Meet designer Sonya Vajifdar, who dressed up contestants of the May Queen Ball 2009 recently
Meet designer Sonya Vajifdar, who dressed up contestants of the May Queen Ball 2009 recently
Even as a kid, designer Sonya Vajifdar's sense of style made sure she stood out among other kids. Using her imagination and flair to create different looks and putting a unique outfit together came naturally to her.
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May Queen Ball contestants wear gowns designed by Sonya Vajifdar |
It was not surprising then that after graduating, she decided to head to Milan any prospective designer's dream destination, where she spent three years at the Istituto Europeo de Design.
She also interned at French fashion house, Estrele, where apart from assisting in designing, she helped style the 2007/08 Autumn/Winter lookbook and editorial shoot. During her travel breaks, she traversed all over Europe.
After graduating in Fashion and Textile Design, Sonya returned to her favourite Indian city, Mumbai, to fulfill her dream of becoming a fashion designer.
She briefly worked with fashion designer Nalandda Bhandari, assisting her with her Spring/Summer Collection 2009 for Bridal Asia (Delhi), and Lakme Fashion Week (Mumbai) and gained hands-on experience.u00a0
Soon, she did what she always wanted to launch her label. She designs for both, men and women.
As a designer, her first break came when she was selected to design dresses and gowns for the contestants of the May Queen Ball held at Rustom Baug, Byculla, on May 1, in a span of just 10 days.
Sonya is now working on her new line as well as taking orders.
To own a Sonya Vajifdar creation, email her on sonya.vajifdar@gmail.com
