The
event featured designs from 83 students who are in their final year of the
Bachelor of fashion design and management (BFDM) programme at NCFT. Nine
sequences with different concepts were presented at the show. Every sequence had
nine looks—the 3rd sequence, Mystique Epiphany, an exception, having 11
looks—with a creative wear design, worked on by all the students in that
particular segment team, closing each segment.
A collection of promotional designs created by each of the sequence teams
kicked off the show after which the first sequence, Sparkling Soiree, on the
theme crystalline, was shown which featured bodycon dresses in classic designs
accented by celestine crystals.
The
next two sequences were titled Darkness Revamp and Mystique Epiphany,
respectively. The Darkness Revamp collection utilised red and maroon leather,
latex and velvet fabrics alongside neutral and gold net, lace, fur and chain to
curate dresses inspired by the 2002 movie ‘Femme Fatale’. Mystique Epiphany, on
the other hand, had breezy and floofy dresses made from organza, lace, crepe,
silk and net fabric in pastel colours, perfectly presenting the theme
Razzmatazz, the 4th sequence, was the highlight of the show. The
nine looks included in this segment embodied the Gilded Glamour theme,
showcasing elegant outfits made from velvet, brocade and organza with gold
embellishments, fit for boujee parties. Every look in this segment was a
standout—from sophisticated dresses inspired by Nepali sarees with corsets as
the bodice to sherwani-esq outfits donned by the male models. The hats included
in all the looks, akin to Nepali topis (hats)--just made from velvet in deep gemstone
shades—added another layer of refinement to the overall look.
The
sequence that followed, Artistry of Adversity, unveiled outfits inspired by
traditional Japanese costumes. While the outfits looked lovely and the colours
of the fabrics used were very pleasant, one could argue the designs (and the
overall theme) of the segment walked a questionable line between appropriation
and appreciation of a foreign culture.
Creep
on the Dark, Griffonage and Neon Parade followed Artistry of Adversity and the
designs present in these segments did a fine job embodying their respective
themes: Black Swan, Graffiti and Glow in The Dark.
The
last sequence, Eccentric Relaxed Edge, was another highlight from the show.
True to the theme, Eclectic, the outfits here were a tasteful mishmash of
colours, fabrics and textures. Even with the many layers included in each
outfit and the oversized fits, the designers of the segment did a fantastic job
of creating pleasant silhouettes.
NCFT
faculty, Rojin Shakya, who teaches fashion show event management at the school
and was the choreographer at the show, said the students coordinated and
managed everything for the event.
Ashwini Karmacharya, one of the designers for the 5th sequence, Artistry of
Adversity, who is also a part of the event coordinating team commented,
“Everyone in the graduating batch contributed a lot to coordinate everything
for the show.” Fellow student Samikshya Mainali added that the graduating batch
had been preparing for the show for over six months.
All
graduating students The Post spoke to exclaimed that they are thankful their
teachers trusted them with managing everything for the show as they can utilise
the knowledge and experience they gained here later in their careers when they
organise fashion shows of their own.
When
asked what she has planned for the future, now that she has graduated, student
Amisha Sunam stated that she has applied to foreign universities to pursue a
Master’s in fashion. “No institute in
NCFT
has been organising The Journey of Fashion since 2005 and this year marked the
17th edition of the show. According to representatives from the school,
students are graded for the creations they exhibit at the event and these
scores will contribute to their final grades.
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