Fashion is a diverse, rapidly expanding industry that enjoys a high level of global popularity. In order to preserve and raise awareness of a culture's identity, it has been able to depict topics such as the cultural values of a civilization.

For the creative mind that enjoys mixing and matching colours, textures, and materials, fashion design is the perfect profession. Students of Fashion Design can devote themselves to ready-to-wear clothing or haute couture, depending on what aspect of fashion they wish to concentrate on. In either case, they must design items that are both fashionable and wearable.

Courses in Fashion Design will mix different elements of theory and practice in the pursuit of the ideal aesthetic. Students will research and develop skills in sewing, drawing, fashion history, and the textile business. They will then have to put what they have learned into practice by making their own high-end fashion items. As a form of art, fashion design will help students hone their practicality, creativity, and ability to think in three dimensions, as well as translate ideas into reality.

Additionally, students will learn how to manage a manufacturing line, follow seasonal trends or influence trends with their own personal style, comprehend colour theory, and comprehend how various fabrics and materials work and complement one another. In order to turn an idea into a visually appealing product, students will learn how to integrate aesthetic principles with practical graphics.

Study levels:

Candidates who are interested can opt for a programme in Fashion Design which is offered by colleges and universities in India and abroad at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level via diplomas, certificates and degrees. These include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
• Bachelor degree (Honours) in Fashion Design
• Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Product Development
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Fashion
• Bachelor in Fashion Design and Technology
• Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design
• Bachelor of Design Arts: Fashion & Costume Design
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design
• Master of Arts in Digital Fashion Innovation
• Master of Arts in Fashion Design
• Master in Sustainable Fashion Design
• Master in Fashion Creative Direction
• Master in Fashion Design
• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Fashion Design
• Master in Fashion Design and Business
• Master in Fashion Direction: Fashion Design & Management
• Master of Science in Fashion, Design and Luxury Management
• Doctor of Philosophy in Textile and Fashion Design

Specialisations:

With a specialisation in Fashion Design, students will learn all facets of the apparel and textile industries. Students will need to combine talent, creativity, and technical skills to produce a design or line and these include:

• Fashion and Apparel Designing
• Fashion and Law
• Fashion Business and Retail Management
• Fashion Communication
• Fashion Design and Business Management
• Fashion Forecasting
• Fashion Journalism
• Fashion Management
• Fashion Photography
• Fashion Styling
• Fashion Styling and Image Design
• Fashion Technology
• Leather Design
• Lifestyle and Accessory Design
• Marketing and Merchandising for Fashion
• Textile Design
• Theatre Costume Design

Employability:

The new-age careers of the Fashion Designing industry go beyond being a Fashion Designer. As compared to the traditional world of Fashion, today there are many more rewarding career options after doing Fashion Designing that graduates could opt for. These include:

• Accessory Designer
• Assistant Fashion Designer
• Boutique Designer
• Clothing Designer
• Costume Designer
• Couturier
• Design Consultant
• Design Director
• Design Manager
• Fashion Blogger
• Fashion Buyer
• Fashion Consultant
• Fashion Coordinator
• Fashion Critic
• Fashion Curator
• Fashion Director
• Fashion Illustrator
• Fashion Journalist
• Fashion Stylist
• Fashion Stylist
• Fashion Teacher
• Footwear Designer
• Independent/Self-employed Fashion Designer
• Make-up Artist
• Pattern Cutter/Grader
• Retail Manager
• Sketching Assistant
• Style Advisor
• Textile Designer