New Delhi, April 17: Usha International, one of India’s leading consumer durables companies, has once again collaborated with Pearl Academy, India’s leading creative design education institution established in 1993, for Portfolio 2026, the institute’s much-anticipated graduation showcase hosted across its campuses in Jaipur, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. Reiterating its commitment to creativity and self-expression, Usha introduced a dynamic live sewing demo-cum-experiential zone at the venue, open to all attendees.
Hosted at Pearl Academy’s Delhi West Campus in Rajouri Garden, the event presented an inspiring showcase of emerging creative design talent while also bringing together industry leaders and creative thinkers for meaningful conversations around the evolving relationship between design, innovation, and education. The day concluded with a graduate fashion show that celebrated each student’s individual design language. Every collection reflected a unique narrative of inspiration, experimentation, and disruption, while showcasing the technical expertise and conceptual depth behind the creations. More than a showcase, the platform reflected the students’ transformation into industry-ready complete professionals and Pearl Academy’s continued commitment to nurturing tomorrow’s creative leaders.
Usha’s live sewing demonstration zone emerged as a key attraction for students and fashion enthusiasts alike. Visitors had the opportunity to create mini-DIY projects on Usha sewing machines, encouraging hands-on participation and allowing them to experience the joy of creating through sewing.
Talking about the collaboration, Maurizio Grioli, Dean, Fashion and Interiors, Pearl Academy said,
“The collaboration with Usha International began several years ago with a clear and inspiring vision – to empower young minds by introducing them to the sewing machine as a transformative tool capable of turning creative ideas into reality. Building on this strong foundation, we are now poised to take the partnership to the next level with the introduction of future-ready Usha Labs across our campuses. These labs will be equipped with cutting-edge technology and advanced machinery, creating dynamic, hands-on learning environments for students.”
Through this initiative, students will engage in structured, project-based learning where the use of Usha machines will be integral to execution. Alongside this, a robust calendar of events will bring leading industry experts to campus, fostering experimentation, innovation, and exposure to emerging materials and techniques. This collaboration aims to ensure that our students are not just participants in the fashion industry, but future-forward thinkers and creators who will define its direction and shape its evolution.
Seema Mahajan, President, Studio of Fashion & Craft, Usha International, added,
“We are proud to continue our partnership with Pearl Academy and further strengthen a collaboration that celebrates creativity, skill-building, and innovation. Initiatives like these are key to shaping the future of the fashion industry by empowering young talent with the right platform, mentorship, and exposure. Sewing has always been at the heart of Usha’s legacy, and through this association, we remain committed to advancing learning, encouraging self-expression, and supporting the next generation of designers as they bring their ideas to life.”
As slow and personalised fashion continues to gain momentum, sewing is experiencing a modern revival as a symbol of creative confidence, individuality, and mindful living. Through its presence at Portfolio 2026, Usha continues to encourage young creators to stitch their own stories and embrace the craft with imagination and purpose.
