July 29: As India’s premier institution for creative education, Pearl Academy continues to strengthen its longstanding relationship with the country’s most prestigious fashion platforms. At India Couture Week 2026, Pearl Academy once again demonstrated its commitment to bridging education with industry by providing students with unparalleled backstage access and professional experience.
On Saturday, Pearl Academy presented its Global Icon, Masaba Gupta, for the House of Masaba showcase at India Couture Week 2026, reinforcing its commitment to bridging classroom learning with industry realities while celebrating India’s evolving fashion and design landscape.
Pearl Academy is the only educational institution to offer students structured internship opportunities at India Couture Week, enabling them to work alongside the country’s leading couture houses across backstage operations, fashion media, communications, styling support, production, and event management. These immersive experiences allow students to engage directly with the realities of luxury fashion while building invaluable professional networks even before graduation.
This year’s India Couture Week also celebrates the remarkable achievements of Pearlites, whose work continues to shape the future of fashion both in India and global stage.
Among them is acclaimed designer Vaishali S., who recently presented her latest collection, SWAYAM, at Paris Haute Couture Week, representing Indian craftsmanship and contemporary design excellence before an international audience. Her continued success reflects Pearl Academy’s enduring legacy of nurturing designers capable of competing on the world’s most prestigious fashion platforms.
Adding to this proud moment, Rimzim Dadu unveiled her latest couture collection at India Couture Week 2026, known for her experimental approach to textiles and innovation in materiality, Rimzim Dadu exemplifies the spirit of creativity, craftsmanship and forward-thinking design fostered at Pearl Academy.
Commenting on Pearl Academy’s continued presence at India’s leading fashion events, Aditi Srivastava, President, Pearl Academy, said
“Fashion education must extend beyond the classroom. It must immerse students in the industry’s most significant moments, allowing them to learn from the very best while contributing meaningfully to the creative ecosystem. Our continued association with India Couture Week reflects Pearl Academy’s philosophy of experiential learning, while the success of alumni such as Vaishali S., Rimzim Dadu and Nikhil Mehra on this forum, demonstrates the transformative impact of nurturing talent with global ambition and deep respect for craft.”
For over three decades, Pearl Academy has consistently collaborated with leading designers, fashion councils, luxury brands and global institutions to ensure industry-ready graduates. Through live projects, internships, fashion weeks, international collaborations and hands-on learning, the institution continues to redefine creative design education in India.
As India emerges as an increasingly influential voice in global fashion, Pearl Academy remains committed to developing the next generation of designers, communicators, stylists, entrepreneurs, and creative business leaders who will shape the industry’s future, both in India and across the world.