PRIYANSHI ASTHANA
Mob: +093********,080******** Email: *********.*******@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To establish myself in the fast growing and the competitive Fashion
Industry, contributing my potential and worth being an asset to the
company.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Name of the Institute Qualification Specialization Marks
DR. Virendra.Swarup. ICSE 80%
Public.School, cantt.
DR.Virendra.Swarup. ISC 81%
Public.School,cantt.
Sem 1- 8.88
NIFT B.des Fashion Design Sem 2- 9.10
Sem 3- 7.77
Sem 4- 8.27
Sem 5- 8.06
Sem 6- 8.00
Sem 7- 7.84
Sem8- 8.00
CGPA- 8.20
PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN
Cluster at Uppada Weaving Society, Uppada, Andhra Pradesh (May'09 -
June'09)
. The project specs included development of contemporary designs, and
also making the weavers aware of the numerous possibilities that can
be woven as motifs on the hand/pit looms.
. Supervision and learning of the weaving challenges, technicalities
during the making of sari, dress material, Madras Handkerchief in
order to achieve the desired results
Gaurav International Limited, Gurgaon (Summer Internship) May'10 - July'10
. The project involved working in sync with the design team and
assisting in the various stages of merchandise plan, sampling and
production.
. Responsibilities included: Trend research based on client brief, mock
sample development, washes (hydro, detergent, hcl, enzyme, stone,
acid) dyeing techniques (direct, pigment, disperse, tie& dye, Ombrey
technique) finishing and packaging
a. Range For TARGET CORPORATION (American retailing company): Developed a
cost effective casual and evening range for Target Corporation which
included 16 samples, of which 10 were selected.
b. Wal- Mart: Designed and developed embroidery headers for kids wear and
women's wear.
c. ESPRIT (EDC): Designed multiple options for the season spring
-summer'11
d. ANN TAYLOR : Doodling and finally developing a range of casual women's
wear
WORK EXPERIENCE
Organization: Style Colosseum
Duration: May 2012 to Present
(Also as a part timer in the same company from
October 2011 to May 2012)
Location: Hyderabad
Designation: Assistant Designer
PROJECTS IN DESIGNING
Collection 1: The Mellifluous Indian
A collection of Indian Ethnic wear to suit your every whim and fancy. A
connect with your roots with a through collection of traditional wear. It
goes for every occasion from a traditional family function to a formal
party embracing different colors of India
Collection 2: The Style Empowered
Featuring 11 garments, this collection strives to empower the lay-woman's
style statement that will help bring to life, her importance in the lives
of the people she affects.
A fusion of elements from the west and the east, The Style Empowered is
a medley of vibrant colours, contrasting but complementing textures and
pleasing forms.
This collection is dedicated to all the women out there, who work hard
to make dreams come true, as a daughter, a wife, a mother, a boss, a
friend..
Collection 3: L'Affaire Ethnique
L'Affaire Ethnique(The Ethnic Affair), as this collection is named; is a
culmination of themes, a coming-together of styles from countries all over
the world ranging from Africa, Greece, France, Spain, Japan and of course
Indian!
Collection 4: A Kaleidoscopic view
Put your groove on with a wide range of cool patterns and style. The
collection covers all age groups. The silhouettes and patterns are designed
exclusively for different age groups. It covers your every wardrobe needs.
Be it a casual wear, jumpsuit, beach wear or a party/cocktail dress. So put
on a new pattern everyday and just "let it go"
SKILLS & STRENGHTS
SKILLS:
. TECHNICAL SKILLS: Garment construction, Draping, Pattern Making,
Fashion illustration and design, Surface Development Techniques,
Grading and Visual Merchandising
. COMPUTER SKILLS: Corel draw, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe
In design, Macromedia Flash
STRENGTHS:
. Hardworking, Persistent, Creative, Interpersonal skills, quick learner
. Excellent communication and writing skills.
. Proficient with basic computer literate.
. Ability to generate innovative and unexplored concepts
. Believe in team work and motivation.
ACHIEVEMENTS
. Selected for Wills Lifestyle Debut designer second round
. Participated as a backstage helper in a Fashion show by
"SABYASACHI MUKHERJEE".
. Represented the college in "Inter College Fest" held at NALSAR and
won second prizes in face painting and poster making competitions.
. Participated in cultural activities as a volunteer during college
fest (spectrum'09).
. Participated and won in Hindi/English Writing and painting
competition held at school.
. Participated and won a second price in "Anchor Design a kit Contest
2001".
. Participated and won in swimming competitions held at school.
. Participated and won a second prize in Debate competition held at
school level.
. Participated and won first prizes in solo/ group singing competitions
at school.
INTERESTS
. Painting and Sketching
. Love to interact with people.
. A keen interest in sports.
. Interested in traveling.
. Interested in movies.
. Reading fiction
PERSONAL DETAIL
. Father's name: Mr.P.K.Asthana
. Mother's name: Dr. Mrs. Alka Asthana
. Current Address: 6-A, Anand Lok appt.
Azadnagar,
Kanpur - 208002