Displayed by Miss United States titleholders.
By The American Bazaar Staff
NEW YORK: Designer Nikita Varma’s fashion wear ‘Nikitta’ were among the brands displayed by Miss United States titleholders at the Heart A Cause, which kicked off New York Fashion Week with their annual fundraiser, bringing fashion, music, art and together at the Carlton Hotel in Manhattan.
Heart A Cause 2014 nominated GiGi’s Playhouse New York as its dedicated cause, raising awareness and funds for Down Syndrome.
“It is always a treat to step into one of Nikita’s designs! Her pieces are literally works of art! Fashion is as much a reflection of the adorner as it is the creator and I love the way I feel in this dress” said Miss United States 2013 Candiace Dillard, in a statement.
Varma’s designs have been seen on a bevy of beauty queens, including the reigning Miss America, Miss United States 2013 and Miss New York 2013.
Varma, a designer of Indian origin and a graduate from the Parsons School of design, has previously showcased her collections at the Indian Fashion Week in 2012 and in New York in 2013. Her label retails in luxury multi-designer stores in India and is emerging in New York, according to press release.
Besides her ready to wear label, she also designs customized and bespoke pieces on order.
At the Heart A Cause fundraiser, she showcased ‘Luxurious Seascapes’ – A Spring/Summer collection of evening gowns and cocktail dresses inspired by the breeziness of seaside. Hand-painted patterns and dégrade’ hues come from the unique natural patterns found in sea foams, sand and sandstone formations, said the release. Silks in chiffon, georgette, satin and taffeta have been enhanced with exquisite hand painting to create beautiful patterns and ombre’ surface designs on fabrics.
The event’s attendees included former NFL player and creator of The Plaxico Collection hosiery line, Plaxico Burress; guest co-host of Heart A Cause, celebrity photographer and Mexico’s Next Top Model Judge, Jo Lance; Jax Taylor, BRAVO’s Vanderpump Rules, Peter Madrigal of BRAVO’s Vanderpump Rules; Brienna DeVlugt, artist and actor of STARZ’s Power.