Indira Varma
Graduating Student
Indira Varma
Graduating Student
Based in
Singapore, Singapore
Seniority
1 - 3 years experience
Resume
About

I am a final-year Fashion Design & Textiles student and am extremely passionate about fashion ecology, circularity and design for sustainability. I believe in working towards value driven systems for promising futures. Our soil and people need every bit of care and appreciation whilst we create produ

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cts to fulfil our ambitions.

My current research explores sustainability in cultural practices, community engagement, natural dye practices, new materials for fashion, printing methods and regenerative production processes. I explore a variety of techniques using a mix of traditional and digital mediums to create textiles.

I approach my work from a multidisciplinary lens and am constantly seeking opportunities to learn new things. I feel nature is at the core of everything I do - from design inspirations to working ecosystems. I find a strong sense of purpose in environmental consciousness and community building.

I like to learn about history, literature and cultural practices which often inform my work. I enjoy writing, making jewellery, drawing, hiking, exploring new places and cooking.

I am @indira_varma_ on Instagram.

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BA (Hons) Fashion Design & Textiles
LASALLE College of the Arts Sep. 2020 - May. 2023
Singapore
Sustainable Circular Economy Immersion for Youth
Singapore Fashion Council Dec. 2022 - Dec. 2022
Singapore
Fashion Design Assistant
Kavita Thulasidas May. 2021 - Dec. 2022
Singapore
Sustainability Intern
Singapore Fashion Council May. 2022 - Jul. 2022
Singapore
Shortlisted
altKEY Glass Castle Sustainability
2022
Atlanta, United States
Luxury 2.0: Drape Structure Digitality (Exhibition)
LASALLE College of the Arts Nov. 2021 - Nov. 2021
Singapore
Print Design Open Call Winning Team
Ong Shunmugam Jun. 2021 - Sep. 2021
Singapore
Recipient
Creative Excellence Award
2020
Bangalore, India
Recipient
Leadership Award
2020
Bangalore, India
High School
The Frank Anthony Public School Jun. 2006 - May. 2020
Bangalore, India
Summer Intern
Foley Designs Apr. 2018 - Apr. 2018
Bangalore, India
Industry sectors

Fashion

Sustainability

Culture

Skills

Fashion Designer

TEXTILE DESIGNER

Sustainable design

Community Engagement

Software skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Premiere Pro

CLO 3D

PE Design Embroidery

Languages

English

Fluent

Hindi

Native language

Kannada

Fluent

Tamil

Basic knowledge

Sanskrit

Basic knowledge

Types of contracts
Freelance / Missions
Part time
Internship / Work-study
Collaboration
Personal details

Green card holder / US working permit

Potentially open to relocate