INCEPTION
International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes
A Conference of leading international institutions, imparting education in fashion related subjects, was held in New Delhi in 1998, to deliberate on the idea of establishing an International Apex Body comprising leading International Fashion Education Institutions, to meaningfully help each other in upgrading their programmes, assist in bringing about sharp professionalism in the structure and operation of the industry in their countries, and above all, contribute towards the establishment of a framework of co-operation and collaboration vitally needed in the wake of liberalization and integration of global trade in Textiles and Clothings under the auspices of WTO.
The invitees to the conference unanimously supported the concept of establishing IFFTI.
The International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institute
(IFFTI) was registered as a Society on 14th October 1999 at New Delhi, India. Since then IFFTI has grown into the most comprehensive and prestigious international organization representing leading fashion higher education institutions in areas of design, technology, and business. .
VISION
IFFTI believes that the fashion and textiles sector has the potential to become a global force for positive change and progress.
We provide a meaningful voice, representing a diverse range of Institutions from across the world providing 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.
VISION
IFFTI believes that the fashion and textiles sector has the potential to become a global force for positive change and progress.
We provide a meaningful voice, representing a diverse range of Institutions from across the world providing 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.
MISSION
Our mission is to network international fashion education institutions to advance education, research, and development in fashion design, technology, business, and related industries through mutual collaboration. We do this through:
- Providing broader opportunities for educators, researchers, students, and graduates to study and work anywhere in the world, while strengthening and fostering relationships with global fashion and related industries.
- Providing a deeper understanding of the role and responsibility of the fashion and related industries within the global economy and international community.
Our mission is to network international fashion education institutions to advance education, research, and development in fashion design, technology, business, and related industries through mutual collaboration. We do this through:
- Providing broader opportunities for educators, researchers, students, and graduates to study and work anywhere in the world, while strengthening and fostering relationships with global fashion and related industries.
- Providing a deeper understanding of the role and responsibility of the fashion and related industries within the global economy and international community.
AIMS
AIMS
- To provide a unified platform for diverse institutions worldwide to advance education and research in fashion design, technology, and business.
- To foster intercultural understanding and knowledge sharing to shape the future of fashion and textile curricula and research.
- To promote the interest of students of member institutions by involving them in the activities of the Foundation.
- Through collective dialogue and collaboration with key stakeholders, including industry, government, NGOs, and community groups, drive the evolution of global fashion and textile disciplines.
- To provide opportunities for meaningful collaborations across the globe, between and beyond fashion institutions.
AIMS
- To provide a unified platform for diverse institutions worldwide to advance education and research in fashion design, technology, and business.
- To foster intercultural understanding and knowledge sharing to shape the future of fashion and textile curricula and research.
- To promote the interest of students of member institutions by involving them in the activities of the Foundation.
- Through collective dialogue and collaboration with key stakeholders, including industry, government, NGOs, and community groups, drive the evolution of global fashion and textile disciplines.
- To provide opportunities for meaningful collaborations across the globe, between and beyond fashion institutions.
OBJECTIVES
- To develop an international network, both real and virtual, to support the activities of the Foundation.
- To promote debate, interaction, and professional development for students, educators and researchers by hosting an Annual International Conference at the venues provided by the members of the Foundation on a rotational basis.
- To provide support and assistance to publicize member institutions’ academic programs and activities through an enhanced and current website.
- To develop and implement strategies to stimulate awareness and support for international/ intercultural understanding through educational exchanges and academic overseas programs.
- To establish “International Student Awards” as part of the international conference.
- To support international internships.