Varija Bajaj
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Varija Bajaj is an Indian
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from Delhi known for her women's workwear. Her "Pagdi" collection at
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in 2016, saw the models wearing the traditional Indian male headgear 'pagdi'. Her "Vrindavan" collection premiered at
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in 2017. It was designed to counter the stigmas attached to widows.


Education

During the summer of 2000, Bajaj completed a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Philosophy from the Miranda House, Delhi. A year later she joined Diploma in Advertising and Marketing at Xaviers Institute of Communication, St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. She then moved to the University of Sheffield, UK for her master's degree in Business Administration.


Awards

Varija Bajaj is a recipient of the Delhi Gaurav Award for her contribution to the Fashion Industry. She is also the recipient of the Economic Times Labels Award for her brand Office & You.


Philanthropy

Varija Bajaj is Chairperson of NGO Varija Life, which works for the rights of disabled persons. Varija Life organized National Ability Summit to highlight opportunities for disability inclusion in diverse fields. Varija Life has also started inviting applications for research on adaptive clothing. Over 27 prominent colleges across India are part of the research. Varija Life conducted the 2nd edition of NATIONAL ABILITY SUMMIT-2021, a virtual international conference for disability awareness in order to stir up action for an inclusive global society.


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External links

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Profile at Fashion Design Council of India
* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Bajaj, Varija Year of birth missing (living people) Indian women fashion designers Living people People from Delhi Fashion stylists 21st-century Indian designers St. Xavier's College, Mumbai alumni Alumni of the University of Sheffield