Fashion
design is an art that is applied to the designing of
clothes and lifestyle accessories. Culture and society have influenced art in a
number of ways and has therefore evolved over time. From the clothes that were
worn by royalty of old to the fashion of the present, fashion designing has
come a long way. There are many profitable, engaging, attractive and exciting
career options in fashion design today. If a person has an affinity for being creative,
original and stylish then a career in Fashion Designing suited for him or her. This
industry satisfies both the creative fancies and the materialistic needs of the
common man. The fashion industry has boomed with the onset of the international
fashion market in India. This has acted like a catalyst for young people to
start a career in fashion design. As a result the industry has just begun to
come of age and is still in its initial stages. The industry offers many
opportunities for talented, hard working and energetic people.
India is growing fast economically and with better future prospects will
witness rapid growth in the fashion industry. Indian fashion is becoming more
popular abroad because of cheap labour and excellent craftsmanship. Many Indian Designers are catering to growing demands internationally for quality products
and accessories. The demand for Indian garments like saris, textiles, etc. is
growing steadily. The fashion industry in India aims to grow to a 1000crores from
just 200crores within the next 8-10 years.The options in terms of salary and
jobs is enormous and goes beyond India’s market to the international circle. Fashion
designers are doing very well in countries abroad and therefore the scope for
students has widened.
More than 81% of the population is below 35 years of age and is fashion
conscious.Mega malls are coming up in every nook and cranny. More of India’s
youths are visiting malls to buy clothes. The retail sector has witnessed an
explosion in the virtual sense with big names like the Ambanis, Birlas and
Tatas entering the industry. The Indian textile market is worth about 30
billion dollars and growing at an annual rate of 15-20%.The fashion market will
require many trained professionals in the fields of design, management and
technology.The School of Fashion Design at FDDI immerses students in this
fast-changing field exposing them to the demands of the fashion world and preparing
them for success at every level.
