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December 31, 2008 - New Delhi -- The designer jewellery collection fashion show showcases the intended by the 8th graduating batch of JDTI students
JDTI is supported by World Gold Council and promoted by the Indo-German Export Promotion Project implemented by GTZ (the Gesellschaft fuer Technische Zusammenarbeit, German agency for Technical Co-operation), facilitating technology transfer from Germany for select Indian companies.
The theme for OPUS 2008 was “Trends and their influences 2008”. 17 bright jewellery designers, who were a part of the JDTI batch graduating this year, presented the collection of 42 pieces showcased by leading models of the country. The first collection showcased was from Nichč, Silver Smith India Limited’s retail jewellery brand, which presented stunning designs of belts, armbands, jhoomars and anklets.
The hosts of the evening were Mr.B.K.Narula, Chairman & Managing Director, Silver Smith India Ltd., along with Mr. Raakesh Agarvwal, leading fashion designer. The panel of judges included Ms. Chanda Narang, CEO, Frazer and Hawz and Mr. Mandeep Singh, Director, Reeds Exhibition.
Speaking on the occasion Mr.B.K.Narula said ‘JDTI’s annual graduating fashion show provides the right platform to the budding talents of the jewellery industry. This not only helps the students showcase their creative flair but also is the right place for the industry in their hunt for the best creative brains for jewellery industry”.
Mr. Raakesh Agarvwal, Fashion Designer said ‘Indian designers are now looking at representing India on the world forum and JDTI is among the best trainer to train students on innovation, creativity and global businesses. The students’ collection is a unique blend of traditional and modern techniques. It’s my privilege that I got an opportunity to style the clothing of the models presenting the jewellery designs from JDTI”.
The entire show was categorized into 3 themes of Utopia, Euphoria and Spectacle. Taking an inspiration from life, future, life after unfriendly and cold world of cyber futurism. A clear balance between nature and technology were also felt in the jewellery design of the students.
6 awards for the excellence in different fields of jewellery designing and manufacturing were given to JDTI students. The awards were categorized into Innovation in Technique, Innovative use of material, Commercially viable collection, Faculty award for the best student of the year, WGC award for the most innovative project, the ramp appeal award.
About Silver Smith India
Silver Smith India Ltd. was incorporated in 1994. Listed on the Bombay stock exchange, it is a multidimensional jewellery solution company. It is first of its kind to service the requirements of ever growing jewellery industry. (www.silversmithindia.com)
It has three divisions to cater different aspects of jewellery:
EDUCATION
Jewellery Design & Technology Institute (JDTI) is a model institute setup in 1999 to provide the much needed skilled professionals to the ever-growing jewellery industry. JDTI is supported by World Gold Council and promoted by the Indo-German Export Promotion Project. It has become an active part of jewellery industry and education sector with large strength of students and well experienced academic staff. For more information, please visit: www.jdtiindia.com
DESIGN OUTSOURCING
Design Development Centre (DDC) was initiated to help jewellery companies outsource their design related requirements. DDC aims to introduce innovative, creative and personalized designs and also offers related services like product development, graphic identity and technical detailing amongst others. For more information, please visit: www.ddc.silversmithindia.com
SIGNATURE JEWELLERY
Niche is an exquisite jewellery brand. Handcrafted in precious metals and accentuated with Swarovski components and semi precious gemstones, each piece is an individual statement that embodies luxury and elegance, while at the same time satisfying the desire for contemporary style. For more information, please visit: www.niche.in
For more information, please contact:
Sunil Kumar Singh / Vinita Dhawan
Finesse PR
Telephone: +91 11 43056200(30 Lines) Fax: + 91 11 43056202
sunil ( @ ) finessepr dot com/ vinita ( @ ) finessepr dot com
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