Teen Universe 2017 gears up to pass on a legacy and launched her own fashion brand Eliferous. “For the crown may pass but once you are a queen, you will always remain a queen”
Srishti Kaur, a resident of Noida and alumnus of lotus Valley International was crowned Teen Universe 2017 after beating 29 contestants from around the world at the annual beauty pageant held at Nicaragua, Central America.
As she prepares to pass on her crown to the next winner on February 17, celebrations of gratitude unfold from her to her mentors and from charitable organisations to her work during the year.
In April 2017, Kaur, a fashion student from the london College of Fashion, won the crown with her charming communication skills and quality high fashion presence during the contest. Her runner-ups were Ary Trava, Mexico and Samantha Pierre from Canada.
Besides the main title, she also bagged the awards for best national haute couture and the best national costume, which featured a proud peacock celebrating the astronomical and astrological achievements of India. The costume was created and designed by Devashish Majumdar and Melvyn Noronha.
Staying true to her interviews and answers during the Teen Universe pageant, Kaur has been working on various social issues like becoming the brand ambassador for the Indian Cancer Society, providing aid to the visually impaired community, and through her school for the underprivileged called, Apna Ghar.
With the motto, the more you get the more you should give, Kaur will continue to serve as a youthful icon towards giving back to community, as she did in her year of reign by working for the psychological upliftment of cancer patients, fashion fused charitable events like walking as a showstopper for fund raising for the disabled.
Besides this, the reigning Teen Universe took up the personal responsibility to support the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on his Make in India Campaign and also served as an inspiration for the youth of India to stand as entrepreneurs for the better future of the nation and thus launched her own fashion brand named Eliferous.
Eliferous is a brand dedicated to all who want to unleash their free spirited side. One will know how far she can fly only when she is ready to spread her wings.
Being the youngest entrepreneur in India, Kaur breaks all the age and knowledge bars for women to succeed in life. With perseverance, persistence and hard work, she has shown that age is no limit.
The world will be amazed as this youth icon will continue to take the quality and standard of her brand to an international level.
Prior to her pageant, Kaur, was coached by lieutenant (Rtd) Dr Rita Gangwani, who has been educating and inspiring with a perfect blend of wisdom, healing therapies, etiquette tools, training programs, razor-sharp insight and humor.
Kaur’s on-the-go fitness program by Devashish Majumdar helped her manage the strenuous requirements of the hectic pageant days. Her ramp walk, individualistic communication skills, voice culture and pageant plan was handled by international pageant expert and mentor, Melvyn Noronha who is a trainer not just in India, but in the UK, Costa Rica and the European Union as well.
Kaur also presented a colourful national dance choreographed by Miss Summer Asia 2016 — Akanksha Manchanda. Her mother Jasmeet Kaur is her biggest inspiration making sure she was ready to bring glory to India.