Some Facts

IIFT has launched for the first time "garment business administration" course in indiain 1994 and has been successfully running it since then.

IIFT is the only institue set up by leading fashion technologist trained in u.k. the other institutes are generally set up by people doing business in other fields (as part of their expansion programme of their business).

IIFT has received maximum growth rate in the number of students in private sector in eight years from 40 to 4000 above. IIFT is giving training in p/t courses, f/t courseds, s/t courses in august and january, besides in-company training pr9gramme. Late evening classes early morning classes and classes for economically weaker section are also held in IIFT .

IIFT has launched for the first time "fashion magazine on video-fashion vision" in india in 1993 and so far made more than 45 editions.

IIFT has launched for the first time the concept of video bio-data in india.

IIFT has encouraged for the first time the men’s entry in the field of fashion education.

IIFT was started in 1990 with 40 students and approximately more than 15,000 peoplehave been trained sofar in its eleven years of existence. (one of the fastest growing institute of india).

Among the several fashion institues operating in india IIFT has organised maximum number of fashion shows in india for encouragement of its students.

IIFT has introduced for the first time audio-visual presentation in fashion studies in india in 1990.

IIft has introduced for the fifrst time "french" subject as a part of their course curriculum in two years fashion course in india in 1991.

IIFT has produced for the first time "designer catalogue" for its students in india in 1995 and subsquently in 1996.

IIFT has organised one of the largest ever fashion show (3 days) in oct., 94.

IIFT has incorporated for the first time maximum number of subjects in fashion designing field (18-20 subjects) giving wider exposure to students.

IIFT is the only institute of india having computerized class control system (weekly/daily basis) for the whole year for all courses. No private and govt. Institute maintained this syustem on daily basis till the beginning of 1998. While iift is maintaining it since 1990.

IIFT is the only fashion institute of india having organized more then 200 fashion shows within a span of 14 years on grand scale.

IIFT is the only fashion institute which had its corporate field on video till the beginning of 1998.

IIFT is one of the few institute which presented its students creation outside india successfully (in kathmandu ).

IIFT is the only fashion institute having placement cell with all information about companies/placement of students which is accessible to all visitors on request.

IIFT is the only fashion institute having maximum fashion articles in indian news/media.

IIFT is the only fashion institute presenting counseling during peak days with visual presentation to guide new candidates properly.

IIFT is the only fashion institute which has organised one of the biggest fashion show ever held in india in indira gandhi stadium for its students the capacity of the audience was about 12,000.

IIFT is the only fashion institute which has introduced production management, quality control, garment grading, range development etc. In its fashion designing 2 years course in 1991.

IIFT is the only fashion institute whose student has judged and got best national costume award in miss world competition in 1994.

IIFT is the only fashion institute which reviews students studies verbally and in writing during the week by teachers and students on weekly basis just to make sure studies are properly conducted in its campus.

IIFT is the only fashion institute which encourages its students for creativity and practical for garment designs. It is the only institute whose fashion show garments are more practical. This approach is now also adopted and followed by other institutes including govt. Owned institutes.

IIFT is the only fashion institute which organises exhibitions on fashion forecasting, commercial art, interior designing work for public such exhibitions are held two to three times during the year.

IIFT is one of the few fashion institues whose students from neighbouring countries like nepal, Mauritius, etc., Come for training.

IIFT is the only fashion institute in private sector which has received more than 200 inquiries from the buyers. The buyers are from canada, u.k., u.s.a., australia, austria, spain etc. For forecasting, manufacturing, designing etc.

IIFT is the only fashion institute where one can find students from almost all states of india.

IIFT is the only fashion institute whose students represnted india in miss world competition (miss karminder kaur in 1994).

IIFT is the only fashion institute which designed the garments for various state governments.

IIFT is the only fashion institute which designed garments and organised fashion shows for delhi govt.- Delhi tourism, haryana govt.- Haryana tourism, u.p. govt.-u.p. tourism, rajasthan tourism, indian air force etc. Successfully.

IIFT is the only fashion institute having acknowledged by statellite channels and doordarshan for telecast of its students work. The IIFT shows are teleclast by them time to time on various channels available in india.

