Fashion Design program for 2 years provides opportunities to boys and girls, a graduate learning pathway in the field of apparel fashion and design. It nurtures the personal creativity of the students, and encourages innovations in design thinking to develop as an autonomous learner, thinker and practitioner. It will also motivate the students to develop intellectual and critical thinking in their work through rigorous enquiry, evaluation and application. ‘Kaleidoscope’ is the Annual Fashion Show of MGM IFD, where students get a platform for understanding the design process from concept to creation. This fashion show is the wonderful way for the student to show their talent and enthusiasm for their future careers in the fashion industry. Our Students also get to learn the product development stages and marketing through MGM Khadi Centre. The students of MGM IFD are fortunate to have ‘MGM Khadi, Paithani Research and Training centre’ in the Institute itself as it serves greatly to explore their practical knowledge.
Missing Details
Program Structure Missing Details
| SR.NO | NAME | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Monika Aggarwal | Chairperson,Dean Faculty of Design, MGM University, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Email id: [email protected]. |
| 2 | Dr. Vijaya Deshmukh | Professor, Dean, Faculty of Management |
| 3 | Ms. Anjali Khot | Associate Professor, Institute of fashion Design |
| 4 | Ms Kavita Rajput | Assistant Professor, Institute of Fashion Design MGM University |
| 5 | Mr. Ambrish Gaur | Expert in Industry, Assistant professor: School of Design (Dept. of Fashion Design) MIT-World Peace University, paud Road' Pune Maharashtra. |
| 6 | Mr.Suresh Karale | Expert in Academics, Head of Department Design PG Programme School of Fashion Technology, Pune. |
| 7 | Ms. Anjali Karolia | Professer, Deparment of Clothing and Textiles Faculty of family and community science The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baoroda Vadodara-390002 |
An Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design and Boutique Management equips you with a strong blend of design skills and business acumen, making you well-prepared for a range of career opportunities in the fashion industry. Here are several career paths and opportunities you can explore with this qualification:
Fashion Designer: As a fashion designer, you can create your own clothing lines or work for established fashion houses. Your skills in fashion design will be crucial in conceptualizing and developing new collections.
Boutique Owner/Entrepreneur: With expertise in boutique management, you can start and manage your own boutique or fashion retail store. This role includes selecting merchandise, inventory management, visual merchandising, and customer service.
Fashion Buyer: Work for retailers or fashion brands as a fashion buyer responsible for selecting and purchasing clothing and accessories to stock in stores or online. Your understanding of design trends and consumer preferences will be essential.
Fashion Merchandiser: Merchandisers analyze market trends, manage inventory, and create product displays to maximize sales in retail settings. Your knowledge of boutique management and design trends will be valuable in this role.
Fashion Stylist: Offer your services as a fashion stylist, helping individuals or organizations create compelling outfits and looks. You can work for fashion magazines, media companies, celebrities, or as an independent stylist.
Fashion Marketing and PR Specialist: Assist fashion brands in marketing their products, organizing fashion shows, managing public relations, and promoting their collections to a wider audience.
Fashion Production Manager: Oversee the production process of clothing and accessories, ensuring quality, efficiency, and timely delivery. Your knowledge of design and boutique management can be applied to streamline production processes.
Fashion Consultant: Provide consulting services to individuals or businesses looking for fashion advice, wardrobe makeovers, or assistance with styling for special events.
Fashion Blogger or Influencer: Use your expertise in fashion to create content as a fashion blogger or influencer. Share your insights, style tips, and fashion-related content on blogs and social media platforms.
Fashion Educator: Teach fashion design, boutique management, or related courses at fashion schools, community colleges, or vocational training centers.
Fashion Event Planner: Specialize in organizing fashion events, such as fashion shows, trunk shows, product launches, and fashion exhibitions.
Fashion Illustrator or Graphic Designer: Utilize your design skills to create fashion illustrations, digital graphics, or promotional materials for fashion brands.
Fashion Product Developer: Work with fashion companies to develop new product lines or clothing collections. This role involves concept development, design, and coordination with manufacturers.
Textile and Fabric Consultant: Use your knowledge of textiles and fabrics to advise fashion brands on materials selection, sourcing, and quality control.
E-commerce Fashion Manager: Manage online boutiques or e-commerce platforms, overseeing product listings, online sales, and customer service.
Fashion Sustainability Consultant:Assist fashion brands in adopting sustainable practices, including eco-friendly sourcing, ethical production, and waste reduction.
Fashion Tech Specialist: Explore opportunities at the intersection of fashion and technology, such as developing wearable tech products or working with fashion tech startups.
Fashion Researcher or Trend Analyst: Conduct research on fashion trends, consumer behaviour, and industry developments to provide insights and guidance to fashion brands.
Visual Merchandiser: Design and implement visually appealing displays in retail spaces to attract customers and enhance the shopping experience.
Fashion Accessory Designer:Specialize in designing accessories such as jewellery, handbags, footwear, or scarves. Your design skills can be applied to create unique accessory collections.
Your career path will depend on your specific interests, strengths, and the opportunities available in your chosen area of fashion design and boutique management. Building a strong portfolio, networking within the fashion industry, and staying updated on industry trends and technology can help you advance in your chosen career.
Missing Details
Missing Details
Ms. Anjali Khot
Ms. Kavita Rajput
Mr. Sujit Gulve
Ms. Asma Minhaj Khan
Ms. Shivani Khedkar
Ms. Pragati Shyamrao Thaware
Dr. Adya Tiwari
The lecture halls are furnished with benches, white boards and projectors.
benches, white boards and projectors.
The Computer lab caters the class of 40 students. List of Design Software accessible to the students:-
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, CorelDRAW AutoCAD
(All the computers have 24X7 internet access.)
The studios are well equipped with A2 size drafting tables and are well ventilated and help to develop a creative environment.
IFD Total books. 601 volume Total magazine 06 Volume 189
Total journal 03 Volume 30
COFA Total books volume 852 Total magazine 4
List of equipment’s accessible to the students: -Fibre testing equipment - Microscope
Yarn Testing Equipment - Beesly Balance Twist Tester Wrap Reel Motorized Crease Recovery tester GSM Round Cutter Fabric thickness tester Tearing strength tester
Washable platform for Chemical Testing with a sink at the corner For Mechanical Testing wooden platforms or tables with storage and a centre table for cutting of specimen and demonstration
Equipped with table looms so that students can create weave patterns.
Manual printing machine
Equipped with display boards, storage units, work station
Equipped with Easels and Donkey chairs
Gas Furnace & Electric Furnace 4 pottery Wheel Work Station
Garment Construction lab is equipped with commercial sewing machines (Juki), drafting tables and white boards
The Pattern making studio is equipped with drafting tables, dress forms and white boards.
Exhibition Area to exhibit students, work.