Known as the fashion capital of India, Bangalore blazes the trail for the newest trends. Famous for the nightlife, Bangalore has many young people who frequent nightclubs and discos. It also has a flourishing club culture. With all this partying, fashionable clothing is an absolute necessity. Lately something new is happening. There have been many resorts opening in five star hotels in Bangalore, creating an entirely new subculture, those who prefer a rest! Fortunately for the fashion industry, this demographic provides an opportunity for entirely new design challenge. Everyone wants to look trendy whether they’re playing hard or simply lounging. It seems as if the demand for clothing is endless. This also means that the demand for fashion designers and specialists in the garment industry is on the increase.
Given the longevity and the various manifestations of the industry, there have been great strides made in the areas of technology. For example, the very management of a factory is a time and motion engineering study. Knowing how to utilize energy (manmade and otherwise) to maximize quantities without sacrificing quality is a significant skill. Ergonomics, the usage of the body’s energy & motion, is a necessary skill in order to prevent injury. Nowadays computers do most of the actual pattern-making and cutting, that is, once the original pattern has been made by a technician. The area of textile design and manufacturing is very complicated, yet it all originates from a drawing done by a textile designer. According to the labor department in Bangalore, there is a shortage of trained professionals with the skills required to work in the more technical areas of fashion design and production. Efforts are being made to bridge the gap by preparing the manpower to do the job. As in many other Indian cities, Bangalore has schools with excellent programs of study. The Indian Institute of Fashion Technology (IIFT) in Bangalore offers educational programs to meet this need.
