Pooja S. Kumar, from Ernakulam, Kerala, is a fashion designer recognized for her perseverance and creativity. Trained through a diploma and four years of intensive study in Tirupur, she founded the National Institute of Fashion Designing (NICS) and gained expertise in quality control, embroidery, and merchandising. Her accolades include awards at Mrs. Millennial Kerala 2021 and G&G Fashion Week, and she continues to inspire as a mentor and innovator. Pooja’s philosophy: “Stay innovative, trust yourself, and transform negativity into positivity.”