Noida, 30th May 2025 – The second day of the 9th Global Fashion and Design Week Noida 2025, held at Marwah Studios. Hence Noida Film City, showcased an extraordinary blend of global fashion narratives, stunning creativity, and cultural richness. The major second show of the day was met with an enthusiastic response from an audience drawn from across India and abroad, reinforcing the festival’s global reputation and cultural inclusivity.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah, Chancellor of AAFT University of Media and Arts and President of ICMEI, opened the show with insightful reflections on fashion’s power to transcend borders and express diverse cultural identities. “Fashion is the mirror of society and a creative expression of traditions and innovations across the globe,” said Dr. Marwah.

The day was graced by distinguished personalities from the world of fashion, film, lifestyle, and retail. Such as including: Payal Jain, Renowned Fashion Designer, Ria Banerjee, Prominent Content Creator, Neeru Khera, Esteemed Filmmaker. Nikita Yadav, Safety Ambassador for Animal Welfare & Protection ,Yana Karmakar, Lifestyle Designer & Founder of YK, Bharat Bhatia. Head of Sourcing, V-MART Retail Ltd, Karan Gupta, Representative of Khubani Restaurant, and Seema Kukreja, General Manager, BBG

Key Highlights of Day two were Coffee Table Book Launches including “Timeless Threads” by Khushi Bhardwaj and  “Celebrity Styling” by Prisha Chandna. a release of Fashion Bulletin: “Fashion Fiesta – Day 2”, curated by the talented students of AAFT School of Journalism.

Design students at AAFT School of Fashion Design presented a magnificent lineup of garments inspired by various countries, blending traditional elements with contemporary trends: such as Iceland: Presented by Thochuiwon Angkang Shimrey and Shreya in stunning fusion wear. Spain: Interpreted by Supriya Kumar with a lively line of casual wear. Israel: Fusion designs by Shivani Tomar captivated with bold interpretations. Belarus: Lipakshi and Khushi Gupta highlighted Belarusian influences in their casual wear collection. Vietnam: Rhea Joshi impressed with her fusion wear reflecting Vietnamese creativity. Hence Kyrgyzstan: Garima Sharma and Simran Pundir designed a compelling range of fusion outfits. Montenegro: Party wear collections from Khushi Jaiswal, Antara Ghosh, and Juhi Kumari shone with elegance. South Korea: Ananya Gupta delivered a dynamic take on Korean fashion through fusion wear.

Such as the event continues to promote cross-cultural appreciation and creativity, with AAFT providing a global platform for emerging talent. The second day reaffirmed the festival’s commitment to celebrating design diversity and advancing the global fashion narrative.