Garima Agarwal is a seasoned Fashion and Textile Design mentor with over 19 years of experience in academia and industry. Currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Fashion Design from Presidency University, Bangalore, she combines her strong academic foundation with practical expertise. Garima holds a degree in Fashion Integration from NIFT Gandhinagar and an MA in Garment Production and Export Management from the University of Rajasthan.

She has held key academic positions, including Academic Head at Atlas Skill Tech University and Assistant Professor at multiple institutions. Garima has contributed to curriculum development and has taught courses in Sustainable Systems, High-End Fashion Techniques, and Traditional Textiles. She is also the founder of FUTKER Design, an e-commerce brand, focusing on fabric selection and production management.

A proponent of sustainable design, Garima integrates Circular Economy principles into the fashion industry and has conducted workshops on Paper Folding, Hand-block printing, and Yarn Craft. She has mentored students for prestigious events like Lakme Fashion Week and Bangalore Fashion Week, cementing her role as a respected leader in design education and innovation.

Meghna, also known by her professional name Mehzabin, is an esteemed fashion designer with a distinguished career that began in the 1990s. She played a significant role in shaping the fashion landscape in the North East, particularly in promoting Assam silk both within India and internationally, including in Thailand, UAE, and Bangladesh. Throughout her career, Meghna has had the privilege of dressing high-profile personalities such as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Bipasha Basu, Milind Soman, Pooja Bedi, and many others.

In addition to her work with renowned individuals, Meghna has collaborated with several prestigious corporate organizations, including Indian Oil Corporation (Indane), Greenwood Resort, and GNRC Pharmacy. She also served as the official designer for the VVIP volunteers at the 33rd National Games in 2007.

Meghna's brand, Autumn Notes, is a distinguished annual event that combines fashion with philanthropy. Her dedication to promoting sustainable fashion is evident in her exclusive collection for the Northeast Festival 2017, which featured natural fiber fabrics such as Eri silk, Muga silk, and Jajori silk.

As a leading figure in the North East fashion industry, Meghna’s contributions continue to inspire and influence the evolution of contemporary fashion, while also supporting meaningful social causes.