IIFT is the only fashion institute invited for presentation of its students creation in world famed surajkund craft fair successfully for 2 years in 1995, 1996.

IIFT is the only fashion institute invited for presentation of its students creations in world famed "taj mahotsava" in agra in 1996.

IIFT is the only fashion institute till beginning of 1996 invited by u.p. handlooms, govt. Of u.p. to design various outfits utilising its fabrics in 1995.

IIFT is the only fashion institute having maximum govt. Officials appreciation that includes former ministers also for its yearly activities.

IIFT is the only fashion institute having co-educational environment and biggest strength in new delhi.

IIFT is the only fashion institute which organised maximum workshop etc. During their academic year 1996 & also in 1997.

IIFT is the only fashion institute which launched more than 50 designers through its 15 days long outlet – at dilli haat in 1995. It gives practical exposure during studies.

IIFT is the only fashion institute approved by ms. Sushmita sen – miss universe 1994 for designers recruitment in feb.’97.

IIFT is the only fashion institute of india which has participated in saarc counteis show held in sept.,96 in kathmandu.

IIFT is one of the institute in fashion education in india where campus recruitment was started from march,’97.

IIFT is one of the only institute which has jorganisedf more than 20 workshops and seminars during jan.,’97 (record number in india) in 20 days time.

IIFT is one of the institute in fashion education in india where campus recruitment was stated from march,.97.

IIFT is one of the institute which helps crafrt persons to present their creativity in its campus to promote craftsmanship.

IIFT is the only fashion institute which prsented its collection during an international event in india (in jaipur during international polo meet).

IIFT is one of the only institute whose student and faculty members started on forecasting one and half year before the season (work of s-98 and jw-98 started dec.,’96).

IIFT is one of the only institute invited by u.p0. Tourism for lucknow mahotsava in nov.’96.

IIFT is one of the only institute invited by ministryoftourism, govt. Ofharyana to launch nahar singh fort – a fort in haryana for public view etc.

IIFT is the only fashion institute which has organised more than 100workshops/seminars during 8 months (aug.’97 – feb.’98).

Ifft is one of the few institutes having industry link programmes for students.

IIFT is the only fashion institute organising career exhibition – explore 2000 forthird successful year for new comers of fashion education (1994, 95 and 96).

IIFT is the only fashion institute whose students get complementary/concessional membership of international textile and fashion council.

IIFT is the only fashion institutes whose students get consultancy for starting of their own business free of charge.

IIFT is the only fashion privte institute other than govtg. Recognised nift which has taken part in india garment fair jan.’96 and presentged forecastging for s&w 1997 by its own research wing.

IIFT is one of the oldest fashion institute ofnew delhi. Many fashion institutes were established after its establishment.

IIFT is the only iinstitute in asia which ishaving its own resource centre which provides its services to various organisation & personnel from garment industry for fashion forecasgting, fabric research, design creatin, market identification, quality control, domestic market reserch, international market research, manufacturing facilityguidance, designing the ranges for domestic & export market, trade fairs & design presentations etc. In january,98 IIFT organised more than 56 seminars/workshops within 15 days (from 16 jan, 98 to 31 jan, 98).

IIFT is the only institue in asia which displayed the complete range of designer wear outfits for both domestic as well as international market for s/w 1999 * s/w 2000 in india through its own fashion show "trends & styles’ 98" & get appreciation from both print & electronic media & also displayed these outfits in paris, london, germany & dubai & these outfits were very much praised bythe patrons of international fashion market.

IIFT is the only institue which is offering a special physical fitness classes for its students on a nominal charge for their physical fitness through signorina-tym& aerobic centre. To show the creativity & talent of its upcoming designers in front of print media,. Electronic media, export / buying / garment house personnels from india * abroad IIFT provide a chance to sho9wthese designs through IIFT ’s p-ratibimb – boutique.

IIFT is the first fashion institute which a\launched india’s first high fashion showroom for current & futuristic fashion trends naming pr’s cleop0atra – haute couture, inaugurated by famous bollywood actress ms. Raveena tandon in may’98.

