SCHOOL OF FASHION

SCHOOL OF FASHION

SCHOOL OF FASHION

SCHOOL OF FASHION


WUD FACULTY

Devender is a Fashion Design graduate of NIFT and a post graduate of London College of fashion, UK. His Graduate collection is part of the University of Arts archive and is being used by the university as a benchmark for its Masters Programme. Kharb has over 3 years of experience in academics and over 12 years work experience as a Buyer, merchandiser and designer of luxury fashion goods in Europe’s design houses and high street suppliers in South Asia. His work has been exhibited at trade fares and private events across Europe. He has been a design consultant to many international companies and chain of stores in UK. He Represented UK at Concours International des JeunesCreateurs de Mode (2004) Paris, France. He is also one of the founders and the creative head of ‘The Infusion Store’, an e-commerce platform for contemporary Asian fashion in Europe.

Umair Khan is an alumni of NIFT, Delhi from Clothing Production Technology Programme. He has a Diploma in Pattern Engineering from Tuka Academy of Pattern Engineering, Gurgaon and an M.Phil. from JNU, Jodhpur and an M.A. from D.B.R.A. University, Agra. Mr. Khan has over 11 years experience in teaching Pattern Making, Garment Construction and Pattern Making software at various premier institutes like NIFT, IICD, NIIFT, SoFD (GDGU) & AEPC. He also has a patent in his name.

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Anshika is a graduate of Pushp Institute, MJPRU Bareilly and Masters from Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi in the field of Fabric and Apparel Science. She is a Gold Medalist in her bachelor degree and Silver Medalist in her Masters. Her dissertation on "Development of Mosquito Repellent Wet Wipes" was awarded as best under Student Project Competition. Before joining WUD she was working with FMG Group of Institutions Greater Noida, AKTU as an Assistant Professor from last 3 three years.



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Anushka Das is a Textile Design graduate from NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology), New Delhi with an experience of 12 years with the industry. She was associated with reputed designersNeerukumar and Ritukumar. Anushka started her label- AnushkaAnnasuya in the year 2010, a label contemporary Indian women that is sensitive towards maintaining a balance between Indian aesthetics and contemporary demands. She was associated to the prestigious brand Fabindia, designing and producing the women’s apparel line for them. With a strength in Surface design-woven she has done various projects with Ministry of Textiles for the project “Revival of Kani shawls” and Ministry of minority affairs for Usttad Project, in Jodhpur And Luckhnow. She has been a regular jury member in NIFT Textile Department and a have been a member of committee for FP curriculum restructuring 2018 She likes to appreciate things handmade and constantly explore ways to make space for crafts in modern lives.



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Parul completed her B.Tech from T.I.T & S, Bhiwani in Fashion & Apparel Technology and did her Masters in Fashion Technology (Strategy) from NIFT, New Delhi. She has five years of experience with design and buying houses like Creatnet Services, The Regalia and SansaraByRashiGhai. She has also worked on anMoRD project with the consultancy firm, Technopak Advisors for an year. She was conferred with "NIFT Best Academic Performance Award" for 2014. She is UGC-NET qualified and is currently working as an Assistant Professor in World University of Design, Sonipat, Haryana.



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Satyam is an alumni of Nift, Delhi with a degree in fashion design. He has been associated with the field of design for the last 5 years working in various grounds of design and development. An enthusiast in research he has also written a novel named ‘ The other side of the moon” based on his views about love and philosophy. He has also been an integral part of Nift, patna as a guest lecturer for the past two years sharing his knowledge about garments and design.



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A gold medalist in Management Studies (MMS) from Pune University, Aparna has a diploma in Textile Design from Delhi Administration where she was the topper along with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Delhi University. She has been the Head designer at Vichitra sarees and has been associated with the Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India as a designer for development of the Handloom sector. Having worked extensively with prominent publishing houses, she has more than 50 Book covers of eminent authors to her credit. Before joining WUD she was the creative director at an IT MNC. Her first book on Indian Textile designs got published recently.

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Himani G Choudhary is a doctorate from University of Delhi specializing in the field of Fashion, Apparel and Textiles. With more than 14 years of experience working in the industry, academics and research. She has worked with fashion and apparel brands like Gap, Banana Republic, H&M, Macy's and Tommy Hilfiger before moving to academics and education at the university level. Her academics and teaching experience includes heading the Post graduate (M.Des) program at Sushant School of Design, Ansal University and supervising eight master’s thesis. With various papers and publications at national and international level and participation in numerous conferences including best paper award in International Conference on green chemistry, research is a strong foothold. Other teaching experiences include working with the department of Apparel Design and Construction, Delhi University and heading the Fashion and Apparel Design department in Galaxy Global Institutions, Kurukshetra University



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Saurabh is French by nationality and Indian by origin. He has done his Masters in ready to wear women from the prestigious school IFM (Institut Français de la Mode), Paris in 2008. He worked as a free-lance designer for Martine Sitbon (Rue du Mail), creating textiles and embroideries. A few years back he launched his eponymous label LAÏTE works . The brand is pronounced as “light-works” and is inspired from the very word because they use only the natural fabrics that are soft and light in nature. Most of their creations are made by hand. They work essentially with embroidery craftsmen from India. The point of reference is Paris; it’s culture, fashion, architecture, cafés and day-to-day life. The brand takes inspiration form this fascinating city and create a collection of stoles, pouches and ‘prêt-à-porter’. Kangaroo care.



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VIJAY IS A Bachelor of Fashion design from NIFT, New Delhi. An expert in fashion draping and evening gowns. He is also an Empanelled Designer with Development Commissioner of Handicraft. He has worked with brands like Rana Gill, Puja Nayyar, FDCI, Panaloons Ltd. And UMM etc. He launched his own label ‘Just Another Tailor’ a few years back and is known primarily for his exquisite designs for red carpet and western wedding gowns.



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UpasanaBhakuni graduated from NIFT 1992 FD batch with the Best Womenswear Collection Award and launched her label in 1994 with Heritage , South Ex Delhi . The label was also retailed at Ensemble ,Ogaan and Karma to name a few . Meanwhile she has been working with weavers to develop her handloom woven collection of sarees and shawls besides being a passionate teacher as a Guest Faculty and Jury member for NIFT , Pearl and various other Fashion Institutes . Presently she is curating aesthetic Pret collections with Zero Waste concept.



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Business development & Sales oriented Design personal with 18 years of specialized experince in the Fashion/ Clothing Industry with experience in Domestic Retail segment & Exports. Dedicated to achieving company’s sales targets while providing excellent customer service by virtue of Design, R +D & Product development. Superior records of surpassing expectations on design front with Key fashion brands. Keep up to date with new technology & Trends to cater to Fashion forward customers.

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Upasana Bhakuni graduated from NIFT 1992 FD batch with the Best Womenswear Collection Award and launched her label in 1994 with Heritage , South Ex Delhi . The label was also retailed at Ensemble , Ogaan and Karma to name a few . Meanwhile she has been working with weavers to develop her handloom woven collection of sarees and shawls besides being a passionate teacher as a Guest Faculty and Jury member for NIFT , Pearl and various other Fashion Institutes . Presently she is curating aesthetic Pret collections with Zero Waste concept.

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Business development & Sales oriented Design personal with 18 years of specialized experince in the Fashion/ Clothing Industry with experience in Domestic Retail segment & Exports. Dedicated to achieving company’s sales targets while providing excellent customer service by virtue of Design, R +D & Product development. Superior records of surpassing expectations on design front with Key fashion brands. Keep up to date with new technology & Trends to cater to Fashion forward customers.

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