FEBRUARY 2023 ISSUE NO.III
SAMAVAYA
PRESENTED BY WESTERN-INDO CANADIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION
SPONSORED BY AEKAM COLLECTIONS
APRA FASHION
BYAV
HALDI INC.
MAHODAYA SHERWANI OXIDESI
PLATO'S CLOSET
SILVER TULIP BOUTIQUE
SAPPHIRE HUT
SAMAVAYA
WICSA is incredibly excited to introduce SAMAVAYA, Western’s third annual South-Asian fashion show.
SAMAVAYA, which means "unity and togetherness" in Sanskrit, promises to captivate audiences by exhibiting the five elements drawn from the Pancha Maha-Bhutas.
The idea for the theme emerged after thinking about how the divisions between South Asian communities and Canada's multicultural fabric differ. Although we are all unique, the five elements that make us up are similar. We are all united and tied by it.
VAYU AIR AKASHA ETHER/SPACE AGNI FIRE JALAM WATER AVANI EARTH
WICSA FASHION SHOW EXECUTIVE TEAM
ANCHAL DAHIYA
ANISH CHHABRA
AANYA BHATIA EXECUTIVE DIRECTO
CO-PRESIDENT
CO-PRESIDENT
SATHVIKA NITTALA HEAD STYLIST
WICSA FASHION SHOW EXECUTIVE TEAM
MODEL MANAGERS
MUNDLAPUDI
NYLA PATEL
MISTRY
JIJO
CHOPRA
MARKETING CHOREOGRAPHERS SONIA NARANG KEER
ELVIRA SHAH UNNATI YAGNIK RICHA BHANDARI
MANSI
THERES
ANISA
WICSA FASHION SHOW EXECUTIVE TEAM
“The moment we've all been eagerly awaiting is upon us as Samavaya comes to life. A year of hard work, passion, and dedication from our team has shaped this extraordinary experience, and I extend my sincerest thanks for being an integral part of this journey. Your presence adds a special magic to the tapestry of Samavaya, turning it into more than just a fashion show but a shared celebration of creativity and connection. As the spotlight turns to the runway, let's revel together in the culmination of our collective efforts and the beauty that has emerged from this shared adventure ”
- Aanya Bhatia, WICSA Fashion Show Executive Director
WICSA 2022-2023
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Co-Presidents
Anchal Dahiya
Anish Chhabra
Senior Advisors
Ashish Sharma
Riya Balsara
VP Internal
Abi Pannerthasan
Director of Internal
Ameena Naqvi
Viraj Rajendra
VP Communications
Navya Chaudhary
Director of Communications
Vyoma Fadia
Umair Dhillon
VP Events
Medha Krishnan
Director of Events
Diya Patel
Reeya Mittal
VP Finance
Meera Aggarwal
Director of Finance
Jasmine Babra
Dino Humar
Tina Sahney
First Year Representatives
VP External Armaan Bawa
Director of External
Panav Sharma
Rihana Kukkadi
Jasmine Virdee | Fayzan Kamal | Abhi Ravipati | Maya Lekhi
WICSA Choreographer
Anoushka Sharma
SHANIA MADAN
CLOTHING | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
JEWELRY | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
MAKEUP | KEERTANA MOHAN
PHOTOGRAPHER | HAMZA BHATTI
ALINA FARISTA
CLOTHING | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
JEWELRY | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
MAKEUP | KEERTANA MOHAN
PHOTOGRAPHER | HAMZA BHATTI
MATHAVAN VIJE
CLOTHING | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
JEWELRY | SATHVIKA NITTALA
PHOTOGRAPHER | HAMZA BHATTI
PRIYANKA RAJIV
CLOTHING | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
JEWELRY | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
MAKEUP | KEERTANA MOHAN
PHOTOGRAPHER | HAMZA BHATTI
DIVYA GEORGE
CLOTHING | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
JEWELRY | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
MAKEUP | KEERTANA MOHAN
PHOTOGRAPHER | HAMZA BHATTI
APAAR VIJAY
CLOTHING | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
PHOTOGRAPHER | HAMZA BHATTI
MALIKA SHARMA
CLOTHING | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
JEWELRY | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
MAKEUP | KEERTANA MOHAN
PHOTOGRAPHER | HAMZA BHATTI
RISHESH BUDAKOTI
CLOTHING | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
PHOTOGRAPHER | HAMZA BHATTI
KANAV SABHARWAL CLOTHING | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
PHOTOGRAPHER | HAMZA BHATTI
V A Y U
DIYA BHAVSAR
PHOTOGRAPHER | ALEXANDER HENRY
CLOTHING | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
JEWELRY | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
HAIR | AANYA BHATIA
MAKEUP | AANYA BHATIA
LEYON JIMMI
CLOTHING | MAHODAYA SHERWANI
PHOTOGRAPHER | ALEXANDER HENRY
JANAK PATHAK
CLOTHING | MAHODAYA SHERWANI
PHOTOGRAPHER | ALEXANDER HENRY
DIVYJ AHUJA
CLOTHING | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
JEWELRY | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
PHOTOGRAPHER | ALEXANDER HENRY
DIYA PATEL
CLOTHING | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
