Press Release
Shilpa Sharma Receives the A' Design Award for Metallic Dual Dress with Wrap On in Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design
The international grand jury of the 2020 - 2021 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Shilpa Sharma for fashion, apparel and garment design
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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2021 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the A' Design Award in the Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design category for Metallic Dual Dress with Wrap On by Shilpa Sharma, designed for Squacle. The award was conferred within the 2020 - 2021 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The A' Design Award Explained
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
More About Metallic Dual Dress with Wrap On
This dual purpose dress from India stands out in first look as it combines Gold and Silver beautifully. Claimed as an amalgam of resort and party wear, this dress can actually practical for its claim. The added on wrap is flexible to use but the joining attachment could have been better. It is evident that the design is inspired from precious metals and that philosophy is justified in use as well as look.
About Shilpa Sharma
The founder director and in-house producer of Atiksh Entertainment Pvt Ltd, an internationally recognized & multi award winning company, Shilpa has bachelors & masters in information technology. She is also an accredited Nutrition Consultant & Yoga Practitioner. She has education, exposure, experience and an acute sense in fashion, which enabled the company to start new brands ‘Squacle’ and ‘Style Shrankhla’.
Award Record
With this recognition, Shilpa Sharma is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design Award
The A' Fashion Design Award is an international fashion design competition recognizing good fashion designs by best fashion designers and brands worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to fashion designers, apparel designers, garment designers and textile designers from all countries. Entries typically include runway collections, dresses, suits, skirts, outerwear and jackets. Awarded fashion designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/fashion
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/105422
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/105422
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!105422
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/277466
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://www.squacle.in/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Metallic Dual Dress with Wrap On
- Function
- Dress with Wrap On
- Category
- Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design
- Discipline
- Fashion Design
- Industry
- Fashion
- Colors
- Slate Gray, Light Slate Gray, Dark Olive Green, Dim Gray and Dark Slate Gray
- Images
- 4
- Client
- Squacle
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Shilpa Sharma
- Country
- India
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2020 - 2021
- Design ID
- #105422
Credits
- Image Credits
- All Images: Ajitesh Sharma
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The dress is an unique amalgam of resort and party attire. It can be duly used at casual outings, beach and also formal functions, making it highly attractive for women who multitask. The removable wrap-on not only provides the look but also offers flexibility. One is sure to standout in a party, vacation or an outing in this attire.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration for the design comes from the precious noble metals, Gold and Silver. The dress is designed in gold, whereas detachable wrap-on is designed in silver. As per Indian Mythology, Golden color represents a symbol of success, achievement and triumph. As per modern design practices, Silver color is associated with sleek, high-tech, and modern. This design signifies both the aspects.
- Research
- The color set was selected as per Indian Mythology and Modern design practices. The draft was deigned after survey of 5 budding fashion designers.
- Challenge
- This was the first dress ever made by the designer.
- Realization and Technology
- The single draft was solely made for this dress, through which it was manually cut. It was then hand stitched. The fabric used is stretchable imported metallic fabric. The whole dress was completed in a week's time.
- Operation and Interaction
- This dress serves dual purposes for the multitasking women. One can wear this as a casual party dress or can done it as a resort wear.
- Project Duration and Location
- The dress was designed in India. The photo-shoot was done in Maldives. Model is Ms. Akanksha Singh, Miss Asia Awards Runner-up 2017.
- Specifications
- Open fit for Women - Small to Medium. This fits well to women having dress sizes ranging from small to medium. It may fit some women with dress size large too.
- Keywords
- #Metallic, #Fusion, #Indian, #Silver, #Golden, #Resort
