8th Global Fashion and Design Week Noida 2024: A Spectacular Showcase of International Talent
Noida, India – The 8th Global Fashion and Design Week Noida 2024, under the visionary leadership of Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios, has been hailed as one of the most impressive fashion events in India and the largest ever conducted at any fashion institution worldwide. The event was a grand celebration of creativity, culture, and couture, bringing together talent from across the globe in an unparalleled display of fashion and design excellence.
Over the course of three days, the event featured: 600 Dresses, 100 Designers, 72 Countries Participations, 90 Rounds, 9 Major Shows, 4 Exhibitions, 700 Participants including models, makeup artists, and backstage crews, 7 Coffee Table Books launched
Sandeep Marwah expressed his pride and excitement to a full house of attendees eagerly awaiting the commencement of the 7th show on the third day, stating, “Achieving such a monumental event with three months of preparation is no small feat, but the creativity and dedication displayed here make it all worthwhile.”
The inauguration ceremony was graced by prominent personalities including filmmaker and broadcaster Anoop Bose, Col. J.S Bindra, Hema Paul (Founder of Ehmiyat Foundation), Gaurav Arora (Co-Founder & Director of Market Craft), and Rekha Jha (Social Worker and Poet), who collectively lighted the ceremonial lamp, marking the official start of the event.
The talented designers of AAFT presented a wide array of garments that beautifully encapsulated the cultural essence of various countries:
Lesotho: Garments by Vaishnavi Bharadwaj
Georgia: Cultural projections by Priyanka Bharti
Cyprus: Designs by Ishika Garg
Ukraine: Influences in the range by Pallavi Singh
Mauritius: Creations by Nishant and Sakshi Singh
Philippines: Designs by Anuradha
Afghanistan: Dresses by Bibi Saira Khan
Israel: Colorful attire by Kanan and Pranja
In addition to the stunning fashion displays, the event also saw the launch of two significant coffee table books designed by students of fashion communication at AAFT: “Jatin Malik Couture” by Muskan Jain, “Workers Fashion” by Neha Singh These books capture the essence of contemporary fashion and the dynamic creativity of young designers.
The 8th Global Fashion and Design Week Noida 2024 was indeed an international show, setting new benchmarks in the world of fashion and design education. The event not only highlighted the rich tapestry of global cultures but also demonstrated the immense potential and innovation of budding designers from AAFT. This spectacular convergence of art, culture, and fashion will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark on the fashion industry. The event was supported by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry.