JD Institute of Fashion Technology, one of the leading design institutions of India, has been hosting ‘JD Talks’, a series of online interactive sessions, in a nationwide campaign to address the challenges thrown up by the Covid-19 pandemic.

A recent session was organized to discuss self-isolation and social distancing and their impact on mental health. Experts talked about the different aspects of quarantine and the importance of embracing uncertainty and focusing on things that enhance students’ abilities. Followed the session, experts helped the students to create a routine that prioritizes mental wellbeing. They also advised students on how to deal with the quarantine period and bring stability, comfort and happiness in their lives.

Highlights from the JD Talks 1.0

RINA DHAKA

Rina Dhaka, an ace fashion designer, is an internationally renowned figured to reckon with. She has won many awards as the best designer in India & abroad and is very well known among the people of the world. Her clients include Naomi Campbell, Martha Marzotto, Uma Thurman, Tara Palmer Tomlinson, Vittorio Radice, to name a few. She has shown her work in The Louvre Paris, Metropolitan museum, New York, London, Mauritius, South Africa, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong and USA.

She is the best at fusing the Indianness with contemporary silhouettes.

STARQUOTE:

I am the biggest critique of my work. That is how one grows professionally.

Topics Discussed:

• Tips on how to maintain a small-scale boutique during the times of lockdown
• Changing dynamics of the fashion industry post pandemic period

Takeaway from the session:

• Researching on one’s interest after the lockdown
• Explore and list all resources one has
• Making a contact list of prospective suppliers and clients.
• Making one’s own designs so that the base work is ready when the lockdown opens
• Online retail will boost

Commenting on the initiative, Ms. AkshraDalal,Director, JD Institute of Fashion Technology, said, “I am extremely happy that our initiative brings a sense of togetherness and self-introspection in our students and audiences. In this adverse situation, we look at the brighter side and accept this as an opportunity to explore our creative talents. As a design institution, we always believed in exploring the creative and meaningful side of our lives.JD Talks was one-of-a-kind campaign to help people deal with mental stress and strengthen their abilities under guidance of experts.”