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 Ritu Kochhar

Legacy of 28 years in design education

I understand Fashion and Design as a language of creativity and have delved deep to explore its true essence and value.
My creative spirit and academic temperament inspired me to set up a state-of-the-art educational facility and center of excellence for those in pursuit of a promising future in the Fashion & Design domain. In a vibrant career spanning 28+ years, I have built a prolific and successful brand and evolved as a strong Fashion and Design Mentor, Academician,  Entrepreneur and a Fashion curator.

Have trained the talent of thousands of students and grew the INIFD franchisee to 100 centers of learning in India & abroad. Successfully became the creative force behind Institute’s evolution into an academic Mecca and now the alma mater of many acclaimed designers.

Curated two successful show in collaboration with High Commission India , London at London Fashion Week .

  1. Shaped Fashion Sensibility and Perpetuated Fashion Ethos:

    • Contributed to the development of fashion sensibility and the perpetuation of fashion ethos through media content and talk shows on Big FM, My FM, and BBC London.

  2. Driving Force Behind INIFD Brand Management and Digital Marketing:

    • Played a pivotal role as the driving force behind INIFD’s brand management and digital marketing efforts.

  3. Featured in CNBC – Young Turks:

    • Showcased on CNBC’s “Young Turks” for noteworthy achievements and contributions.

  4. Columnist for Hindustan Times & The Tribune:

    • Regularly contributes as a columnist to Hindustan Times and The Tribune.

  5. Lead Panelist for Knowledge Workshop Series at Lakme:

    • Takes the lead as a panelist in the knowledge workshop series held at Lakme.

Fashion week

Groomed and mentored finalists of the Femina Miss India pageant
I believe in Building the Value of design – Create Fashion as a medium, communicating who we are and who we wish to become.

Key Achievements & Milestones

  1. Initiated Avant-Garde Trends and Contemporary Course Curriculum:

    • Initiated avant-garde trends and a contemporary course curriculum by amalgamating modern influences with a focus on Art, Business, Design, Fashion Communication, and Technology connected to the fashion industry.

  2. Built the Institute’s Credibility in a Short Span:

    • Established the institute’s credibility in a short span of time, elevating it to prestigious forums and remarkable international recognition.

  • Collaboration with Femina Miss India

  • Ashley Rebello Chief Mentor - Fashion Design

  • Collaboration with Lakme Fashion Week

  • Twinkle Khanna chief mentor Academy of Interiors

  • Collaboration with London Fashion Week

  • Collaboration with London School of Trends

  • Learn from Manish Malhotra Started in Association with INIFD

  • Collaboration with New York Fashion Week

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