The United World Institute of Design ( UID), a constituent college of Karnavati University in Gandhinagar celebrated the work of the graduating students by dedicating an evening of fashion show and fund – raising for special children and cancer survivors.
EDGE 2025 which saw 100 students of the Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes at the Department of Fashion & Lifestyle, at UID ,was a celebration of a rich tapestry of themes and styles.
“The key concept this year in Karnavati University is inclusivity. We are making sure that work and presentations of graduating students are around the concept of inclusivity. We believe that inclusive design aims to create products , services, and environments that are usable by as many people as possible, considering diverse needs, abilities, and circumstances. And this academic year end presentation was about such celebrations,” said Ritesh Hada, President, Karnavati University.
EDGE 25 which took place on 19th April 2025 at the Subhash Chandra Convention Hall at Karnavati University started with a day long exhibition showcasing the work of the students.
The outstanding efforts and creativity of students were celebrated through design awards presented by –
Rajesh Pratap Singh- ace fashion designer, Dr. Bhanwar Rathore- Founder & Director of BRDS and Mr. Umang Hutheesing- culture revivalist. For the B. Design (Fashion Design) programme, the winners included Vrushti Shah for Best Design Collection, Neelai Jain for Most Innovative Collection, Trisha Bhat for Most Responsible Collection and a tie between Anushka Mandot & Ayushi Dilipkumar Bhaskar for the Most Commercial Collection. The awards for the M. Design (Fashion Design) programme included Shreya Chauhan for Best Design Collection & Hiren Savasiya for the Most Responsible Collection.
The thundering applause when 33 children walked the ramp- echoed all across the hall. EDGE 2025 also honoured the beauty of age as middle age models walked the ramp with timeless elegance and grace.
