 "The blend of creativity and technology leads to productivity and profitability. Lanka Institute of Fashion Technology (LIFT), the premier institute for fashion education in the country is well focused on this blend and makes it visible the importance and the needs of fashion designers in many industries. From its inception the vision of LIFT was to make their students reach their heights in a broader spectrum locally and internationally. Designers getting employed in the garment industry, freelance designing, styling international brands are just few to mention. The locally nurtured talent is now styling the international brands. It's Apparel today and electronics tomorrow." Niroshani Leanage - Director for studies -LIFT
LECTRA stall at AISEX 2008 styled by LIFT
LECTRA together with Apparel Technologies (Pvt)Ltd- the sole agent for Lectra in Sri Lanka exhibited their solutions at the AISEX Exhibition 2008. The stall was skillfully styled by LIFT using Lectra's modern and advanced Software Solutions. LIFT is one of the main private sector education providers for Computer Aided design supported by Lectra. Using the latest software by Lectra for fashion designers (Kaledo, Modaris & Diamino) an advanced diploma student of LIFT created the most exclusive collection for the brand promotion of LECTRA at the Apparel Industry Suppliers Exhibition 2008. The designs included fabric manipulation and print design in a ready to wear collection. The Lectra software was highlighted using this collection as an example for the audience to view reality.
Bravia and Cybershot launch 2009 styled by LIFT
 Bravia and CyberShot the high technology Sony inventions introduced their latest models for 2009. This High tech LCD TV and the digital cameras are meant to reveal the perfect color and clarity to human eye through technology. Lanka Institute of Fashion Technology styled their launch by designing the outfits for the brand representative models with the richness of fiber and texture with raw silk and the selection of the actual hues to match the brand image and the concept of the 2009 promotions.
LIFT was formed in the year 2000 and registered under the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission of Sri Lanka. It is linked with universities in England, Scotland, Malaysia, Singapore, India and Australia. The institute nurtures creativity within an environment that encourages students to experience international exposure right here in Colombo. The courses offered by LIFT have various levels that make students achieve education according to one's requirements. Soon after the GCE O/L's students could enter the Diploma in Fashion Design which is a one year course and then decide either to continue studies up to the Advanced Diploma in Fashion which leads to the Degree or get employed in the industry. The uniqueness of LIFT is that it offers courses part time for the working individuals who could gain education and their required qualifications while they are employed.
As the institute getting closer to reach its first decade in existence LIFT expands beyond education. Follow education Times in the weeks to come to know what LIFT is about to offer in the year 2009.
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