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
IIAD IS NOW UNIVERSITY OF DESIGN, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
IIAD has transitioned to the University of Design, Innovation & Technology (UDIT) - a multidisciplinary ecosystem for creators working across design, innovation and technology.
The 2026 bi-annual Cumulus Conference, hosted by Otago Polytechnic School of Design, Dunedin, New Zealand (25–27 November 2026), invites Educators, Researchers, and Practitioners to submit Papers and Workshops. Call for Submissions is now open.
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.
ISEM Fashion Business School :
Creating the luxury experience, an alumni gathering to celebrate talent and build community.
GALLERY
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