Fashion Education All About 'Practice' – PIIF Aims for a Fusion of AI & Liberal Arts

The third installment of our special feature 'Fashion Tech & Education' introduces the initiatives of 'Professional Institute of International Fashion', the only professional university in Japan that specializes in 'fashion' and 'business'.

In 2019, the government established the 'Professional Graduate School/Professional Junior College' system, the first time in 55 years. Unlike traditional universities, these institutions focus on vocational education, designed to develop the 'practical skills' and 'knowledge & theory' necessary to become professionals in a specific career.

Since its establishment, PIIF has been committed to nurturing individuals who can bring transformative changes to the world with 'creation' and 'business' rather than being traditional fashion designers.

How does PIIF, which practices education from a different position from that of traditional universities and vocational schools, position technology in fashion education?