PNN New Delhi [India], July 16: On May 11, 2024, JD Institute hosted an enlightening Alumni Talk Session titled "Know the Industry Through Your Alumni," offering a unique opportunity for students to gain valuable insights into the fashion industry. The event took place from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM in the Seminar Room of Hauz Khas Village, Delhi Campus, featuring four distinguished alumni: Shelja Rai, Sameer Singh, Chetna Popli, and Nilisha Regis. Each alum shared their remarkable stories of success and growth within the fashion industry.
Distinguished Alumni Speakers Shelja Rai (PG Fashion Design 2020) A proud PG Fashion Design batch 2020 alumna, Shelja Rai, is a Senior Fashion Associate at Reliance Ritu Kumar. With her expertise in crafting stunning ensembles at Reliance Ritu Kumar, she captivated the audience with insights into the importance of blending timeless beauty with modern trends. She talked about the versatility and creativity required in the fashion industry and openly shared her insights on navigating the placement process and overcoming interview obstacles.
She debunked myths about retail roles in fashion, highlighting the importance of fashion expertise in customer-facing positions and emphasising the need for students to stay updated on the latest trends and technologies from a real-world perspective. Sameer Singh (UG Fashion Design 2019) Sameer Singh, a 2019 graduate of the UG Fashion Design programme, is a Junior Merchandiser at Asmara India, mastering fashion .