EVENTS

Report on MASTERCLASS organized by Amity School of Fashion Technology, Amity University, Noida for students on the topic “Fashion job profiles and Polimoda’s mission and philosophy”

A session on " Fashion job profiles and Polimoda’s mission and philosophy” was organized by the Amity School of Fashion Technology, under the Faculty of Applied Arts, Fine Arts, and Performing Arts at Amity University on October 23, 2024, at 11 am. This event, held in hybrid mode, was part of an internationalization initiative organized by Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, the Group Additional Pro Vice Chancellor, Director General, and Dean of Applied Arts, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts at Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP).

The invited speakers for this session were Prof. Massimiliano Giornetti , Director POLIMODA and Ms Camilla Fabiani , Marketing & Business Developer, POLIMODA.  Both speakers shared valuable insights into Italian fashion industry, eminent designers & Brands who have given a new direction to fashion and Textile Industry

Professor (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Group Additional Pro Vice Chancellor Director General & Dean (Faculty of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts/ Visual Arts) welcoming Prof. Massimiliano Giornetti , Director POLIMODA and Ms Camilla Fabiani , Marketing & Business Developer, POLIMODA

Professor (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, welcoming Prof. Massimiliano Giornetti , Director POLIMODA and Ms Camilla Fabiani , Marketing & Business Developer, POLIMODA with sapling

This Masterclass was attended by approximately apx 80 Final year & prefinal year students students and faculty members and initiated 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 also briefed the invited delegates about the Academic Programmes and activities of ASFT and initiatives of Amity University towards Internationalization .

Prof. Massimiliano Giornetti , Director POLIMODA addressing ASFT students.

Ms Camilla Fabiani , Marketing & Business Developer, POLIMODA giving insight on global opportunities in Fashion

Professor (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, felicitating Prof. Massimiliano Giornetti , Director POLIMODA with Amity momento

The faculty & students had all the words of appreciation for this elaborate presentation followed by discussion and queries after the presentation

The session ended with Vote of thanks by Prof. ( Dr.) Smita Bagai

MEETING LINK- https://amity-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-RzfigLoQ3OZhGo3W1vP4w

Recording link- ht https://youtu.be/otowhsSwjQo

Report on MASTERCLASS organized by Amity School of Fashion Technology, Amity University, Noida for students on the topic of “European Experiences Building a Digital Portfolio”

A session on "“European Experiences Building a Digital Portfolio” was organized by the Amity School of Fashion Technology, under the Faculty of Applied Arts, Fine Arts, and Performing Arts at Amity University on October 18, 2024, at 11 am . This event, held in hybrid mode, was part of an internationalization initiative spearheaded by Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, the Group Additional Pro Vice Chancellor, Director General, and Dean , Faculty of Applied Arts, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts at Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP).

The session featured eminent speaker Prof. Adrien Roberts , Director of Education, Accademia Costume & Moda, Italy. This Masterclass was attended by approximately apx 80 Final year & prefinal year students 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 also briefed the invited delegate about the Academic Programmes and activities of ASFT and the initiatives taken by Amity University towards Internationalization by. He also highlighted the reasons for selection of topic "PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT"

Professor (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Group Additional Pro Vice Chancellor Director General & Dean (Faculty of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts/ Visual Arts). Making the opening remarks

The renowned speaker first took a round of ASFT and appreciated the infrastructure facilities created by ASFT. He gave his valuable feedback on some of the work displayed by students of Fashion Design & Fashion communication.