JEWELRY | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
HAIR | AANYA BHATIA
PHOTOGRAPHER | ALEXANDER HENRY
SHABARE NAGASUNDARAM
CLOTHING | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
JEWELRY | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
PHOTOGRAPHER | ALEXANDER HENRY
VALLARI MADKAIKAR
CLOTHING | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
JEWELRY | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
HAIR | ANCHAL DAHIYA
PHOTOGRAPHER | ALEXANDER HENRY
A G N I
AQSA SAEED
CLOTHING | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
JEWELRY | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
MAKEUP | HARLEEN BHATTI
PHOTOGRAPHER | SUNDAY AJAK
ESHA MAVI
CLOTHING | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
JEWELRY | OXIDESI
MAKEUP | HARLEEN BHATTI
PHOTOGRAPHER | SUNDAY AJAK
NIRAV PATEL
CLOTHING | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
JEWELRY | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
MAKEUP | MANO NAMBURI
HAIR | AANYA BHATIA
PHOTOGRAPHER | SUNDAY AJAK
YASH GHAG
CLOTHING | MAHODAYA SHERWANI
MAKEUP | HARLEEN BHATTI
PHOTOGRAPHER | SUNDAY AJAK
AZUL GOYAT
CLOTHING | MAHODAYA SHERWANI
MAKEUP | HARLEEN BHATTI
PHOTOGRAPHER | SUNDAY AJAK
RAIFAH KHAN CLOTHING | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
JEWELRY | OXIDESI
PHOTOGRAPHER | SUNDAY AJAK
ANOUSHKA HARNAL
CLOTHING | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
JEWELRY | OXIDESI
MAKEUP | HARLEEN BHATTI
PHOTOGRAPHER | SUNDAY AJAK
GAURAV CHAHAL
CLOTHING | MAHODAYA SHERWANI
MAKEUP | HARLEEN BHATTI
PHOTOGRAPHER | SUNDAY AJAK
SUNDAY
SHAILAJA KUKREJA JEWELRY | OXIDESI MAKEUP | HARLEEN BHATTI PHOTOGRAPHER |
AJAK
A K A S H A
ADITYA IYER
CLOTHING | SILVER TULIPS
PHOTOGRAPHER | MAX PERVIN
ISHA AGARWAL
CLOTHING | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
JEWELRY | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
PHOTOGRAPHER | MAX PERVIN
CHANEL PARIKH
CLOTHING | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
JEWELRY | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
HAIR | AANYA BHATIA
PHOTOGRAPHER | MAX PERVIN
JUSTIN MANOJ
CLOTHING | MAHODAYA SHERWANI
PHOTOGRAPHER | MAX PERVIN
ANUJ KULKARNI CLOTHING | SILVER TULIPS
PHOTOGRAPHER | MAX PERVIN
SARAV CHOUHAN
CLOTHING | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
JEWELRY | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
HAIR | ANCHAL DAHIYA
PHOTOGRAPHER | MAX PERVIN
AYUSH MASTER
CLOTHING | MAHODAYA SHERWANI
PHOTOGRAPHER | MAX PERVIN
AMAAL SHAIKH
CLOTHING | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
JEWELRY | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
HAIR | ANCHAL DAHIYA
PHOTOGRAPHER | MAX PERVIN
VARSHA MENON
CLOTHING | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
JEWELRY | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
PHOTOGRAPHER | MAX PERVIN
VAISHNAVI AGRAWAL
CLOTHING | AEKAM COLLECTIONS
JEWELRY | OXIDESI
PHOTOGRAPHER | MAX PERVIN
J A L A M
SANTHOS NIMALAN
CLOTHING | MAHODAYA SHERWANI
MAKEUP | VAISHNAVII SRIDARAN
PHOTOGRAPHER | SUNDAY AJAK
ESHA MANN CLOTHING | SILVER TULIPS
MAKEUP | VAISHNAVII SRIDARAN
PHOTOGRAPHER | SUNDAY AJAK
MIRANDA RODRIGUES
CLOTHING | SILVER TULIPS
MAKEUP | VAISHNAVII SRIDARAN
PHOTOGRAPHER | SUNDAY AJAK
ETHAN DA COSTA
CLOTHING | MAHODAYA SHERWANI
MAKEUP | VAISHNAVII SRIDARAN
PHOTOGRAPHER | SUNDAY AJAK
SONIA NIKOSE
CLOTHING | SILVER TULIPS
JEWELRY | OXIDESI
MAKEUP | VAISHNAVII SRIDARAN
PHOTOGRAPHER | SUNDAY AJAK
NIHAAL RANA
CLOTHING | MAHODAYA SHERWANI
MAKEUP | VAISHNAVII SRIDARAN
PHOTOGRAPHER | SUNDAY AJAK
VISHUSHAN NADARAJAR
CLOTHING | MAHODAYA SHERWANI
MAKEUP | VAISHNAVII SRIDARAN
PHOTOGRAPHER | SUNDAY AJAK
A V A N I
SPONSORS
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Mahodaya Sherwani
mahodayasherwani
mahodaya.ca
Sapphire Hut
sapphire_hut
sapphirehut.com
Silver Tulip Boutique
silvertulipboutique
silvertulipboutique.ca
oxi.desi
oxidesi.com
SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
Shop Haldi
shop_haldi
shophaldi.com
SILVER SPONSORS
Aekam Collection
aekamcollections
aekamcollections.com
Apra Fashion Brampton
apra.fashion
BRONZE SPONSORS
Plato's Closet - London,ON
platosclosetlondon
platoscloset.com
byav.ca byav.ca
SPECIAL THANKS
BrdrlessDance
AnchalDahiya,Choreographer
IG:@brdrless.dance
DJJeeva
AshviinJeeva,MusicProducer
IG:@djjeeva
Photographers
SundayAjak
IG:@sunday.ajak
AlexanderHenry
IG:@alex.w.photo
MaxPervin
IG:@max.pervin
HamzaBhatti
IG:@hamzarashiid
LookBookTeam
MansiMistry
NylaPatel
WesternGazette
JessicaKim,StaffReporter
WesternUniversityProductionTeam