EVENTS

A high-powered delegation from Italian Embassy & Venice International University comprising of HE Ambassador Umberto Vattani, Ms Isabella Farrocco Vattani, Prof Achille Bonito Oliva, Prof. Sergio Ledda, Dr. Annalisa Zezza, Mr. Davide Colombo & Ms. Seema Charu visited Amity School of Fashion Technology (ASFT), Amity University, Noida on Wednesday the 24^th May, 2023 to discuss about areas of association and academic tie ups.

The meeting was presided by Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Group Addl. Pro Vice Chancellor, Director General & Dean (Faculty of Applied Arts/Fine Arts/Performing Arts/Visual Arts) and was coordinated by Mr. Shankar Sahay, Head-Corporate Resource Centre (CRC), ASFT.

Following were the major agenda points of the meeting:

1. Student Exchange Programme.
2. Faculty Exchange Programme.
3. Organizing Joint International Seminars /Conferences / Research Activities.
4. Joint Academic Programme for Semester /Year Abroad.
5. 3C (3 Continent Programme) of Amity University.
6. SAP (Study Abroad Programme) of Amity University.

HE Ambassador Umberto Vattani, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and GAPVC, Amity University spoke about their institutions and discussed the mentioned points.

Prof. Achille Bonito Oliva expressed his views regarding the new innovations and ideas that can be introduced in Fine Arts institutions and how these changes made in his country have brought up a revolution in the field of Art, Culture and Designing.

The members of the delegation interacted with ASFT and ASFA faculty members, students and Doctoral Students and were highly impressed with the students’ work exhibited at the various labs.

Report on MASTERCLASS organized by
ASFT for UG Students on the topic of
“SUSTAINABILITY IN FASHION”

conducted by

PROFESSOR NICCOLÒ SBARAGLIA

of

POLIMODA FASHION INSTITUTE, FLORENCE, ITALY

 

At 2 pm on 14^th September 2023, Amity School of Fashion Technology, Amity University, Noida organized a Masterclass on the topic of “SUSTAINABILITY IN FASHION.” This took place in Room Number-316 of K-1 Block on a hybrid mode and was conducted by Professor Niccolò Sbaraglia of Polimoda Fashion Institute, Florence, Italy. The same was attended by the final year students of B. Design (Fashion Design), B. Design (Fashion Design-3 Continents) and B. Design (Textile Design). The event also witnessed the presence of Ms. Camilla Fabiani, Marketing & Business Developer, Polimoda Fashion Institute, Florence, Italy who joined the session online with Prof. Niccolo.

This Masterclass was attended by approximately 60 students and faculty members and commenced with the Opening Remarks by Professor (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Group Additional Pro Vice Chancellor Director General & Dean (Faculty of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts/ Visual Arts). He briefed the invited delegates about the Academic Programmes and activities of ASFT and the importance attached to Internationalization by Amity University. He shared with the students the significance of international exposure in today’s dynamic world.

After this, Professor Niccolò Sbaraglia spoke at length on the topic of “SUSTAINABILITY IN FASHION.” He covered the areas of Sustainable Marketing, Sustainable Communication, Importance of Product Knowledge, Consumer Behaviour and Demand & Supply of Sustainable Products. He took examples from his own wide experience of being a Production Manager in luxury accessories, specializing in Product Communication, being a Trend Forecaster-Leather Jackets for LGM KERING group and last but not the least, running his own two companies in New York City, viz. T-project showroom and PLUMA- ITALIA. Moreover, his accepting the role of Professor for teaching the subject “Craft to Business” at Polimoda Fashion Institute gave him the distinct advantage of a rare mix of Industry and Academics.

All the UG students participated enthusiastically.

(Joining link:- https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ajJW1bIFjLC_I6bHEmbXjMVkamRy1qOeGlIkhHgPjrO81%40thread.tacv2/1693825582942?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%228d46a076-d093-416d-a57b-8692cde13bf8%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22294730d8-786c-4cbe-99eb-dbad9a248d52%22%7d

Recording Link:- Meeting in _General_-20230914_140246-Meeting Recording.mp4 (sharepoint.com)

Report on MASTERCLASS organized by

ASFT for PG Students on the topic of

“THE SECRET OF ITALIAN LUXURY”

conducted by

PROFESSOR NICCOLÒ SBARAGLIA

of

POLIMODA FASHION INSTITUTE, FLORENCE, ITALY

 

At 2 pm on 31^st August 2023, Amity School of Fashion Technology, Amity University, Noida organized a Masterclass on the topic of “THE SECRET OF ITALIAN LUXURY.” This took place in Room Number-316 of K-1 Block on a hybrid mode and was conducted by Professor Niccolò Sbaraglia of Polimoda Fashion Institute, Florence, Italy. The same was attended by the I and III semester students of MA (Fashion Retail Management), MBA (Fashion Management), MA (Fashion & Textile Merchandising) & M. Design (Fashion & Textiles). The event also witnessed the presence of Ms. Camilla Fabiani, Marketing & Business Developer, Polimoda Fashion Institute, Florence, Italy who joined the session online with Prof. Niccolo.

This Masterclass was attended by approximately 50 students and faculty members and commenced with the Opening Remarks by Professor (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Group Additional Pro Vice Chancellor Director General & Dean (Faculty of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts/ Visual Arts). He shared with the students his experience of visiting Polimoda Fashion Institute and the significance of international exposure in today’s dynamic world. He also briefed the invited delegates about the Academic Programmes and activities of ASFT and the importance attached to Internationalization by Amity University.

After this, Professor Niccolò Sbaraglia spoke at length on the topic of “The Secret of Italian Luxury.” He took examples from his own wide experience of being a Production Manager in luxury accessories, specializing in Product Communication, being a Trend Forecaster-Leather Jackets for LGM KERING group and last but not the least, running his own two companies in New York City, viz. T-project showroom and PLUMA- ITALIA. Moreover, his accepting the role of Professor for teaching the subject “Craft to Business” at Polimoda Fashion Institute gave him the distinct advantage of a rare mix of Industry and Academics. Prof. Niccolo gave an overview of various areas like Fashion, Luxury Products, Brands, Products & Production systems and Polimoda.

All the PG students participated enthusiastically and some of them asked relevant questions to Prof. Niccolo.

In its continuous approach towards Internationalization, Amity School of Fashion Technology, Noida will be holding another Masterclass for the Undergraduate Studentsat 2pmon 14^th September 2023 on the topic of “Sustainability in Fashion.”

(Recording link-  General-20230831_140411-Meeting Recording.mp4 &

MEETING LINK-https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ajJW1bIFjLC_I6bHEmbXjMVkamRy1qOeGlIkhHgPjrO81%40thread.tacv2/1693193541117?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%228d46a076-d093-416d-a57b-8692cde13bf8%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22294730d8-786c-4cbe-99eb-dbad9a248d52%22%7d)