The fashion institute

Our Fashion Design program is structured to give students full knowledge and hands on experience of the industry, from fashion history to the very latest in textile technology.

Students learn about patternmaking/ drafting, garment construction and sewing, computer-aided design by a high profile fashion designer using traditional practices as well as the use of the latest software and technology.

 

Learn the skills needed to start your own custom dressmaking, alterations business or start your own brand. Acquire the latest techniques, software and sewing and design from the comfort of your own home or home-based studio. This program will take the student from the basics, threading a sewing machine to ultimately creating your own collection. You will work with a designer and learn first-hand how to create illustrations and patterns to construct each piece.  Once you’ve designed your collection, you will learn the inner workings of the fashion industry, how to promote your brand, how to gain exposure, how to showcase your collection on a runway and ultimately achieve success in the industry.

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This program has been designed to prepare you for an exciting career as a Fashion Stylist for editorial photo shoots, television and film, personal styling and for social media by providing you with the necessary knowledge, skills and techniques of our industry standards.

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You will complete the following courses over 8 hours of training:

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•Fashion History

•Styling Basics

•Figure Analysis & Body Types

•Role of Accessories in Styling

•Creating a Moodboard

•How to Make Your Own Styling Kit

•Set & Prop Design​

•Styling for Film and Television

•Influencer Marketing & Blogging 

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This workshop will teach you how to combine colors and patterns, understand the influence of different eras in fashion, create themes for fashion shoots, and learn how to bring your vision to life.  You will learn tools and tricks of the trade to connect ith retailers and designers to source clothing and accessories for photoshoots.  This course will show you how to build your professional portfolio of your work to showcase to potential clients. 

​The image Industry has expanded worldwide with people looking to consultants to help with their “personal image” in order to make a good impression, and look professional.

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As an image consultant, you can give people advice that will help them achieve what they want – whether it is to get a new job, to make a good impression, or simply to feel good about themselves.

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With this 8 hour training course, you will learn to help clients with the whole interview process from appearance to transitioning from daywear to night. You will also learn how to coach clients with helping build their image through wardrobe  consultation,basic essentials to add to any wardrobe, personal styling, and showing clients how to gain confidence with their new image. 

 

This course will offer you the tools and show the importance of personal appearance, behavior, customer service and communication.  This program also focuses on etiquette, professional conduct, manners and civility, presentation and communication to all levels of a company.