WHO WE ARE
A global network of International Fashion and Textile Institutes, we provide a meaningful voice, representing a diverse range of Institutions from across the world (currently 53 institutions from 23 countries), offering an opportunity to share knowledge and intercultural understanding to inform, develop, shape, and direct the fashion and textile curricula and research agenda.
We position a powerful collective conversation for the Disciplines globally as we respond and collaborate with key stakeholders including industry, government, NGOs, and community groups.
We offer an inclusive approach to membership welcoming and supporting both well-established and new institutions, providing opportunities for mentoring and sharing of best and future education and research practices.
WHAT WE DO @IFFTI
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IFFTI takes pride in promoting and nurturing its members. To be a part of the IFFTI fold members must have an excellent record of providing worthwhile educational and related facilities for the student community in one or more areas of design, technology, and business for the fashion related industry. After becoming a member, they will have access to a global network of educational fashion and textile institutes, participate in IFFTI conference and initiatives, global recognition and will be listed on IFFTI website.
Global Network of Fashion and Textile Institutes
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Image courtesy: Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia, IFFTI Member
IFFTI NEWSROOM
IFFTI NEWSROOM
LASALLE College of the Arts, University of the Arts Singapore (LASALLE), has appointed internationally recognised academic, arts and cultural leader Dr Venka Purushothaman as President from February 2026.
Hong Kong Design Institute highlights February events, global awards, LVMH recognition, and major exhibitions running through May 2026
Pearl Academy collaborated with realme to co-create the realme P4 Power smartphone, bringing student creativity directly into mainstream product design - a first for realme.
The Swedish School of Textiles, the University of Borås, Sweden invites application for a Doctoral Studentship in Design with a Specialisation in Fashion Design.
Applications received by 13 March, 2026 will be given priority.
ISEM Fashion Business School :
Creating the luxury experience, an alumni gathering to celebrate talent and build community.
ISEM Fashion Business School :
MFM students present their C&C project for Brownie, an academic initiative that connects fashion education with the reality of the professional sector.
International Conference 2026 on Designing the Future: Creativity, Inclusion & Technology in Youth Innovation
25th-27th March 2026
Tamil Nadu, India
Registration is NOW OPEN for the 28th IFFTI Annual Conference 2026 at RMIT Vietnam!
Join us to visualise a sustainable fashion future together!
"Customer Journeys in Fashion" (2025) is the latest publication by Anthony Kent, IFFTI Distinghuished Member.
This book explores emerging and alternative customer journeys in fashion.
Fashion Business Management Professor Ann Cantrell recently spent a week at the University of Borås in Sweden on an IFFTI Exchange. Join us to hear about what she learned while she was there!
A vibrant celebration of creativity and craftsmanship, the 2025 Jiangxi Institute of Fashion Technology (JIFT) International Fashion Art Festival and 29th “Runhua Award” showcased exceptional student talent from Belt and Road countries. Hosted by the China Fashion Association and JIFT, the event reinforced JIFT’s role as a global hub for fashion education and innovation.
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