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Fashion Technology
Overview
The field of fashion technology involves everything from designing till the manufacturing of the garments. One should be well- versed in handling different types of materials and fabrics as they differ in their delicacy and other intricacies. Fashion Technologists work on the development of garment or fibers, improve production efficiency and ensure quality of the end product. As a fashion technologist one needs to consistently coordinate and manage multiple stakeholders and vendors. One also needs to regularly advise colleagues on the marketing side of the business about the technical aspects of the garments and fibers produced.
Professional Opportunities
Branded fashion houses
⦿ Fashion technologists accumulate their design and technical aptitude to consult on problems faced by branded fashion houses. They constantly evaluate and tend to innovate processes and mechanisms in the design and manufacture of products.
Event management companies
⦿ Fashion technologists work in event management companies to assess the specific demand of people engrossed in the vents industry. They consult on various issues that plague the industry, such as changing clothes during performances etc.
Fashion magazines
⦿ Fashion technologists find place in fashion magazines as writers and journalists, editors and photographers. Their attention to detail and technical acumen in fashion comes in handy for analysis.
Television and Film Industry
⦿ Fashion technologists work in film and television industry to understand trends and innovate processes of garment design and production in the industry. Some also specialize in custom and luxury designs, suitable for actors and actresses.
Boutiques
⦿ Fashion technologists work in film and television industry to understand trends and innovate processes of garment design and production in the industry. Some also specialize in custom and luxury designs, suitable for actors and actresses.
Retail Chains
⦿ Fashion technologists work in the retail sector, to analyses trends and do market research to understand the taste, preferences and needs of the customers for their design requirements
Teaching in an institute that offers courses in fashion technology
⦿ Experienced fashion technologists may join as faculty members in institutes that offer courses in this field, so that they can share their expertise and knowledge with the budding fashion technologists, in order to train them better.
Career Path
Stream
⦿ Pass Class XII in Science Stream
⦿ Pass Class XII with Science stream
⦿ Pass Class XII with Science stream
Graduation
⦿ Pursue B.FTech. for 4 years
⦿ Pursue B.sc in Fashion technology
⦿ Pursue B.FTech. for 4 years
After Graduation
⦿ Pursue M.Tech. in fashion technology. for 2 years
⦿ Pursue Advanced Diploma in Fashion Technology
⦿ Pursue Advanced Diploma in Fashion Technology
Important Facts
⦿ Practical, industrial experience is a must.
⦿ This can be achieved via internships or upon getting a job.
Work Description
⦿ Collecting and examining samples of different fabrics or clothes and other materials
⦿ Identifying the latest trends, development and innovations in fabrics and clothing
⦿ Examining clothes to ensure the quality and standard through various tests
⦿ Meeting and consulting clients, designers and dealers to adapt designs to suit production methods
⦿ Manufacturing clothes as per the requirement or desire of the clients or dealers
⦿ Staying abreast of the latest technologies and trends in the fashion world
⦿ Developing innovative styles and trends
⦿ Discussing and sharing technological understanding of fabrics and material with other technologists.
Pros & Cons
Pros
⦿ As a fashion technologist, you will learn about the science behind the material as well as the machines used in the fashion industry.
⦿ It is an upcoming field with less competition.
⦿ You are not expected to work on odd hours.
Cons
⦿ This field is more technical in nature with less application of creative ideas.
⦿ You might need to put in extra work hours in the initial stages.
Entrance Exams (PostGraduate)
College
⦿ NIFT Entrance
Tentative Date
⦿ January-march
Important Elements
⦿ General Ability Test (GAT), Creative Ability Test (CAT), Situation Test
Leading Institutes in India
College
⦿ NIFT, Chennai
⦿ NIFT, Hyderabad
⦿ NIFT, Delhi
⦿ NIFT, Mumbai
⦿ Angel College of Engineering and Technology
⦿ PGS College of technology
⦿ Amity School of Fashion Technology
Location
⦿ Chennai
⦿ Hyderabad
⦿ Delhi
⦿ Mumbai
⦿ Tamil Nadu
⦿ Tamil Nadu
⦿ Noida