Abstract: Fashion education is undergoing significant transformation as it confronts the evolving demands of a globalized, technology-driven, and socially conscious industry. Despite the prestige of many fashion programs worldwide, a persistent disconnect remains between academic training and professional expectations. Graduates often leave institutions with impressive creative portfolios but insufficient technical skills or practical experience, revealing a widening skills gap that employers regularly cite as a critical issue. At the same time, fashion education has been criticized......
Key words: fashion design education, inclusivity in fashion design education, industry connect, cultural values.
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