JDBI Graduating Fashion Show Kaleidoscope 2024 in collaboration with Indo British Scholars Association (IBSA) & British Council

Kolkata, April 29, 2024: J D Birla Institute in collaboration with Indo British Scholars Association (IBSA) & British Council hosted the illustrious fashion show KALEIDOSCOPE 2024 on 26 Aprilat the Eastside Pavilion, Nicco Park, Kolkata which showcases sustainable fashion with each ensemble telling a unique story of creativity, sustainability and cultural renaissance of Batch (2021-2024).

The event was graced by the presence of Chief Guest, Kiran Uttam Ghosh, Designer, Guest of Honor, Alison Barrett, Director, British Council India, Andrew Fleming, British Deputy High Commissioner to Kolkata, Debanjan Chakrabarti, Director British Council East and Northeast India, Hugh Boylan, Australian Consul General, Elizabeth Lee, Director American Center, Anne Vasquez, Acting Consul General US Consulate and the members of our co-host, Rajive Kaul, Chairman, Presidents Council, IBSA and Chairman, Nicco Engineering Services Ltd; and Founder & Promoter of Nicco Parks and Resorts Limited, Subrata Paul, President, IBSA and Director, BTL EPC Ltd and Advisor, Simplex Infrastructure Ltd., Reetasri Ghosh, Chair Programs Council IBSA and Educational Coach and Leadership Development Facilitator along with Major General V N Chaturvedi (Retd.), Secretary General, Vidya Mandir Society, Vasusri Jhaver, Member Governing Council of Schools under Vidya Mandir Society and an Educationist and Deepali Singhee, Principal, J.D. Birla Institute and the jury Prof. (Dr.) Bhavna Chanana, Director and Professor, Amity School of Fashion Technology, Mumbai, Ravi Bhalotia, Director, Aarbee, Kolkata and Prerna Mundra, Founder, Parfait (an alumnus of JDBI) whose unwavering support contributed to the event's grandeur.
 

Alison Barrett MBE, Director British Council and Minister Culture and Educational Affairs, British High Commission New Delhi said “I’m delighted to be here in Kolkata to take part in the sustainable fashion show by students of J.D. Birla College and supported by Indo British Scholars’ Association, IBSA. The show celebrates the best of India and the UK in education and culture, and strengthens the ‘Living Bridge’ pillar of UK alumni in India who connect our two nations."
 

Rajive Kaul, Chairman President’s Council IBSA said “It was yet again a great privilege for IBSA to collaborate with the JD Birla Institute for the second time to bring to a large audience a truly outstanding Fashion Show on sustainable and eco-friendly designs and fabrics. The BSc (Hons) final year students did an excellent job and I am confident that they truly represent the ‘Fashions of Tomorrow My congratulations go out to them, their teachers and their Principal Dr Deepali Singhee. 
 

Subrata Paul, President, IBSA said “This sustainable fashion show is one of our key flagship events. This engagement is one of the ways to demonstrate IBSA’s commitment towards sustainability and tackling the challenges of climate change. The retail and fashion industry plays a crucial role towards addressing climate change and the key is by innovating use of textiles and fabrics. We are also keen to work with the youth in increasing awareness of sustainable fashion. It’s great to partner with J.D. Birla Institute and British Council for this initiative. I really thank you our sponsors who have supported this event”.
 

Prof (Dr.) Bhawana Chanana, Director and Professor, Amity School of Fashion Technology, Mumbai said “J.D. Birla Institute’s graduating batch of students put up an impressive showcase of Eco fashion at their Kaleidoscope 2024. Sustainability was an apt theme which was ideated and rendered aesthetically. My heartiest congratulations to the students and the entire team of J.D. Birla institute for an impressive showcase”.
  

Prof. (Dr.) Deepali Singhee, Principal, J.D. Birla Institute said "JDBI has always adhered to high teaching standards with state-of-the art infrastructure. Our Textiles & Fashion Technology students have flourished wherever they have gone after earning a degree from one of India’s finest universities, Jadavpur University. The fashion show highlights how fashion can be fabulous while also being sustainable and kind to the environment.”