Gipsita Nayak is the Deputy Director of the KIIT School of Fashion Technology, Bhubaneswar. She holds a degree in fashion design from the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York. She has worked as a stylist at New York Fashion Week for brands such as Hugo Boss, Greg Lauren, Calvin Klein, Max Mara, and many more. Besides that, she is the first Odiya designer to showcase Odisha handlooms in Western formals at PLITZS New York City Fashion Week during New York Fashion Week in September 2017. Furthermore, she has also coached thousands of employees in companies like Plitzs Fashion Marketing, Visa, Infosys, Wipro, and Capgemini on image consulting and personal development.

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What is the impact of fashion studies on your life? 

The decision to study fashion design was a life-changing decision for me. Fashion design is very different from any other course, so the curriculum is also very diverse, including many practical and creative aspects. While studying fashion design, I was exposed to a lot of different aspects of designing, planning & implementation. The course includes a wide range of subjects, ranging from science to the history of fashion. One will get good at many subjects while studying fashion design, from calculations to creations. When I started as a Fashion designer after completing my Fashion design degree, I was not only responsible for creating the designs but also for predicting their market viability, cost, etc. I had to also sharpen my communication skills along with getting better with my presentations. People skills were another area that I focused on for better growth in my industry. When I got into Fashion Styling, I experienced the most happening activities in the fashion industry during New York Fashion Week. Be it the top-tier designers, top models, or Hollywood celebrities, everyone was found in these shows. Being part of the backstage styling crew, I experienced a high-paced work environment with an adrenal rush during the commencement of the shows. I also met a variety of talented people from all around the world during my tenure in the New York Fashion Industry. Now that I am serving as the Deputy Director of the KIIT School of Fashion Technology, I interact with young & eager minds every day. Showing them the path to a vast, bright & exciting career with limitless opportunities is amazing. In conclusion, Fashion Studies has given me immense excitement in my career with new challenges, opportunities, and learnings every single day. And I am looking forward to the beautiful days that come.

What do you see as the institute's greatest strengths? 

KIIT School of Fashion Technology is a part of the multidisciplinary KIIT Deemed to be University, where students have endless opportunities to explore & expand their talents beyond academics. There is a dedicated student activity center for Kiitians with state-of-the-art infrastructure and equipment. The university practices a strong tutor mentorship program, which helps the students cope with the fast-moving world & curriculum. KIIT School of Fashion Technology provides quality and trend-oriented knowledge to the students, which helps them excel in their future, either finding the best placement or the best international & national schools for higher education. That is the reason our students shine wherever they go.

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Any insights into how the institute could be more welcoming to students of different races or economic backgrounds? 

KIIT School of Fashion Technology is very welcoming to students of different races and economic backgrounds. KIIT University is known for its multicultural environment, where students from all over the globe come together to pursue education. Nationally, we also get students from various states. And for students with economic constraints, there are options for study loans at our institution. KIIT DU provides a very friendly environment for all students. I firmly believe that if the above information is spread more amongst the aspirants, more & more students will benefit from our organization.

Any suggestions you would like to give to the current youth and the aspiring students? 

To the aspiring students, I would like to suggest that they do thorough research on which direction they wish to take their career. Spending a good amount of time reading and understanding the career perspective of the course is vital to getting the desired results. Communicating with industry professionals would also help. Working on strong foundations and staying open to adapting new aspects would help in developing deep roots, which is instrumental in having a successful career