Axis Institute: Nurturing fashion leaders of tomorrow

Virendra Singh Rawat

Lucknow / Jan 27, 2021

It goes without saying that fashion is one of the best paying industries today and a career in fashion is a much sought after among the top creative minds.

While Indian fashion designers and entrepreneurs are making their mark nationally and internationally, Kanpur-based Axis Institute of Fashion Technology (AIFT) is nurturing the next generation of fashion leaders.

Founded in 2010, AIFT is counted among the premier institutions of fashion technology in Northern India.

According to AIFT director Prof R K Sharma, AIFT offered courses including BFAD & BFA at UG level, affiliated to Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU); and Diploma Programs in Fashion Design & Garment Technology and Textile Design, affiliated to Board Of Technical Education, Uttar Pradesh.

“Our students have been awarded gold, silver and bronze medals by the AKTU in last three years for academic excellence,” he noted.

At 15th convocation, AIFT’s Vinita Juneja and Vartika Mishra were awarded gold and bronze medals respectively, while at 17th convocation Shivam Kumar and Priyanshi Barawal were awarded gold and silver medals respectively by the varsity.

Similarly, at 18th convocation this year, two students Alka Singh and Pragya Gangwar were awarded silver and bronze medals respectively.

“A logical, sequential, hands-on experience enables our students to conceptualise fabulous designs, make patterns, drape and construct trendy garments. Our exceptional training is the reason why our passouts are ready to be employed by the fashion houses, famous designer labels, luxury brands, apparel retail brands and ready-to-wear fashion industries,” he noted.

The field trips to exhibitions, museums and factories also enrich the students, while live projects with industry and fashion houses under specialised guidance of experts add values to the students’ skill and confidence.

“We nurture the next generation of fashion designers, accessories designers, stylists, buyers, photographers, fashion bloggers and also fashion industrialists. We give them the skills they need and provide them with unique insights into this ever-changing industry,” Sharma added.