The Unveiling Scope for Fashion Technology in the Contemporary World.

Without any doubt, it is observed that Fashion Technology is a very relevant new generation course. With the help of technology, the world of fashion has undergone tumultuous changes. The combination of fashion and technology paved the way for the birth of a new wave of technology, i.e. Fashion technology. This is now offered as a multidisciplinary course by various universities.  Without technology, fashion is incomplete today. There is a fusion of fashion and technology. The program offers a diverse and exciting range of opportunities in front of students. So, it is important to explore and exploit the abundant scope of the Fashion Technology course and become a part of tomorrow’s fashion.

Fashion Technology is an interdisciplinary extensive arena that converges fashion design, textile engineering, and technology. This course trains students with the skills to lead the swiftly developing area of the fashion industry. Surely, it is a widely accepted and technologically aided programme that leverages technological developments to create innovative and sustainable solutions. From smart fabrics and wearable technology to digital design tools and e-commerce platforms, Fashion Technology encompasses a broad spectrum of knowledge and expertise. A sea change has happened in this arena as in 2021, fashion companies invested between 1.6 and 1.8 percent of their revenues in technology. It is estimated that by 2030, that figure is anticipated to rise to between 3.0 and 3.5 percent. Technology can create a competitive superiority—in customer-facing activities. Technologies such as robotics, advanced analytics, and in-store applications may help streamline processes and support sustainability, as well as create an incomparable customer experience.

Most of the students who are opting for fashion technology will surely be driven out of their passion. By introducing digital designing tools that revolutionize the creative process, the students will be able to experience the ultimate modern tools to actualize their appetites. Several technological devices are there to satisfy both the working and the conceptual facets of from computer-aided design (CAD) software to virtual prototyping, students gain proficiency in translating their artistic visions into digital formats, fostering efficiency and precision in the design phase.

Knowing the stuff or the material is at the core of Fashion Technology. Students should explore the varieties of smart fabrics, workable resources, and innovative textile technologies as the first step of this course. It will help them to know the varieties of the raw materials and how they can work on it to mould good attires. Only a person who possesses good knowledge of the textile can shape beautiful and trendy outfits.

Nowadays fashion technology not only focuses on the dress material that you wear but all the elements, from jewellery items to smartwatches or the chappals that you put on. So, there is enough and more scope for fashion stylists or fashion consultants in marketing brands, who determine and suggest the best outfit, hairstyle, and other accessories to the individual.

E-commerce and Digital Marketing:

By knowing the customer's taste and mechanism, the students of fashion technology can move on to some of the innovative areas like online platforms to market their products, as the world is very much going behind E-commerce or digital marketing. Fashion stylists have enough and more scope in this field, as they can market their skills and suggest to people around the world the things suitable to them. As they are socially and environmentally responsible persons, they have to emphasize eco-friendly practices. As part of this, they can select environmentally sustainable raw materials to avoid pollution.

The Fashion Technology course is highly opted and demanded in today's industry, where technology is reshaping every aspect of the fashion perceptions of the citizens. The graduates and post-graduates of this steam are highly salaried and in demand. Those who have completed the course can work as fashion designers in famous fashion design companies or can start their businesses and merchandise either digitally or physically.

Fashion Technology is not merely a course; it is a catalyst for change in the fashion industry. The Fashion Tech graduates play a pivotal role in routing the industry toward innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation. The skills acquired in this course permit individuals to become pioneers, leading the way in shaping the future of fashion through a seamless integration of creativity and technology.