He started his presentation by elaborating on career options available for Fashion & textiles graduates in Europe.
He then shared presented a lot of Portfolios developed by graduates in Europe and then gave his valuable insights into portfolio development, types of portfolios and how to integrate different Boards in a single Board

Prof. Adrien Roberts , Director of Education, Accademia Costume & Moda, Italy addressing students of

Prof. Adrien Roberts , Director of Education, Accademia Costume & Moda, Italy elaborating on design process

Prof. Adrien Roberts , Director of Education, Accademia Costume & Moda, Italy highlighting the relevance of accessory designs

Prof. Adrien Roberts , Director of Education, Accademia Costume & Moda, Italy elaborating the idea behind costume designing

Professor (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Group Additional Pro Vice Chancellor Director General & Dean (Faculty of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts/ Visual Arts) felicitating Prof. Adrien Roberts , Director of Education, Accademia Costume & Moda, Italy

The faculty & students had all the words of appreciation for this elaborate and very informative presentation. The students clarified their apprehensions and queries after the presentation

The session ended with Vote of thanks by Prof. ( Dr.) Smita Bagai

Recording link- https://youtu.be/Oa-HLpkNWRk

MEETING LINK- https://amity-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpduihrjspG9QlhQcNL3W9qsmqxkgteSL4

Report on MASTERCLASS organized by Amity School of Fashion Technology, Amity University, Noida for students on the topic of “PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT”

A session on "Portfolio Development" was organized by the Amity School of Fashion Technology, under the Faculty of Applied Arts, Fine Arts, and Performing Arts at Amity University on October 18, 2024, at 3 PM. This event, held in hybrid mode, was part of an internationalization initiative spearheaded by Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, the Group Additional Pro Vice Chancellor, Director General, and Dean of Applied Arts, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts at Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP).

The session featured Rachel Kelly, a Reader in Design Education at the Manchester School of Art, and Kat Scott, Senior Lecturer in Fashion Design and Programme Leader for BA (Hons) Fashion at the Manchester Fashion Institute. Both speakers shared valuable insights into portfolio development, catering to students looking to enhance their professional profiles in the fashion and Textile Industry

Professor (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Group Additional Pro Vice Chancellor Director General & Dean (Faculty of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts/ Visual Arts) welcoming Ms Rachel Kelly and Ms Kat Scott from Manchester Fashion Institute

This Masterclass was attended by approximately apx 70 Final year & prefinal year students 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 also briefed the invited delegates about the Academic Programmes and activities of ASFT and the importance attached to Internationalization by Amity University. He also highlighted the reasons for selection of topic "PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT"

He started his presentation by elaborating on career options available for Fashion & textiles graduates in Europe.
He then shared presented a lot of Portfolios developed by graduates in Europe and then gave his valuable insights into portfolio development, types of portfolios and how to integrate different Boards in a single Board

Professor Rachel Kelly explaining the nuances of Portfolio Development to ASFT students.

Ms Kat Scott from Manchester Fashion Institute giving insight on Range Development

The faculty & students had all the words of appreciation for this extensive presentation. The students clarified their apprehensions and queries after the presentation

The session culminated with Vote of thanks by Prof. ( Dr.) Smita Bagai

MEETING LINK-https://amity-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvdu-upjgpHtJEj_W8_Zp6TFMW4Xuulb4b

Recording link- https://youtu.be/LC6uJVGtgYE

Report on MASTERCLASS organized by Amity School of Fashion Technology, Amity University, Noida for students on the topic of “SUSTAINABILITY IN FASHION"

A session on "“ SUSTAINABILITY IN FASHION"” was organized by the Amity School of Fashion Technology, under the Faculty of Applied Arts, Fine Arts, and Performing Arts at Amity University on October 15, 2024, at 3 pm . This event, held in hybrid mode, was part of an internationalization initiative headed by Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, the Group Additional Pro Vice Chancellor, Director General, and Dean , Faculty of Applied Arts, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts at Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP).

The session featured eminent speaker Dr. Patsy Perry Reader in Fashion Marketing Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University, U.K. This Masterclass was attended by approximately apx 85 Final year & prefinal year students 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 also briefed the invited delegate about the Academic Programmes and activities of ASFT and the initiatives taken by Amity University towards Internationalization by. He also highlighted the reasons for selection of topic " SUSTAINABILITY IN FASHION"

Professor (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Group Additional Pro Vice Chancellor Director General & Dean (Faculty of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts/ Visual Arts)making the opening remarks

Dr. Patsy Perry, Reader in Fashion Marketing ,Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University, U.K elaborating on Innovation for Sustainability in Fashion & Textiles

