SUSTAINABLE fashion is gaining momentum globally and offers students an opportunity to get a foothold in the industry. Taylor’s University Bachelor of Fashion Design Technology programme director Maria Sandra Wijaya said those passionate about ethical design along with both conventional and technology-based design skills would be well-positioned to thrive in the industry. She said technology and innovation had opened new avenues in areas such as adaptive fashion, virtual showrooms and e-commerce, providing designers with innovative ways to create and showcase their work.
“As for future career prospects for upcoming fashion graduates, it looks promising as we advance in technology, sustainability and functional fashion,” she noted. Wijaya said the university’s honours degree programme was geared towards preparing students for the industry. These included industry interactions, valuable feedback from industry mentors and the chance to work on projects with both local and international industry partners, she added.
“In addition to honing their artistic and technical skills, success in the fashion industry requires designers to be passionate, resilient, hard working and possess strong interpersonal skills,” said Wijaya. Ong recognises that fashion primarily involves art. Among those in the programme are Dania Mefiana Putri Ong and Low Feng Yie.
Ong said she initially sought a path in the arts. “Recognising that fashion primarily involves art through the use of my ha.
