Distinguished Members

Distinguished Members of the International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI) are individuals who have made outstanding and long-term contributions to fashion education and the advancement of IFFTI’s mission.

These individuals have held key leadership roles such as Chair, Deputy Chair, and Executive Committee Member, and have played a pivotal role in shaping IFFTI’s direction through their involvement in sub-committees, projects, and policy development.

IFFTI proudly acknowledges their dedication, leadership, and lasting impact, which continues to strengthen the Foundation and its global community.

Late Mr.L.V.Saptharishi

NIFT, India

Founding Member of IFFTI

Late Edward Newton

HKPU, Hong Kong

Founding Member of IFFTI

Late Commodore Vijay Chaturvedi (Retired)

Secretary General, IFFTI

Ms.Elizebeth Rouse

LCF, UK

Prof. Frances Corner

LCF, UK

Ms. Tina Guglielmino

RMIT, Australia

Dr. Giacomo Oliva

FIT, USA

Ms. Souraya Bouwmans-Saraf

AMFI, Netherlands

Prof. Robert Ott

Ryerson University, Canada

Leslie Holden

AMFI, Netherlands

Prof.Ann Priest

NTU,UK

Prof.Trevor Little

NCSU,USA

Prof.Anthony Kent

NTU,UK

Mr. Hajime Endo

Bunka Gakuen University, Japan

Prof. Nandita Abraham

Pearl Academy, India

Dr. Deirdre Sato

FIT,USA