Event Overview

TechCouture, Fashion Meets Innovation is a departmental fashion show competition organised by the Department of Fashion & Design under InnovFest 2026, designed as a single-day, on-campus runway event on 21 st February 2026. Focus on experimental silhouettes, tech-inspired aesthetics, sustainable approaches, and digital design techniques presented on a professional stage. It offers fashion and allied discipline students a platform to showcase future-ready, innovation-driven fashion collections directly on the runway, without any pre-event screening round.

Objectives

• To encourage innovation and technology-driven thinking in fashion design.

• To promote futuristic, sustainable, and experimental fashion concepts.

• To provide students with professional runway exposure.

Prizes

• Certifications and Cash Prizes worth:

• 1st Prize: R11,000

• 2nd Prize: 77,000

• 3rd Prize: 75,000

Goodies worth R10,000 for winners

Certificates for all participating teams and winners routed under InnovFest 2026 framework.

Mode of Event

• On-campus live runway show, Q&A & winner announcement
Schedule & Timeline

Event Date

Registration Deadline:

21 February 2026

18 February 2026

Key Benefits & Opportunities

• Opportunity to present fashion collections on a professional runway within a university innovation festival.

• Practical exposure to concept development, collection planning, and runway presentation.

• Enhancement of student portfolios through high-quality runway photographs and videos.

• Direct interaction with jury members and industry experts, offering valuable feedback.

• Platform to explore and present technology-driven, sustainable, and experimental fashion ideas.
  Opportunities for networking and interdisciplinary collaboration across design, technology, and creative domains.

• Networking opportunities with faculty, experts, and peers.

Who can Participate?

• Students from Chandigarh University and other recognised Design Institutes

• Team Size: 1-3 students per collection

• Faculty mentor: Recommended (not mandatory)

Rules & regulations

• Each participating team will consist of 7-10 members, which may include designers, models, makeup artists, stylists, and backstage support.

• Every individual or team must present a minimum of 3 to 6 garments, which can be male, female, kids, or a mix as per the concept.

• The time limit per team is 5-8 minutes, which includes ramp walk, stage entry/exit, any minor prop setup, and stage clearance.

• Teams must ensure that their concept and garments align with the theme "Fashion Meets Innovation" and follow campus decorum.

Coordinator / Point of Contact

Dr. Shalini Gaur, HOD - Fashion & Design

96100 45632

Ms. Arshneet Kaur, Assistant Professor - Fashion & Design

70156 10992

Ms. Ineet Kaur, Associate Professor - Fashion & Design

82838 43546

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Is there any pre-event workshop?

No formal workshop is planned. Guidelines and reference material will be shared after registration.

Q2. Is a stitched collection required for Phase 1?

No. Only concept notes and sketches are required for Phase 1.

Q3. Can teams be interdisciplinary?

Yes. Teams may include students from design, engineering, media, or other disciplines.

Q4. Are accessories and styling evaluated?

Yes. Styling, accessories, hair, makeup, and runway presentation are part of the evaluation.

Q5. How many looks are mandatory?

A minimum of three and a maximum of six complete looks per team.

Q6. Who should be contacted for queries?

Please contact the Event SPOCs listed above.

Q7. Is custom music allowed?

Yes. Custom music must be submitted in advance; otherwise, a default track will be assigned.