Lessons in Fashion

Having done a fashion-designing course from SNDT University,Lulla has often conducted lectures,seminars and workshops to train aspirants from various colleges in India for over 24 years.

Earlier this month,she launched her fashion academy — Whistling Woods – Neeta Lulla School of Fashion (WWNL) — in association with Subhash Ghai’s academy,Whistling Woods Mumbai. “Formal education in fashion sets a robust foundation of knowledge of the industry. It also guides a student through his/ her core area of expertise and specialisation. I have been working with Ghai for a long time and mulling over setting up an academy which produces industry-ready fashion designers,” says Lulla.

Noticing a number of fashion academies mushrooming in the metros as well as in Tier II and III cities,she recalls how she herself had little choice when she was looking for a fashion design courses to enroll in — after her finishing school. Even though these academies provide fashion-design enthusiasts with a wide range of options,Lulla shares her concerns that they don’t bridge the gap between theory and hands-on experience.

“I would like my students to understand their strengths and creative abilities,so that they can pursue their ambition with focus,work diligently and make successful careers,” she says.

She will be heading the academy and claims to have tied up with big names in faculties in fashion education as well as some successful professionals from the fashion business to train her students.

“We will keep inviting guests from the fashion industry to teach,talk or even just inspire our students,” she says.