The Fashion & Textile Design program at ARCH College of Design & Business offers a contemporary learning experience that positions fashion as a cultural, social, technological, and ethical practice. The programme nurtures creative thinking, critical inquiry, and professional skills, enabling students to understand and respond to the rapidly evolving global fashion landscape with confidence and responsibility.
At the core of the curriculum is a strong focus on sustainable and responsible fashion, where design is approached as a narrative-driven and inclusive discipline. Students explore cultural contexts, identity, and ethical values to create meaningful outcomes, while engaging with craft traditions, indigenous knowledge, and circular design systems. Sustainability is embedded throughout the learning journey, encouraging socially responsive and globally relevant design perspectives.
The programme integrates research-led pedagogy with hands-on studio practice, technology, and industry exposure. Students gain experience in AI-supported design tools, digital visualisation, material experimentation, zero-waste techniques, and responsible production methods. Supported by ARCH’s 25-year legacy in design education, graduates emerge as skilled designers, entrepreneurs, and researchers prepared to contribute to a more conscious and future-focused fashion industry.
Year 1: Design Foundation
Students learn the basics of art, design, drawing, material exploration, and visualisation while building communication skills and creative confidence for fashion and textile studies
Year 2: Technical Skills & Construction
The focus moves to textiles, garment construction, pattern drafting, illustration, and CAD/CAM, supported by design projects and industry exposure.
Year 3: Specialisation & Industry Insight
Students explore marketing, forecasting, draping, and designing for Indian wear, menswear, and adaptive clothing, with electives aligned to industry interests.
Year 4: Sustainability & Professional Practice
The final year highlights sustainable design, entrepreneurship, internships, and a final collection, preparing students for professional careers in fashion.
Note: Every year, students get the opportunity to undertake internships.
Year 1: Level 4
Students build foundations in fashion design through techniques, garment construction, CAD, contextual studies, and collection development, strengthening both creative and technical skills.
Year 2: Level 5
The focus moves to advanced fashion studies, styling, branding, and entrepreneurship, supported by collaborative projects that enhance professional and industry readiness.
Year 3 B.A
International Degree Study Abroad Programme
Year 4 M.A
International Degree Study Abroad Programme
Note: Every year, students get the opportunity to undertake internships.
Semester 1: Design Research & Creative Exploration
Students build a strong foundation in research, trend analysis, material exploration, and advanced design techniques while strengthening their creative thinking and conceptual development in fashion.
Semester 2: Entrepreneurship & Industry Skills
The focus shifts to business strategies, branding, product development, team building, and market readiness, enabling students to understand fashion as both a creative and entrepreneurial practice.
Semester 3: Advanced Design Practice & Industry Exposure
Students deepen their technical expertise through garment construction, CAD applications, and design projects while gaining practical industry exposure through internships and collaborative assignments.
Semester 4: Final Project & Professional Readiness
The final semester emphasises collection development, research documentation, portfolio presentation, and professional practice, preparing students for careers in design, entrepreneurship, and the global fashion industry.
Note: Every Year, students get the opportunity to undertake Internship.
33-Month Courses (3 Days a Week)
6-Month Course (3 Days a Week)
The focus shifts to business strategies, branding, product development, team building, and market readiness, enabling students to understand fashion as both a creative and entrepreneurial practice.
12-Month Course (3 Days a Week)
The Fashion Design course covers fashion fundamentals, textiles, illustration, pattern drafting, garment construction, portfolio development, design software, and e-commerce, preparing students for entry-level roles or entrepreneurial ventures
Year 1: Design Foundation
Students learn the basics of art, design, drawing, material exploration, and visualisation while building communication skills and creative confidence for fashion and textile studies
Year 2: Technical Skills & Construction
The focus moves to textiles, garment construction, pattern drafting, illustration, and CAD/CAM, supported by design projects and industry exposure.
Year 3: Specialisation & Industry Insight
Students explore marketing, forecasting, draping, and designing for Indian wear, menswear, and adaptive clothing, with electives aligned to industry interests.
Year 4: Sustainability & Professional Practice
The final year highlights sustainable design, entrepreneurship, internships, and a final collection, preparing students for professional careers in fashion.
Note: Every year, students get the opportunity to undertake internships.
Year 1: Level 4
Students build foundations in fashion design through techniques, garment construction, CAD, contextual studies, and collection development, strengthening both creative and technical skills.
Year 2: Level 5
The focus moves to advanced fashion studies, styling, branding, and entrepreneurship, supported by collaborative projects that enhance professional and industry readiness.
Year 3 B.A
International Degree Study Abroad Programme
Year 4 M.A
International Degree Study Abroad Programme
Note: Every year, students get the opportunity to undertake internships.
Semester 1: Design Research & Creative Exploration
Students build a strong foundation in research, trend analysis, material exploration, and advanced design techniques while strengthening their creative thinking and conceptual development in fashion.
Semester 2: Entrepreneurship & Industry Skills
The focus shifts to business strategies, branding, product development, team building, and market readiness, enabling students to understand fashion as both a creative and entrepreneurial practice.
Semester 3: Advanced Design Practice & Industry Exposure
Students deepen their technical expertise through garment construction, CAD applications, and design projects while gaining practical industry exposure through internships and collaborative assignments.
Semester 4: Final Project & Professional Readiness
The final semester emphasises collection development, research documentation, portfolio presentation, and professional practice, preparing students for careers in design, entrepreneurship, and the global fashion industry.
Note: Every Year, students get the opportunity to undertake Internship.
