Vocational School of Justice
IUE FASHION DESIGNERS SHAPING THE FASHION
Fashion designers who will shape the global fashion and national fashion are being educated at Izmir University of Economics (IUE). IUE Department of Fashion and Textile Design now accepts pre-applications to admit students through an aptitude test. The deadline for pre-applications is August 3.
Prospective students, by pre-registration, will take the first steps towards the department, which ranks in first, second, and third places at national and international design contests such as the If Wedding Fashion Bridal Design Competition, and displays designs in various social events throughout the year. The first of the two-step exam will be conducted on August 4 at 09.30 – 13.00, and the second exam will be conducted at 14.00 – 17.30. Students, who will be assessed on their charcoal drawings, will find out the results on August 10. IUE Department of Fashion and Textile Design will admit 35 students this year. 6 students will have full; another 12 will have 50% scholarships.
Prof. Dr. Elvan Özkavruk Adanır, Head of IUE Department of Fashion and Textile Design, pointed out young fashion designers gave a new direction to ready-to-wear clothing and that they supported Turkey in the field of textile with their power of design.
She reminded that students of the department achieved ranks, mainly first place, in all competitions they entered. She said, “Turkey made a new breakthrough in fashion, ready-to-wear clothing, and textile industries with new generations. Our students come back with achievements, mainly first prize, from all national and international competitions. This very thing proves that they are on the right track in both design and creativity. Companies prefer individuals who can both design and express themselves through creative product solutions.”
Prof. Dr. Adanır stated that they aimed to train graduates who can build international fashion brands and she said they hoped to meet young talented students to help them use their skills for their future.
‘Educating fashion designers shaping the fashion’
Prof. Dr. Adanır stated that they educated individuals who could find appropriate branding strategies for their designs and create their own brands. She said, “We are training youth who are shaping the fashion. Our department is known for constantly renewing itself since its establishment in 2001. We follow the trends and developments in fashion and textile industry up close. With the help of our international, multi cultured teaching staff, we are training new generation of designers who have a voice not only in our country but worldwide. We intend to become trendsetters in fashion.”