotton Inc. awards.

Australian designer Collette Dinnigan has unveiled her new five piece capsule collection for American store Anthropologie. The bold and feminine collection is inspired from the designs of ’50s and the designer’s own glamorous signature style.

Inspired by sunsets on the beach, the color palette consists of soft shades. The collection has breezy maxi and soft silk blouse which are reminiscent of Dinnigan’s trips to the Great Barrier Reef.

The dolman-sleeved pullover exudes the vibe of Paris‘s street, Sydney’s Bondi Beach and busy avenues of London. There is crusty gathered frock with stunning detailing on the back which is beautiful and versatile.