33-Month Courses (3 Days a Week)
6-Month Course (3 Days a Week)
The focus shifts to business strategies, branding, product development, team building, and market readiness, enabling students to understand fashion as both a creative and entrepreneurial practice.
12-Month Course (3 Days a Week)
The Fashion Design course covers fashion fundamentals, textiles, illustration, pattern drafting, garment construction, portfolio development, design software, and e-commerce, preparing students for entry-level roles or entrepreneurial ventures
Creative Head,
Label Surbhi Sabnani (2014-2016)
Founder, UptownDesi
(2020-2024)
Founder, UNITY TRAILS
(2019-2023)
Semester Exchange Student
BESIGN The Sustainable Design School, NICE, France
Showcased her garment “Mink – Mean Sky” inspired by the Meenakari theme on the ramp at the International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI) conference.
Fashion student Mansha Agrawal had her work selected and showcased in the “Universe Within” collection at École Duperré, Paris.
ARCH served as the official Uniform Designer & Consultant to Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation, designing uniforms across all cadres.
Students won at the Handloom Fashion Show during the 11th National Handloom Day celebrations organized by Weaver’s Service Centre in collaboration with Rajasthan State Handloom Development Corporation.
ARCH College received the First Award in the Institutional Category for Best Stall Display at the 6th edition of VASTRA International Textile and Apparel Fair.
International Fashion Colloquia 2020 on “Responsible Future” with 150+ delegates from 15 countries & signed a Jaipur Fashion Manifesto towards Responsible Fashion.
ARCH organised fashion shows for the Jaipur Literature Festival at Amer Fort in 2020 and 2022, focusing on sustainable textiles and responsible practices.
Under the USAID funded Goldozi Project, Afghan women artisans were trained at ARCH to enhance design skills and market access.
Student collections were developed using organic cotton sponsored by Morarka Foundation and garments created using crystals sponsored by Swarovski.
Through a progression pathway with Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), UK, students completing the BTEC HND in Fashion & Textiles at ARCH can progress to the BA (Hons.) International Fashion Top-Up Degree at MMU, creating a seamless international academic progression route.
Buyer–Seller Collaborative Project with Saxion University of Applied Sciences Students and faculty from ARCH College of Design & Business collaborated with Saxion University of Applied Sciences through a buyer–seller model, where Saxion students developed a new retail brand titled “XO.”
Students from ARCH College of Design & Business participated in a 4 week-long international exchange programme at École Duperré, Paris, gaining global exposure through cross-cultural design learning and studio immersion.
Students from ARCH College of Design & Business volunteered backstage and assisted leading designers at the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), gaining hands-on industry exposure and professional experience.
On National Handloom Day 2025, the ARCH Fashion Department organised a fashion show showcasing innovative handloom collections developed by students, celebrating India’s rich textile heritage and craftsmanship.
GABA — ARCH’s Annual Fashion Showcase — presents curated student collections on a professional runway platform, highlighting creativity, technical skills, and industry readiness.
Masterclasses with fashion and textile industry experts provide students with insights into emerging trends, technologies, and professional practices through interactive sessions and workshops.
Stitching & Embroidery Studio: Hands-on training in garment construction and surface development.
Natural Dyeing & Print-Making Lab: Explore natural dyes, printing methods, and surface design through hands-on practice
Weaving Studio: Explore structure, texture, and pattern through hands-on loom work
Pattern Drafting Studio: Learn pattern development and manipulation
Digital Fabrication Studio: Equipped with digital pattern cutting systems and fabric testing machines, digital plotters etc.
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Read MoreARCH’s Fashion Design courses stand out for their global exposure, strong industry collaboration, and experiential learning approach, with a major focus on sustainable and responsible fashion. Students work on real-time projects, engage with Jaipur’s rich textile and craft heritage, and build professional portfolios throughout the course. The focus is on practical skills, creativity, and preparing students for placements at renowned fashion brands as well as entrepreneurial ventures.
With undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses at ARCH College of Design & Business, students develop creative, technical, and entrepreneurial skills to explore diverse roles across the fashion industry. Career pathways include:
ARCH prepares students to work with fashion brands, export houses, design studios, media platforms, while also empowering them to launch their own labels and creative ventures in the fashion industry.
Learning takes place through:
The students are evaluated on the basis of their portfolio development and practical application, not just written exams.
ARCH provides multiple global learning and exchange opportunities to help students build an international design perspective. Through collaborations with universities and organisations in UK, France, Netherlands students can participate in:
ARCH offers merit-based scholarships and financial assistance under its Co-Welfare initiative. Support includes scholarships based on AIEED performance and academic merit, along with bursaries and special assistance for eligible categories. Applicants can explore options with the admissions team during the admission process. Know More:
https://www.archedu.org/scholarships.htmlOur students have secured opportunities with leading brands like Manish Malhotra, Anita Dongre, Armani, Raw Mango, Vero Moda, Jack & Jones, and many other leading brands in the industry.
Average placement packages (CTC):INR 15 LPA – INR 20 LPATurnover achieved by our alumni-led ventures:INR 3.2 Crore
ARCH College of Design & Business celebrates 25 years of academic excellence, nurturing creative professionals and innovators in design. Its legacy is strengthened by 7500+ alumni and 15+ specialized courses across creative disciplines. The college proudly holds 20+ international exchange MoUs, 30+ academic and industry alliances, and has won 40+ awards over the years. With 35+ live projects, 10+ advanced labs, 50+ industry-grade machines, and a resource-rich library of 8000+ physical and digital books, ARCH continues to deliver quality design education.
Admissions to the Bachelors and Masters courses at ARCH are conducted through AIEED (All India Entrance Examination for Design). Click here to apply:
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