PUNE: The 13th edition of the annual fashion extravaganza ‘La Classe 2025’, organised by the Suryadatta Institute of Fashion Technology (SIFT), was a visual delight, celebrating the theme ‘Fusion of Cultures’. Held at Suryadatta’s Bavdhan campus, the event showcased a range of innovative, student-designed outfits that wowed the audience with their creativity, cultural richness, and bold presentation.
Students from across various Suryadatta institutes walked the ramp with flair and confidence, donning designer wear conceptualised and crafted by fashion technology students. The event not only served as a platform for young designers to exhibit their artistic talent but also underlined Suryadatta’s emphasis on experiential learning alongside academic development.
The fashion show was inaugurated in the presence of Prof. Dr. Sanjay B. Chordiya, Founder President of Suryadatta Group, along with Vice President Mrs. Sushma Chordiya, Co-Vice President Mrs. Snehal Navlakha, jury member S.N. Anjali, CEO Akshit Kushal, Director General Dr. S. Ramachandran, Principal Dr. Sayali Pandey, and Head of Department Pooja Vishwakarma. The event saw attendance from faculty members, parents, industry guests, and over 400 students.
The showcase featured seven distinct fashion collections, each telling a unique cultural story through design: Mythologies of India Meet Global Folklore, Tribal India Meets Global Streetwear, Festivals of India Reimagined, India Meets the World, Bollywood Meets Hollywood, Royal Legacy – A Global Blend, and Traditional Handicrafts in a Modern Avatar.
Each collection reflected deep research, cultural interpretation, and design innovation. A special highlight was the ramp walk by students aged 5–9 from Suryadatta Public School, who charmed the audience in traditional wear, earning enthusiastic applause from spectators.
In the awards segment, ‘India Meets the World’ was adjudged the Best Concept, while ‘Indian Mythologies and Global Folklore’ took second place. Best Designer honours were conferred upon Sonal Bhorade, Gauri Shewale, Vaishnavi Bhandare, Anjali Jivane, Shubhangi Karale, and Purnima Kamble.
The show was conceptualised under the guidance of Dr. Sayali Pandey, with key contributions from Pooja Vishwakarma and Khushboo Gajbi. Assistant Professors Monica Karve and Shikha Sharda led the training and choreography. Librarian Chhaya Mane, Sports Director Shubham Shinde, and Training & Placement Head Akhila Murmutty were instrumental in organising the event. Akhila Murmutty and Krishna, a student of Suryadatta Law College, compered the programme.
Speaking at the event, Prof. Dr. Sanjay B. Chordiya said, “Suryadatta Group of Institutes is committed to the holistic development of students. Our goal is to blend textbook knowledge with hands-on learning. For the last 13 years, ‘La Classe’ has served as a platform for fashion technology students to design, craft, and present original collections on the ramp. It nurtures creativity, practical skills, and confidence.”
