A Night of Fashion, Flair & Future: PCTE Unveils Designova 2025

The Fashion Design Department of PCTE Group of Institutes proudly unveiled Designova 2025, the Annual Graduating Fashion Show, a vibrant culmination of creativity, culture, and couture. Held today, this much-anticipated event spotlighted the immense talent of 25 graduating students from the B.Sc. Fashion Design batch of 2022–2025.

A Night of Fashion, Flair & Future: PCTE Unveils Designova 2025

Ludhiana, April 19, 2025: The Fashion Design Department of PCTE Group of Institutes proudly unveiled Designova 2025, the Annual Graduating Fashion Show, a vibrant culmination of creativity, culture, and couture. Held today, this much-anticipated event spotlighted the immense talent of 25 graduating students from the B.Sc. Fashion Design batch of 2022–2025.

Designova 2025 served as a powerful platform for these aspiring designers to translate their artistic vision into tangible, awe-inspiring fashion collections. Featuring 19 unique and innovative collections, the event captured a spectrum of themes—ranging from avant-garde and sustainable fashion to Indian craftsmanship, heritage textiles, contemporary couture, and everyday chic wear, all curated for the Spring-Summer 2026 season.

Each collection was a reflection of deep exploration, identity, and boundless creativity. The ramp came alive with experiments in textile dyeing, fabric manipulation, ethnic inspiration, and bold silhouettes—delivering an artistic expression that pushed boundaries while honoring tradition.

From initial concept to final stitch, the students led every phase of the creative process, showcasing not only their technical skills but also a fearless vision for the future of fashion. The support and guidance of PCTE’s experienced faculty played a pivotal role in nurturing these young minds, equipping them with the confidence and professionalism to take on the global fashion stage.

  Some standout themes that turned heads at Designova 2025 included captivating concepts such as "Symmetry in the Storm," "Whispers of the Dune," "Cosmic Armour," "The Rajwadi Dhorohar,"  along with striking narratives like "Denim Memoir," "Threads of Legacy," "Psychedelic Pop," and many more, each offering a unique blend of tradition and innovation. 

Gracing the event were some of the biggest names in the fashion industry, who lent their insights and encouragement to the young designers. Ms. Munish Awasthi and Ms. Anjali Awasthi (Owners of Sportking), Ms. Anupama Rawal Bachan (Vice President, Baklavi), Ms. Manmeent Sodia (Fashion Academician and Industrialist), Mr. Kuntal Raj Jain (Duke Fashion), Mr. Inderjit Singh (Designer, Vardhaman), Mr. Harish Kaura (Arisudana Industries), Mr. Manish Chopra (Monte Carlo), and Ms. Pooja (NIIB Institutes), along with leading fashion influencers and makeup artists like Eli & Kim, Mr. Rachit Aggarwal, Mr. Jomedy, Mr. Rahul Kapoor, Mr. Pankaj Kalra, and Mr. Shelly, were in attendance.

  A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Pooja Singh and the NIIB Institute for sponsoring the hair and makeup for all our models tonight. Your collaboration has added that extra sparkle to our runway, elevating every look and enhancing the overall glamour of Designova 2025. Your support played a vital role in bringing each designer’s vision to life on stage.  

 The evening culminated in a grand award ceremony, where the top talents of the batch were recognized: Sidak received the award for Best Design Collection, Diya was honored with Most Innovative Collection, Simranjot won Best Commercial Collection, Krishika was awarded Best Ethnic Wear Collection, and Tusharika took home the prize for Best Surface Ornamentation. 

The show concluded with an overwhelming response from industry professionals and fashion enthusiasts alike. PCTE once again reaffirmed its position as a premier institute nurturing future-ready fashion professionals with creative vision, technical expertise, and global perspective.