10 Types of Fashion Designing Specialization
- UPES Editorial Team
- Published 04/03/2025
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Fashion as a career will always be in vogue. The trick is to choose a specialisation that aligns with your career choice, skillsets, and interest. Sadly, very few students are aware of the fashion designing specializations available to study, compelling them to choose repeatedly the traditional ones. However, the market has changed and so has its expectations. We now have multiple industry-relevant, placement-ready fashion designing specializations to pursue. In this blog, we will help you unearth 10 types of fashion designing specializations revolutionizing the fashion industry.
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Focussing on a particular niche helps you develop specialized knowledge, expertise, and portfolio. Specialised knowledge helps you position yourself as an expert. And we all know that jack of all trades and master of none can be detrimental at times. To become more credible in the eyes of employers, choosing a specialization matters a lot.
It also helps to arrive at a destination before it gets crowded! Choosing underrated specializations of specializations that have immense potential of growth can position designers as pioneers early on before the space becomes saturated. However, choosing the right specialization requires market analysis, consumer behaviour analysis, and an awareness of global trends.
10 Types of Fashion Designing Courses & Specializations
The Fashion designing specializations help you create fashion designs that are in lieu with customers’ demands. Whether you're passionate about haute couture or sustainable fashion, there is a specialization that aligns with your interests. In this section, we explore 10 types of fashion designing specializations, their career prospects, salaries, job roles, and essential skills.
| Specialization | Industries Hiring | Average Salary (INR) | Job Roles | Skills Learned |
| Haute Couture Design |
| 4,00,000 - 12,00,000 per year |
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| Ready-to-Wear (RTW) |
| 3,50,000 - 9,00,000 per year |
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| Sustainable Fashion Design |
| 4,50,000 - 9,50,000 per year |
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| Textile Design |
| 3,50,000 - 8,50,000 per year |
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| Fashion |
| 3,00,000 - 8,00,000 per year |
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| Footwear Design |
| 4,50,000 - 10,00,000 per year |
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| Jewelry and Accessory Design |
| 4,00,000 - 9,50,000 per year |
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| Fashion Merchandising and Marketing |
| 5,00,000 - 12,00,000 per year |
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| Costume Design |
| 4,00,000 - 10,00,000 per year |
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| Sportswear and Activewear Design |
| 4,50,000 - 11,00,000 per year |
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Another popular fashion designing specialization is Product design. Those interested can pursue B.Des. in Product Design at UPES, Dehradun. One learns to conduct user research and produce designs that satisfy customer demands and are aesthetically beautiful. Furthermore, the curriculum gives students access to the newest tools and technology for product design, like rapid prototyping and 3D printing, and it has relationships with businesses and professionals in the field, giving students the chance to network and meet possible employers.
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Conclusion
Fashion designing is not just about sketching beautiful outfits; it involves understanding materials, technology, consumer behaviour, and market trends. Choosing the right specialization can lead to an exciting and fulfilling career. Whether you want to create sustainable fashion or design for Bollywood movies, the industry is full of opportunities!
Are you considering a career in fashion design? Explore courses at UPES, Dehradun to kickstart your journey
UPES Editorial Team
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