The annual Aiyanna 2026 graduation showcase was held at the Whistling Woods International campus in Mumbai on 26 May 2026.
Graduating students displayed runway collections and four original fashion films, emphasizing identity, emotion, culture, and contemporary expression.
The jury comprised Anurag Bahri (Chief of Design, Style Union), Garima Singh (Manager Design, Style Union), Deepit Chugh (Creative Director, Lineoutline) and Shweta Agarwal (Creative Director, ĀROKA).
Awards were presented: Best Collection – Shreya Aarthi Dhareshwar; Academic Excellence – Himadri Garg; Jury’s Choice – Reshma Bhimmappa Potalkar; Commercially Viable Collection – Riya Nirmal Parmar; Creative Innovative Award – Pankhul Shadani; Textile/Surface Development – Sakshi Kishore Mantri.
Organizers and speakers, including Meghna Ghai Puri and Jewellyn Alvares, highlighted the interdisciplinary approach, storytelling, cinematic creativity, and preparation of future‑ready fashion talent.
