World's Youngest Fashion Designer Vidhi Karva launches her Couture Collection at Dubai World Fashion Week
It's often said, "It's not about how old they are it's all about how good they are". If ever there was a story which did this line justice it would be Vidhi Karva's. Based out of Pune, Maharashtra in India nine year old Vidhi Karva became the youngest fashion designer who did showcase her couture collection the Dubai World Fashion Week.
The Event Organisers aptly introduced her as the "Youngest Fashion Designer of the world". Organised by the Viviz Fashion School Karva's clothing line was a part of the international Kids/teen Fashion Runway.
"I want to be the biggest designer and a celebrity designer,” Karva told PTI on the sidelines of the event on Friday.
"My mom has been my inspiration. She used to make nice dresses for me and I got inspired to become a designer,” she added.
"I enjoyed being part of this and I made a lot of friends in Dubai. Of course, launching my own couture was very special."
The young designer presented the range for evening wear and a haute couture collection. Additionally Karva mentioned that being the part of the talent round and grand finale at the Dubai World Fashion Week was indeed special and very important for her.
Talking about her future plans Karva mentioned that next year she is aiming to return to Dubai and also showcase her designs in other big fashion hubs like London, Paris and Milan.
"I would like to promote sustainable and Indian fabrics through my designs. I am very sporty and like to make plans in advance. I like thinking creatively and love to style people," she added.
When stumbled upon a question that everyone her age might be startled by about her schooling and designing she calmly and confidently replied "studies always come first".
Chandrashekhar Bhatia of the Gulf Maharashtra Business Forum said Karva is a promising talent that needs to be nurtured.
"She has shown maturity way beyond her years and has a very bright future ahead. She deserves all kinds of support. We wish her great success," he said. PTI CORR SHD RB RB.