{"id":69185,"date":"2026-03-13T17:29:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T11:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northwestnewstimes.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/iifd-kolkata-showcases-root-code-at-calcutta-times-fashion-week-2026-as-title-partner\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T17:29:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T11:59:18","slug":"iifd-kolkata-showcases-root-code-at-calcutta-times-fashion-week-2026-as-title-partner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northwestnewstimes.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/iifd-kolkata-showcases-root-code-at-calcutta-times-fashion-week-2026-as-title-partner\/","title":{"rendered":"IIFD Kolkata Showcases \u201cROOT CODE\u201d at Calcutta Times Fashion Week 2026 as Title Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"

New Delhi [India], March 13:<\/strong> <\/span>The\u00a0Indian Institute of Fashion & Design (IIFD) Kolkata\u00a0<\/strong>proudly presented its latest student showcase\u00a0\u201cROOT CODE\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>at\u00a0the\u00a0prestigious\u00a0(IIFD)\u00a0Calcutta\u00a0Times\u00a0Fashion\u00a0Week\u00a0–\u00a0served\u00a0as the Title Partner for the event<\/strong>, held in Kolkata on\u00a07th March 2026<\/strong>.\u00a0IIFD Kolkata\u00a0<\/strong>affirms commitment to nurturing future fashion innovators and providing them with a global platform to express their creativity.<\/p>\n

The collection\u00a0\u201cROOT CODE \u2013 Rooted to the Culture: Design for the Future\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>explored the evolving dialogue between tradition and modernity. Conceptualized and designed by the emerging designers of IIFD Kolkata, the showcase celebrated how India\u2019s rich\u00a0cultural\u00a0heritage can be reinterpreted for contemporary fashion narratives.<\/p>\n

Drawing inspiration from\u00a0Indian craftsmanship, traditional motifs, and textile sensibilities<\/strong>, the collection presented garments that honored heritage while embracing progressive design thinking. Rather than replicating the past, the designers used cultural elements\u00a0as\u00a0a\u00a0foundation to create fashion relevant to the modern global audience.<\/p>\n

The runway featured a striking blend of\u00a0Indo-Western silhouettes<\/strong>, where structured Western tailoring seamlessly merged with Indian drapes and artisanal surface detailing.\u00a0Layered\u00a0jackets paired with fluid skirts, corset-inspired blouses combined with hand-textured fabrics, and asymmetrical cuts highlighted the designers\u2019 experimental approach to construction and design.<\/p>\n

The collection\u2019s\u00a0earthy color palette balanced with contemporary neutrals\u00a0<\/strong>symbolized the connection between cultural roots and the modern world. Through thoughtful fabric choices, subtle embellishments, and refined craftsmanship, the designers demonstrated both creative depth and strong technical skills.<\/p>\n

\"IIFD<\/p>\n

Speaking on the occasion,\u00a0Vimi Vansil, Chairperson of IIFD\u00a0<\/strong>said:<\/p>\n

\u201cIIFD has always stood for nurturing originality, confidence, and global perspective in young designers.\u00a0Seeing\u00a0our\u00a0students\u00a0present\u00a0their\u00a0work\u00a0at\u00a0a\u00a0platform\u00a0as\u00a0prestigious\u00a0as\u00a0Calcutta\u00a0Times Fashion Week reflects the culture of creativity and empowerment that defines IIFD.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Adding\u00a0to\u00a0this,\u00a0Shikha\u00a0Agarwal,\u00a0Campus\u00a0Director\u00a0of\u00a0IIFD\u00a0Kolkata<\/strong>,\u00a0shared:<\/p>\n

\u201cAt IIFD, we believe design education is not only about creating garments but about shaping creative thinkers who respect tradition while innovating for the future. Platforms like Calcutta Times Fashion Week give our students the opportunity to translate their ideas into powerful visual stories and present them to the industry.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

As\u00a0Title Partner<\/strong>, IIFD Kolkata\u2019s presence at\u00a0Calcutta Times Fashion Week 2026\u00a0<\/strong>highlighted the institute\u2019s role\u00a0as\u00a0a\u00a0catalyst\u00a0for\u00a0emerging\u00a0talent\u00a0and\u00a0industry-ready\u00a0designers.\u00a0The\u00a0showcase of\u00a0ROOT CODE\u00a0<\/strong>reinforced the institute\u2019s philosophy \u2014 that the future of fashion lies\u00a0in\u00a0staying deeply rooted while designing for a rapidly evolving world.<\/p>\n

Through this collaboration and runway presentation,\u00a0IIFD Kolkata continues to strengthen its vision of empowering the next generation of designers with creativity, technical excellence, and a strong connection to cultural identity.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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