Dr. Patsy Perry, Reader in Fashion Marketing ,Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University, U.K elaborating on Global fashion supply Chain

Dr Patsy Perry is a Reader in Fashion Marketing at Manchester Fashion Institute. Her PhD was about Corporate Social Responsibility in fashion supply chains, with fieldwork conducted in Sri Lanka’s garment manufacturing industry. She has published her research on fashion and luxury sustainability, supply chains and marketing in academic journals, textbooks and teaching cases. She has supervised several MPhil and PhD students to successful completion on topics relating to fashion consumer behaviour, retailing, supply chain management, and sustainability. She is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management, and often featured in the media for her expertise on fashion sustainability and has made numerous and regular broadcast, online and print media appearances nationally and internationally

The students had a lot of questions related to sustainability which were well answered by Prof Patsy

The faculty & students had all the words of appreciation for this elaborate and very informative presentation.

Professor (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Group Additional Pro Vice Chancellor Director General & Dean (Faculty of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts/ Visual Arts) also gave his idea on the changing paradigm of Global fashion business and how sustainability has become such a buzzword of today

The session concluded with Vote of thanks by Prof. ( Dr.) Smita Bagai

MEETING LINK- https://amity-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcud-qvrzoqHdyMAeEBCBCWvKVLgfpaTkiB

Recording link- https://youtu.be/r_7XWSXkevo

Report on MASTERCLASS organized by Amity School of Fashion Technology, Amity University, Noida for students on the topic of "LUXURY RETAIL"

A session on "LUXURY RETAIL" was organized by the Amity School of Fashion Technology, under the Faculty of Applied Arts, Fine Arts, and Performing Arts at Amity University on October 14, 2024, at 3 pm . This event, held in hybrid mode, was part of an internationalization initiative headed by Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, the Group Additional Pro Vice Chancellor, Director General, and Dean , Faculty of Applied Arts, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts at Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP).

The session featured eminent speakers Dr. Zhe Wang, Senior Lecturer in Fashion Art Direction ,Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University, U.K and Prof. Aisling Griffin Senior Lecturer in Luxury Management This Masterclass was attended by approximately apx 85 Final year & prefinal year students 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 also briefed the invited delegate about the Academic Programmes and activities of ASFT and the initiatives taken by Amity University concerning Internationalization by. He also highlighted the reasons for selection of topic " "LUXURY RETAIL"

Dr Zhe Wang is a Senior Lecturer in Fashion Art Direction and teaches on the MSc Luxury Fashion Management at Manchester Fashion Institute. Her PhD was about reshaping innovations in fashion shows with a focus on emerging Chinese designers. She has expertise in the ethnographies of global fashion culture, fashion communication and international brand management, digital fashion culture, fashion theatre and performance, design anthropology, innovation design, the global fashion cities, creative labour, and creative cultural industry. Aisling Griffin is a Senior Lecturer in Luxury Management and teaches on the MSc Luxury Fashion Management at Manchester Fashion Institute. Prior to joining higher education, she built an international career in premium and luxury fashion, specializing in supplier architecture, global sourcing, production management and product development. She has worked with small luxury brands to launch new categories as well as large businesses such as Ted Baker and Liberty.

Professor (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Group Additional Pro Vice Chancellor Director General & Dean (Faculty of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts/ Visual Arts)making the opening remarks

Dr Zhe Wang making presentation to students on "LUXURY RETAIL"

The students had a lot of questions related to sustainability which were well answered by Prof Patsy

The faculty & students had all the words of appreciation for this elaborate and very informative presentation.

Professor (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Group Additional Pro Vice Chancellor Director General & Dean (Faculty of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts/ Visual Arts) also gave his idea on Luxury retailing

The session culminated with Vote of thanks by Prof. ( Dr.) Smita Bagai

MEETING LINK- https://amity-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtcuivrTgtGdQQJT7kxwf5kn4AzCKmQVOe

Recording link- https://youtu.be/NXSUpJLvVYk

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.

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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 &

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