Sonia Gandhi at NIFT, Raebareli recalls Indira Gandhi’s elegance in dressing

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi attended the convocation of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) and laid foundation stone of its new building at her Parliament constituency, Raebareli. “Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who was a Member of Parliament from this constituency, had an innate sense of fashion and the simplicity of her elegance was admired all over the world” said the Congress President. “Adding more and more ornamentation to our garments is very easy but that does not add up to the fashion. To find the right colour combination, cut and proportion in a garment to ensure that it is comfortable as well is more challenging for a designer but it results in a garment that is timelessly stylish and elegant.

Sonia Gandhi at NIFT, Raebareli: Fashion does not mean opulence

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi attended the convocation of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) and laid foundation stone of its new building at her Parliament constituency, Raebareli. “In recent years, I have noticed a trend in Indian fashion to overdo, to over embellish cloths. Sometimes, a single garment will have beads, sequence, patchworks and crystals. And apart from completely overshadowing the wearer such garments are very uncomfortable to wear and they lack in elegance” said Sonia Gandhi. “In my view fashion does not mean opulence” she asserted

Sonia Gandhi at NIFT Raebareli: You can give Indian fashion a unique identity and style

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi attended the convocation of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) and laid foundation stone of its new building at her Parliament constituency, Raebareli. Sonia Gandhi said “Since centuries past and until the present date foreign traders and designers have looked to India for the skills of its craft persons, and sumptuousness of its styles and jewelry. This is a heritage that is truly unparallel in its beauty, in its richness and diversity even as you use and interpret it in innovative and contemporary ways”. The Congress President went on to say “I hope you will collaborate closely with our superbly gifted craftsmen and weavers helping to revive their skills and improve their livelihoods even as you learn from the works of international fashion designers. By drawing on our own roots and traditions and yet been open to creative influences from everywhere in the world you can give Indian fashion a unique identity and style that is recognized and admired all over the world”.

Sonia Gandhi at NIFT Raebareli, praises Indian fashion sense

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi attended the convocation of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) and laid foundation stone of its new building at her Parliament constituency, Raebareli. “Fashion is not something new to our country and it has always been an important part in the Indian life and culture. Indeed, Indians always had a very highly developed aesthetic sense. A sense of style and elegance that you can see in many of our dress styles like ‘lehanga’ and many others and in the wonderful way the men wear their turbans” said Sonia Gandhi. “Every state in India has its own distinct tradition of weaving, dying, printing and embroidery. It has its own styles for everything from caps to jewelry to footwear and a wealth of different motives and patterns” she added.

Sonia Gandhi encourages the students at NIFT Raebareli

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi attended the convocation of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) and laid foundation stone of its new building at her Parliament constituency, Raebareli. “This morning, I was most impressed, when I visited some other important institution FDDI and to actually have the opportunity of admiring the work of the extremely talented students there. And, now coming back to NIFT Raebareli, and to the students here, I am sure that these have been the years that have made all of you explore your creative potential and seeing your talents growing and flourished” said Sonia Gandhi. “Equipped with the education and the training you have received here you face a future that is rich with promise. That will be shaped by your imaginations as well as your technical and creative skills. And that will place in your hands the challenge of giving Indian fashion to give its own unique beauty and identity in the 21st century’s world,” added the Congress President.

Sonia Gandhi recalls Rajiv Gandhi’s for setting up NIFT in Raebareli

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi attended the convocation of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) and laid foundation stone of its new building at her Parliament constituency, Raebareli. “Five and half years back I was privileged to start the NIFT centre at Raebareli at its temporary premises and today I am delighted to have laid the foundation stone for its permanent centre and also addressing this convocation” said Sonia Gandhi. “NIFT was conceived of during Rajiv Ji’s tenure as Prime Minister and I can still recall the personal interest that he took in giving it a concrete shape. Over the past two decades the NIFT has established itself both in our country and abroad as an outstanding institution that has produced hundreds of young men and women who have brought new design and production skill to their diverse set of industries particularly in the textile area. I congratulate the entire NIFT community for its many achievements” added the Congress President.

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi visit Amethi

Congress General Secretary Rahul andhi and sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reached Amethi. Amethi is the Parliament constituency of Rahul Gandhi. They will interact with Congress workers and supporters. Priyanka andhi will later go to Raebareli, the parliament constituency of her mother Sonia Gandhi.