NIFT Mumbai Celebrates Innovation and Emerging Talent at Graduation Show 2025

On June 6, 2025, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Mumbai celebrated the creative achievements of 317 graduating students at its campus. Widely recognized for its contributions to the fashion and lifestyle industry, NIFT Mumbai’s Graduation Show 2025 featured a series of themed exhibitions that reflected the breadth of design disciplines taught at the institution.

The event commenced with a formal inauguration by Ms. Roop Rashi (IA&AS, CEO of KVIC), Mr. Khushal Jangid (Director, NIFT Mumbai), and senior faculty. They were joined by notable figures from the design and fashion industries who unveiled specialized shows across various departments:

• The Bottomline 2025 (Fashion Management) was inaugurated by Mr. Kailash Bhatia, Ms. Seema Kakkar, and Ms. Alia Allana.
• Fashionova 2025 (Fashion Design) saw the presence of Archana Kochhar and Mr. Nelson Jaffery.
• D-Dots 2025 (Master of Design) was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Sharmila J. Dua.
• Tantu 2025 (Textile Design) was opened by Mrs. Latika Khosla.
• Knitmoda 2025 (Knitwear Design) was led by Mr. Chinraj R.
• Taocean 2025 (Accessory Design) was launched by Dr. Ravi Mahamuni, Ms. Aprajita Toor, and Ms. Niti Gourisaria.
• Communique 2025 (Fashion Communication) had Ms. Meher Castelino, Padma Shri Achyut Palav, and Ms. Shibani Jain as guests.
• Technova 2025 (Fashion Technology) was inaugurated by Mr. Neeraj Nagpal and Mr. Kaushlendra Narayan.

Each department presented a rich diversity of final projects, showcasing narratives on family, desire, spirituality, architecture, and cultural heritage, underlining the originality and emotional depth of the students’ work.

Director Mr. Khushal Jangid emphasized NIFT’s holistic educational framework that nurtures technical expertise, industry engagement, teamwork, and professionalism. He also underscored the value of government programs like Startup India and Make in India in supporting aspiring entrepreneurs from NIFT.

As part of a premier national institution under the Ministry of Textiles, NIFT Mumbai continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Indian fashion and design. The Graduation Show 2025 was not only a celebration of academic achievement but also a launchpad for India’s next generation of fashion leaders.