Design Catalyst 2015 – Graduation Extravaganza, NIFT Mumbai

  

  NIFT Mumbai established in 1995, offers full time undergraduate courses in Fashion Design, Knitwear Design, Textile Design, Fashion Communications, Accessory Design, Apparel Production and Postgraduate courses in Fashion Management and Design Space. The class of 2015 graduating from NIFT Mumbai campus, showcases its potential through Interactive Exhibitions, Craft Displays & Fashion Shows from the 22^nd to 23^rd May 2015 at CIDCO Convention Centre.

The Grand Finale NIFT Mumbai Final Year Graduation Show 2015 organized by the dynamic NIFT Mumbai Director Nilima Rani Singh, aided by her stellar team of professor’s promises many highlights.  Directed by renowned columnist and Designer Nisha JamVwal the#NIFTMumbai Gradshow 2015 on the 23^rd of May stands apart in its celebrity walk to save traditional weaves & crafts from extinction & exemplifies the 'Make in India' theme exemplified by our Prime Minister. 

Walking the ramp along with the students for the cause of ‘saving traditional crafts' are actors Rati Agnihotri, Kiran Joneja Sippy, Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, Asha Sachdev, Tanaaz Bhaktiar Irani, Juhi Babbar, Anup Soni, Singers Sharon Prabhakar, Geetu Hinduja, artists Sunil Padwal, Arzan Khambatta, Krsna Mehta, designer Nisha JamVwal who is also visiting faculty at NIFT, sculptor Kayur Patel, critic Bhawana Somaaya, Lawyer Mrunalini Deshmukh, theatre persona Dolly Thakore, Gynac Rishma Dhillon Pai.

  

On the same morning of the fashion show and banquet, is the graduation convocation ceremony of National Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai. On the morning of May the 23^rd- 206 students will receive Degree Certificates from Actor Hema Mailini Honourable MP.

On the 22^nd of May- perusing the grand finale- the department of Fashion Communication hosts a Poster Display revealing in depth design research with  an impressive Exhibition by the department of Textile Design & Knitwear Design inaugurated by V. Radha, IAS Joint Managing Director, CIDCO, Vikram Bawa, Ram Kremer Managing Director Opti-Tex  who will interact with students. Vibrant panel discussions by Departments of Fashion Technology, Fashion Management and Space Design will see CEOs of Industry addressing and faculty jointly interacting with students embarking on their professional journey. 

NIFT Mumbai is involved in reviving the Crafts of Maharashtra & bringing them to the mainstream Commercial platform & has been constantly trying to upgrade the livelihood of the artisans by teaching those new designs & techniques with the help of Centre and the State Govt. NIFT Mumbai prides itself in showcasing the crafts in all its different formats.  In this context to create an awareness of the different Crafts of Maharashtra celebrities from all walks of life will walk ‘for the cause of Craft’. 

Venue: CIDCO Convention Centre, Navi Mumbai

Date: Friday, 22nd May 2015

Time: 11 am - 8 pm

MADHURI DIXIT LAUNCHES FITNESS EXPERT LEENA MOGRE’S DEBUT BOOK TITLED ‘TOTAL FITNESS’

One of the pioneers in the health and fitness industry, and the first to introduce the idea of celebrity fitness in India, Leena Mogre is an institution in herself. Her first book titled ‘Total Fitness – The Leena Mogre Way’ published by Random House India and Penguin India was launched by celebrated Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit at Leena Mogre’s gymnasium located in Bandra.

Leena Mogre is armed with a Masters in Food and Science & Nutrition and Sports Nutrition; regaled the guests and media present with incredible anecdotes of success stories. She started her journey in the fitness industry over two decades ago and her own signature brand of fitness centres over a decade ago and has over the years trained and guided actors like Ranbir Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Deepika Padukone, Jacqueline Fernandez, Katrina Kaif, Soha Ali Khan and Aditya Roy Kapur to her credit.

Madhuri also mentioned how Leena’s guidance and expertise led her to being fit and fabulous. Madhuri who has penned the foreword in Leena’s book said, “I have known Leena since my ‘Hum Aapke Hain Kaun’ days. She was my first trainer and has helped me understand my body and how important it is to look fit and feel healthy. She has shared her wealth of experience and knowledge in this book to help you achieve ‘Total Fitness’ by learning and adapting from it. Her passion reflects in the book.”

Leena Mogre said, “This book brings you comprehensive and distinctive insider secrets – everything from the myth of size zero to assessing your actual strength and fitness before starting out, and finding your comfort zone and pushing beyond it gradually to achieve complete fitness. It is the perfect guide for anyone looking to get fit the right way.”

Several well-known guests like Candice Pinto, Diandra Soares, Neeta Lulla, Madhur Bhandarkar, Kiran Juneja and Ramesh Sippy, Chhaya Momaya, Manali & Dilip Vengsarkar, Shilpa Shirodkar, Vithal Kamat, Anirudh Dhoot, Baba Siddiqui, Ashish Shelar, Poonam Mahajan, Asif Bhamla, Nitin Sardesai, Vishwas Nagre Patil, Ashish Chaudhary, Meghna Ghai, Timmy Narang, Akshay Oberoi and more were in attendance to support and encourage Leena’s new initiative. The book launch event was followed by an after party at Bandra’s newest bar-and-grill ‘La Ruche’ over delish snacks, cocktails, fab music and was hosted by Amrita Pursnani and Rohan Rampal.

Leena Mogre currently has a 24x7 well equipped and functional gymnasium in Bandra (W) and another one in Dadar (W), Mumbai. She also has a signature fitness centre in Chandigarh.