Fashion design is the art of applying design, aesthetics, clothing construction and natural beauty to clothing and its accessories. Set up in 2017, the Department of Fashion of Vishwakarma University is an acclaimed place for Fashion education in Pune that aims at educating individuals to be creative and responsible designers who will be competent to handle diverse areas of need/ situations in todays highly competitive and diverse Apparel Design Industry.
The department facilitates project-based teaching and learning and incorporates traditional rural craftwork by working with indigenous rural artisans via the cluster program. The Department is well equipped with a state-of-the-art fashion studio and Centre of Excellence in Design Thinking and Innovation. The Department offers internships and live projects. It adopts an innovative and integrated approach, global practices followed across the domains of textiles and fashion.
To create reflective design practitioners with expertise in Fashion Design integrating research, innovation and ethical values.
Welcome to the Department of Fashion! It is a privilege to introduce you to the world of design through our UG and PG programmes that are highly creative, innovative and focus on project-based learning. These programmes will equip the designers with holistic knowledge and a design perspective. We provide exposure to the students in Elements of Design, Basic Textile, Fashion illustration, Fashion Art, Sketching, Pattern Making, Garment construction, traditional textiles and craft. Along with that, efforts are made to shape the overall personality of the students through communication skills.
The ultimate aim is to create a responsible designer who will serve the country and society through innovation, education, and research. It is our prime endeavour to make our department an excellent avenue for the students who want to explore the field of fashion designing.
Dr. Reena Sanjay Pandey
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DETAILS OF THE ACTIVITY |
TYPE |
DATE |
VENUE |
REPORT |
| Webinar on Indian Traditional Textiles & Crafts by Bela Sanghvi, Director Navnidhi Designs | Webinar | 19/12/2020 | Online | Click Here |
| Webinar on Fashion Styling by Bollywood Fashion stylist Huma Khan | Webinar | 01/10/2020 | Online | Click Here |
| Design Thinking Workshop by Michael Testani | Hands-on workshop | 04 to 09 / 12 /2019 | Conference Hall, Vishwakarma University | Click Here |
| Study Tour to Tribal Museum | Study tour | 01/10/2019 | Tribal Museum, Pune | Click Here |
| Workshop on Costume Designing and Styling by Bollywood Designer Harshal Mahajan | Hands-on Workshop | 19 to 22 / 11 / 2019 | Fashion Design Department,Vishwakarma University | Click Here |
| Fashion show - VIRAASAT-2019 | Annual Fashion show | 23/11/2019 | Phoenix Mall, Pune | Click Here |
| Workshop on Styling by Dipika Sonavane | Hands-on Workshop | 30/09/2019 | Fashion Design Department, Vishwakarma University | Click Here |
| Workshop on ‘Dabu” Printing by artist Govind Chippa from Bagru, Rajasthan | Hands-on Workshop | 15 /03/ 2019 to 17/03/19 | Fashion Design Department, Vishwakarma University | Click Here |
| Workshop on Creative Textiles by Eminent Designer Neeta Thakur | Workshop | 14/03/ 2019 | Department, Vishwakarma University | Click Here |
| Study tour to” Lakme Fashion Week” Mumbai | Study Tour | 31/01/2019 | Mumbai | Click Here |
| Visit to Paper Factory-Papertells to understand more about types of paper and its manufacturing process | Visit | 10/11/17 | Pune | Click Here |
| Visit to Dastkar Exhibition- for Understanding of Traditional Textiles | Visit | 22/09/17 | Pune | Click Here |
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PROJECT TITLE |
INDUSTRY/ INSTITUTE NAME |
NATURE OF COLLABORATION (STUDENT PROJECT/ INTERNSHIP/ RESEARCH PROJECT/ CONSULTANCY ETC. |
NO.OF STUDENTS/ FACULTIES INVOLVED |
| Contemporary design collection for spring season catalogue | Kalgi House, Surat | Internship | 1+2 |
| Bottom wear designing Project | Brand Bucket, Satara | Internship/consultancy | 1+2 |
| Visual Merchandising | Pantaloon-Aditya Birla Group | Internship | 4+2 |
| Study of Garment Processing | Cotton King-Baramati | Internship | 1+2 |
| Visual Merchandising | Future Group | Internship | 4+2 |
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NAME OF THE MEMBER |
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AFFILIATION |
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Dr. Avadhut Atre |
Chairman |
Dean, Faculty of Art and Design Vishwakarma University, Pune |
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Mr. Abhijeet Nene . |
Member |
Director, Aroha Media |
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Ms. Aditi Deo |
Member |
Design Head, Doodle Factory |
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Mr. Amit Danait |
Member |
Founder, A&I Digest |
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Mr. Bharat Oswal |
Member |
Chief Happiness Officer, Botree Communications Private Limited |
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Ms. Dhara Kabaria |
Member |
Founder & Co-owner, Studio Alternatives |
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Ms. Karishma Shah |
Member |
Creative Director, Ka-Sha |
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Mr. Mangesh Lohapatre |
Member |
Founder Director, Studio Mars Pvt. Ltd. |
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Mr. Saagar Lalka |
Member |
Founder, Skill Key India |
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Ms. Seema Rungta |
Member |
Founder & Co-owner, Seema Rungta Studio |
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Mr. Vikrant Aragade |
Member |
Director, 24 Media Films |
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Mr. Vivek Pawar |
Member |
Founder & Co-owner, Vivz Finishing School Mr. India |
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Mr. Dhruva Paknikar |
Member |
Founder, Executive Director, DOMINIX Global Design Pvt. Ltd. |
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Ms. Chaitrali Dhole |
Member |
Director- UX Design, Ogee Studio |
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Mr. Rishikesh Raut |
Member |
Founder & Principal Designer, Bucket Design Pune |
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Prof. Amol Randive |
Member |
Head - Placement and Career Progression Office, Vishwakarma University Pune |
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Prof. Reena Pandey |
Invitee |
HoD - Fashion, Vishwakarma University Pune |
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Prof. Prashant Acharya |
Invitee |
HoD - Design, Vishwakarma University Pune |
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Prof. Rahul Honrao |
Invitee |
HoD - Interior Spaces, Vishwakarma University Pune |
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Prof. Mandar Naik |
Invitee |
HoD - Animation, Vishwakarma University Pune |
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Prof. Omkar Rane |
Member Secretary |
HoD - Product Design, Vishwakarma University Pune |
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NAME OF THE MEMBER |
AFFILIATION |
DESIGNATION |
| Prof. Reena Pandey | Chairperson and HOD | Chairperson |
| Ms. Karishma Shahani | Creative Director, Ka- Sha | Member |
| Dr. Rachna Vishwanathan | SNDT University | Member |
| Mr. Sujit Joshi | Freelance Fashion Designer | Member |
| Ms. Priyanka Pawar | Industry Expert | Member |
| Mr. Jiten Giri | Designer, Gitanjali Group | Member |
| Ms. Shubhangi Shinde | Academic & Industry Expert | Member |
| Ms Nisha Khandekar | Faculty | Member Invitee |
| Ms. Vaishali Wagh | Faculty | Member Invitee |
| Prof. RakhiCharwad | Teacher Nominee | Member Secretary |
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