8th Global Fashion and Design Week Noida 2024 Sets New Standards in Creative Excellence

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8th Global Fashion and Design Week Noida 2024
Sets New Standards in Creative Excellence
Noida, India The 8th Global Fashion and Design
Week, held in Noida, has set unprecedented
records, becoming the largest fashion event
hosted by an educational institution both in
India and internationally. This three-day event
dazzled attendees with its innovative displays in
fashion and furniture design, under the
leadership of Festival President Sandeep Marwah,
who is also the president of Marwah
Studios. Organized by the International Chamber
of Media and Entertainment Industry in
collaboration with AAFT School of Fashion and
Design, AAFT School of Interior Design, and AAFT
School of Hospitality and Tourism, the festival
showcased the depth of global creative talent. An
impressive roster of participants from 72
countries contributed to a culturally rich and
diverse experience.
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The event featured 200 designers who participated
in 90 rounds of runway shows, displaying over 550
garments. Additionally, there were four
exhibitions including collections of coffee table
books, Indian Suits Sarees, a Photography
Exhibition, and 100 creative furniture pieces.
The culinary arts were also highlighted with 9
food shows representing the cuisine of 20
countries, all prepared by 700 professionals over
nearly three months of planning. The festival
attracted a footfall of 23,000 people, including
250 notable figures from the fashion and design
world, as well as 20 Ambassadors and High
Commissioners, adding a significant international
flavor to the event. A marching band from AAFT
added a royal touch to the festivities, which
were covered by 500 media houses worldwide. Each
day of the event was documented by the AAFT
School of Journalism, with support from 100
volunteers from AAFT School of PR Events and
Advertising, 100 digital media representatives
from AAFT School of Digital Marketing, and 100
camera persons from AAFT School of Still
Photography. The overwhelming appreciation and
congratulations from 72 nations underscored the
festivals success in integrating and showcasing
the unique cultural garments of various
countries, alongside their national flags, in a
spectacular ramp show format. The opening
session of the event was graced by distinguished
guests including H.E. Dambajavyn Ganbold,
Ambassador of Mongolia, Cdr. K.L. Ganju, Honorary
Consul General of Comoros in India, celebrated
designer Rina Dhaka, and Ruby Yadav, Cultural
Head of the BJP Wing. The session was supported
by the World Peace Development and Research
Foundation, which endeavors to promote the
messages of love, peace, and unity through art
and culture as championed by Marwah Studios.