IIFT ’s pr’s cleopatra-haute couture isindia’s first showroom for current & futuristic fashion trends.

IIFT ’s resource division is headed by ms. Pawan sodhi – leading fashion designer of india & graduate from IIFT & had specialisation in fashion forecasting, designing the ranges, fashion rendering, draping & drafting egtc. She has visited & also participagted in many fashion events /exhibition abroad like jpret-e-porter (paris), sehm (paris), igdeo (germany) etc.

IIFT had organised a special career fair "look of 2000" at IIFT premises from 14th may’98 onwards & invited the students from various colleges/institues of delhi & also from nearby areas.

IIFT organised career workshop for students from various colleges & institutes of delhi & nearby areas.

IIFT organised a two months suffer training programmes for m.b.a. students from various colleges, institutes & universities.

IIFT launched some specialise courses for the students in association with some european leading colleges, institutes & universities.

IIFT also organised some special training camp abroad for its students as well as teaching staff.

IIFT is the only organisation which is providing a special students exchange programme with sonme of the prestigio0us fashion colleges and universities from abroad.

IIFT is having a special tie up with sonme prestigious & universities for its faculties.

IIFT is the only institute of india whose delegation visited pret-e-porter (exhibition) – paris, sehm (exhibition on men’s wear) – paris, igedo (exhibition) – germany & displayed the ranges for coming seasons & all these designs were appreciated & accepted for international fashion markets.

IIFT is one of the few institutes of india whose delegates were invited by some fashion colleges & universities for their expert opinion about indian fashion.

IIFT is the only institute which had organised around fashion shows in a short span of eleven years.

IIFT had organised its annual prize distribution ceremony at hotel le meridian for the performance of students during their training period.

IIFT is the only institute which is having its information centre in london.

IIFT is the only Fashion Institute, which has organized fashion event in prestigious Vigyan Bhawan on 1st Jan 2001.

IIFT is the only institute, which has done 40 fashion shows in a year 1998-1999.

IIFT is the only fashion institute, which was visited by cine star like sushmita Sen, Shilpa Shetty, & Raveena Tondon.

IIFT is the only fashion institute, which has given 25000 professional in 11years.

IIFT is the only fashion institute, which was visited by representative of various universities of UK.

IIFT is the only fashion institute whose students have visited Canada & USA for further studies.

IIFT is the only fashion institute in private sector which has done 150 fashion shows in 11 Years.

IIFT is the only fashion institute in which fashion shows models cum actresses like Anupama Verma, Namrita Shirodkar, Pooja Batra, Mehar Bhasin, Karminder Kaur, Preeti Mankotia.

IIFT is the only fashion institute whose student Gracy Singh is launching herself in 2001 In Movie Lagaan.

IIFT is the only fashion institute in Indian Fashion Institute, which has organized fashion exhibition in Las Vegas (USA) in Feb.2001.

IIFT is the only Fashion Institute, which has done 15 Fashion Shows in Mauritius in four days in 1999 and also four shows in 2000.

IIFT IS THE ONLY FASHION INSTITUTE, WHICH HAS DISPLAYED ITS BOUTIQUE GARMENTS IN PRESTIGIOUS INDIA INTERNATIONAL GARMENT FAIR.

IIFT IS THE ONLY FASHION INSTITUTE, WHICH HAS DISPLAYED ITS BOUTIQUE GARMENTS IN PRESTIGIOUS INDAPPAREL '99.

IIFT IS THE ONLY FASHION INSTITUE, WHICH DISPLAYED ITS BOUTIQUE'S GARMENT IN THE PRESTIGIOUS "INDEXPO '99" FAIR IN PORT-LOUIS, MAURITIOUS.

IIFT WAS THE ONLY FASHION INSTITUTE, WHOSE BOUTIQUE'S GARMENTS ARE IN RETAIL IN DUBAI.

IIFT IS THE ONLY FASHION INSTITUE WHICH HAS DISPLAYED ITS BOTUQIE'S GARMENTS IN MIDDLE EAST - DUBAI