Nikitta at NYFW's Heart a Cause fundraiser

‘Heart a Cause’, the inaugural event at New York Fashion Week (NYFW), returned with their annual fundraiser, bringing fashion, music and art together at the Millesime at the Carlton Hotel in New York. Heart a Cause 2014 nominated GiGi’s Playhouse New York as its dedicated cause, raising awareness and funds for down-syndrome. The event also featured fashion presentations by many emerging brands including Nikitta by Nikita Varma.

Varma’s luxury prêt women’s wear label ‘Nikitta’ is known for its glamour, luxury, chic and femininity exuded through each of its creations. Her range includes cocktail dresses to flowing evening gowns. Nikitta has been an official clothing sponsor for the Miss New York Organization. Her designs have been sported by several 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 Indian Fashion Week in 2012 and in New York in 2013.

Her label retails in luxury multi-designer stores in India and is also emerging in New York. Besides her ready-to-wear label, she also designs customized and bespoke pieces on made-to-order basis. At the Heart a Cause fundraiser, Varma showcased ‘Luxurious Seascapes’ – a Spring/Summer collection of evening gowns and cocktail dresses inspired by the breeziness of seaside.