GLOBAL VOICES – FASHION AS A FORCE: FASHION BEYOND BORDERSAAFT Students Showcase Spectacular Collections at International Fashion Summit. Noida: A vibrant and visually stunning exhibition of designer garments created by the students of AAFT School of Fashion & Design became a major highlight of the International Fashion Summit “GLOBAL VOICES – Fashion as a Force: Fashion Beyond Borders”, held at Marwah Studios. The exhibition reflected innovation, cultural diversity, craftsmanship, and a strong global perspective, earning wide appreciation from national and international delegates.
The summit witnessed enthusiastic participation from fashion professionals and cultural representatives from USA , Ukraine , Mauritius , Bulgaria , UAE , Kenya , and India , reaffirming the truly international character of the event.
The fashion exhibition was formally inaugurated by eminent international fashion leaders and creative professionals including Ruhi Hak, Founder of Hopeblit, USA; Shagun Gupta, CEO of LA Fashion Closet, Los Angeles; Septimius The Great, renowned Designer and Singer from Los Angeles; Rashad Todd, acclaimed Show Director from Los Angeles; Dimple Kapoor, Designer; Anna Rud, Designer from Ukraine; Shabana Meerun, Designer from Mauritius; Davina Boodhun, Designer from Mauritius; Kasichana Yaa, Second Secretary, Kenya High Commission; Dr. Shahzada Siddiqui, Managing Director, YESPOS, Dubai, UAE; and Priyanka Chaurasia, Designer from Texas, USA.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Sandeep Marwah, Founder of Noida Film City, President of Marwah Studios, and Chancellor of AAFT University, stated that fashion is a powerful medium of expression that transcends borders and builds cultural understanding. He emphasized that platforms like GLOBAL VOICES provide young designers with global exposure and the confidence to compete at international levels.
Dr. Himani Choudhary, Director, AAFT School of Fashion & Design, expressed pride in the students’ creativity and dedication. She highlighted that the showcased collections represented a blend of contemporary trends, sustainability, craftsmanship, and cultural narratives, reflecting AAFT’s strong academic framework and industry-oriented training.
The exhibition received an overwhelming response from international guests, designers, diplomats, and media professionals, who lauded the students for their originality, professionalism, and global outlook.
The International Fashion Summit and exhibition successfully reinforced Marwah Studios and AAFT School of Fashion & Design as dynamic hubs of global fashion education, collaboration, and creative excellence, truly living up to the spirit of “Fashion Beyond Borders.”