List of famous Fashion Technology Institutes in India and their Ranking

k 2020	Institute Type	Name of Institute	State	Academic & Research Excellence	Industry Interface & Placement	Infrastructure & Facilities	Governance & Admissions	Diversity & Outreach	Overall Score (1000)
1	Govt.	NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY (NIFT), NEW DELHI	Delhi	152.12	226.5	229.41	121.6	131.59	861.22
2	Govt.	NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY, BENGALURU	Karnataka	156.36	230	242.55	97.99	122.69	849.59
3	Govt.	NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY, CHENNAI	Tamil Nadu	163.5	173.13	231.54	110.81	136.39	815.37
4	Govt.	NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY, GANDHINAGAR	Gujarat	176.78	182.46	224.13	115.52	109.6	808.48
5	Govt.	NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY, PATNA	Bihar	158.24	195.33	213.39	91.44	96.74	755.15
6	Govt.	NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY, HYDERABAD	Telangana	169.94	118.71	230.07	112.74	107.24	738.7
7	Govt.	NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY, KOLKATA	West Bengal	155.06	85.59	225.63	108.21	101.48	675.96
8	Govt.	NORTHERN INDIA INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY, MOHALI	Punjab	129.31	80.53	201.73	95.22	51.54	558.32
1	Pvt.	PEARL ACADEMY, NEW DELHI	Delhi	159.58	185.97	238.59	106.9	110	801.04
2	Pvt.	PEARL ACADEMY, JAIPUR	Rajasthan	154.48	134.22	219.75	116.99	97.15	722.6
3	Pvt.	AMITY SCHOOL OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY, NOIDA	Uttar Pradesh	168.32	92.4	211.71	113.36	88.03	673.81
4	Pvt.	JD INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY, BENGALURU	Karnataka	145.76	158.52	201.09	64.23	84.81	654.41
5	Pvt.	SYMBIOSIS INSTITUTE OF DESIGN, PUNE	Maharashtra	133.46	128.55	232.05	88.42	69.71	652.19
6	Pvt.	ARMY INSTITUTE OF FASHION & DESIGN, BENGALURU	Karnataka	152.34	85.23	196.99	116.62	99.99	651.17
7	Pvt.	PEARL ACADEMY, NOIDA	Uttar Pradesh	116.22	161.31	198.9	108.53	61.61	646.57
8	Pvt.	DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN, MANIPAL SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING, UDUPI	Karnataka	132.58	126.9	178.14	102.71	102.26	642.59
9	Pvt.	ITM INSTITUTE OF DESIGN & MEDIA, MUMBAI	Maharashtra	124.02	124.74	208.77	88.42	81.26	627.21
10	Pvt.	IMS DESIGN & INNOVATION ACADEMY, NOIDA	Uttar Pradesh	131.52	87.55	204.49	96.19	58.06	577.81
11	Pvt.	AXIS INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY, KANPUR	Uttar Pradesh	154.28	102.78	145.73	102.77	34	539.56
12	Pvt.	THE OXFORD COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, BENGALURU	Karnataka	127.11	73.52	198.96	94.24	45.01	538.84
13	Pvt.	J.D.Birla Institute, Kolkota	West Bengal	124.9	66.5	196.2	93.26	38.49	519.36
14	Pvt.	AMITY SCHOOL OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY, LUCKNOW	Uttar Pradesh	122.7	59.49	193.44	92.28	31.96	499.88
15	Pvt.	SRI KRISHNA ARTS & SCIENCE COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), COIMBATORE	Tamil Nadu	120.49	52.47	190.68	91.31	25.44	480.39
16	Pvt.	FASHION & APPAREL DESIGN, T. JOHN COLLEGE, BENGALURU	Karnataka	118.29	45.46	187.92	90.33	18.92	460.91
17	Pvt.	NEHRU ARTS & SCIENCE COLLEGE, COIMBATORE	Tamil Nadu	116.08	38.44	185.15	89.35

                 (Source: Outlook's annual ranking of India’s top Fashion Technology colleges for 2020.)

 Work cited:

1. Outlook India: Author(s): Not available Title: "India's Top Fashion Technology Institutes in 2020" Source: Outlook India URL: https://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/business-news-indias-top-fashion-technology-institutes-in-2020/303629
2. Yahoo Image Search: Author(s): Not available Title: Images on Fashion Technology Source: Yahoo Image Search URL: https://in.images.search.yahoo.com/search/images?p=images+on+fashion+technology&fr=mcafee&type=E211IN714G0&imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.siliconrepublic.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F201
3. CollegeDekho: Author(s): Not available Title: "Top 10 Fashion Institutes in India" Source: CollegeDekho URL: https://www.collegedekho.com/articles/top-10-fashion-institutes-in-india/
4. Forbes: Author(s): Forbes Agency Council Title: "Technology and Fashion: An Innovative Ensemble Now in Vogue" Source: Forbes URL: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2021/06/08/technology-and-fashion-an-innovative-ensemble-now-in-vogue/

 

Radhika A,  Assistant Professor of English, Al Shifa College of Arts and Science, Kizhattoor, Perinthalmanna