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Cultivating Talent to Flourish Globally: The Future Envisioned by PIIF
At PIIF, students are provided with extensive learning opportunities and skill development in various areas such as fashion, business, clothing, and apparel.
Not only can students acquire comprehensive knowledge and skills related to fashion design and manufacturing technology, but they can also delve into other aspects of fashion business including marketing, sales, and management. In addition to these, the university places a heavy emphasis on English education, striving to nurture professionals with a proficiency in English, enabling them to navigate the global business landscape.
Moreover, the university provides ample opportunities for international experiences through exchange programs with foreign companies and overseas internships. In this way, students can acquire a diverse range of skills through practical experiences.
In this episode, we conducted an interview with Professor Yoichi Nagasawa, Dean of the college, to talk about the future that PIIF aspires to create.
PROFILE
Yoichi Nagasawa
PIIF
Dean & Professor, Department of Fashion Creation, Professional Institute of International Fashion
After unveiling his own brand 'YOICHI NAGASAWA' at Tokyo Collection, he participated in Paris Collection for many years. Besides comprehensively producing various famous companies' clothing departments such as 'AEON', 'MUJI', and 'New Balance', he also designed uniforms for major companies like 'Tokyo Metro'. Furthermore, he has held exhibitions at various places including 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, demonstrating his accomplishments in a wide range of fields. He is a recipient of the Daily Fashion Grand Prix.
Nurturing Talent to Create New Creations
Firstly, could you tell us about PIIF?
Our university was established under a new university system created by the government for the first time in 55 years. It is a professional university that provides education directly linked to professions. Here, you can acquire both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to become a professional.
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