9th Global Fashion and Design Week Noida 2025: Day Two Dazzles with International Flair and Innovation

9th Global Fashion and Design Week Noida 2025: Day Two Dazzles with International Flair and Innovation

Noida, 30th May 2025 – The second day of the 9th Global Fashion and Design Week Noida 2025, held at Marwah Studios, Noida Film City, showcased an extraordinary blend of global fashion narratives, stunning creativity, and cultural richness. The major second show of the day was met with an enthusiastic response from an audience drawn from across India and abroad, reinforcing the festival’s global reputation and cultural inclusivity.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah, Chancellor of AAFT University of Media and Arts and President of ICMEI, opened the show with insightful reflections on fashion’s power to transcend borders and express diverse cultural identities. “Fashion is the mirror of society and a creative expression of traditions and innovations across the globe,” said Dr. Marwah.

The day was graced by distinguished personalities from the world of fashion, film, lifestyle, and retail, including: Payal Jain, Renowned Fashion Designer, Ria Banerjee, Prominent Content Creator, Neeru Khera, Esteemed Filmmaker, Nikita Yadav, Safety Ambassador for Animal Welfare & Protection ,Yana Karmakar, Lifestyle Designer & Founder of YK, Bharat Bhatia, Head of Sourcing, V-MART Retail Ltd, Karan Gupta, Representative of Khubani Restaurant, and Seema Kukreja, General Manager, BBG

Key Highlights of Day two were Coffee Table Book Launches including “Timeless Threads” by Khushi Bhardwaj and  “Celebrity Styling” by Prisha Chandna. a release of Fashion Bulletin: “Fashion Fiesta – Day 2”, curated by the talented students of AAFT School of Journalism.

Design students at AAFT School of Fashion Design presented a magnificent lineup of garments inspired by various countries, blending traditional elements with contemporary trends: Iceland: Presented by Thochuiwon Angkang Shimrey and Shreya in stunning fusion wear. Spain: Interpreted by Supriya Kumar with a lively line of casual wear. Israel: Fusion designs by Shivani Tomar captivated with bold interpretations. Belarus: Lipakshi and Khushi Gupta highlighted Belarusian influences in their casual wear collection. Vietnam: Rhea Joshi impressed with her fusion wear reflecting Vietnamese creativity. Kyrgyzstan: Garima Sharma and Simran Pundir designed a compelling range of fusion outfits. Montenegro: Party wear collections from Khushi Jaiswal, Antara Ghosh, and Juhi Kumari shone with elegance. South Korea: Ananya Gupta delivered a dynamic take on Korean fashion through fusion wear.

The event continues to promote cross-cultural appreciation and creativity, with AAFT providing a global platform for emerging talent. The second day reaffirmed the festival’s commitment to celebrating design diversity and advancing the global fashion narrative.

8th Global Fashion and Design Week Noida 2024: A Spectacular Showcase of International Talent

8th Global Fashion and Design Week Noida 2024: A Spectacular Showcase of International Talent

Noida, India – The 8th Global Fashion and Design Week Noida 2024, under the visionary leadership of Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios, has been hailed as one of the most impressive fashion events in India and the largest ever conducted at any fashion institution worldwide. The event was a grand celebration of creativity, culture, and couture, bringing together talent from across the globe in an unparalleled display of fashion and design excellence.

Over the course of three days, the event featured: 600 Dresses, 100 Designers, 72 Countries Participations, 90 Rounds, 9 Major Shows, 4 Exhibitions, 700 Participants including models, makeup artists, and backstage crews, 7 Coffee Table Books launched

Sandeep Marwah expressed his pride and excitement to a full house of attendees eagerly awaiting the commencement of the 7th show on the third day, stating, “Achieving such a monumental event with three months of preparation is no small feat, but the creativity and dedication displayed here make it all worthwhile.”

The inauguration ceremony was graced by prominent personalities including filmmaker and broadcaster Anoop Bose, Col. J.S Bindra, Hema Paul (Founder of Ehmiyat Foundation), Gaurav Arora (Co-Founder & Director of Market Craft), and Rekha Jha (Social Worker and Poet), who collectively lighted the ceremonial lamp, marking the official start of the event.

The talented designers of AAFT  presented a wide array of garments that beautifully encapsulated the cultural essence of various countries:

Lesotho: Garments by Vaishnavi Bharadwaj

Georgia: Cultural projections by Priyanka Bharti

Cyprus: Designs by Ishika Garg

Ukraine: Influences in the range by Pallavi Singh

Mauritius: Creations by Nishant and Sakshi Singh

Philippines: Designs by Anuradha

Afghanistan: Dresses by Bibi Saira Khan

Israel: Colorful attire by Kanan and Pranja

In addition to the stunning fashion displays, the event also saw the launch of two significant coffee table books designed by students of fashion communication at AAFT: “Jatin Malik Couture” by Muskan Jain, “Workers Fashion” by Neha Singh These books capture the essence of contemporary fashion and the dynamic creativity of young designers.

The 8th Global Fashion and Design Week Noida 2024 was indeed an international show, setting new benchmarks in the world of fashion and design education. The event not only highlighted the rich tapestry of global cultures but also demonstrated the immense potential and innovation of budding designers from AAFT. This spectacular convergence of art, culture, and fashion will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark on the fashion industry. The event was supported by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry.

Sandeep Marwah Attended National Day of Israel

Dr. Sandeep Marwah With Dr. Ron Malka

New Delhi: “We on behalf of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry extend our heartiest congratulations to H.E. Dr. Ron Malka and   people of Israel a very Happy National Day,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI at the National Day Celebration at Hotel Maurya Sheraton.

We have wonderful relations with Israel not only politically but in the field of art and culture too. Large numbers of cultural programs have been organized by ICMEI at Marwah Studios now and then. The Indo Israel Film An Cultural Forum is quite active in its approach informed Dr. Sandeep Marwah attending   National Day as special guest there.

Kiren Rijiju Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Government of India was the Chief Guest at the function. Subramanian Swami MP, Ambassadors, High Commissioners, Diplomats and who’s who of Delhi art, culture, business and professionals from all strata of life attended the National day.