Lectra is not only a world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials, but also plays a major role in supporting education in the fashion industry with a view to cultivate future talent. The same was evident at the recently held 6th Annual Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Fashion Education Summit, in New York, USA.
Daniella Ambrogi, Vice President – Marketing, Lectra North America averred, “Through our educational partnerships, Lectra reinforces its support for tomorrow’s fashion professionals by helping them improve their business and technology knowledge, thereby providing them with the skills they need to succeed in the fashion world. And as the industry moves towards full digitalization, young talents need to be prepared to lead the way in this new scenario.”
At the event, Daniella discussed the four mega trends influencing the textile industries over the next few years. These trends are the rise of the Millennials generation and how are they massively influencing the consumer market; the complete digitalization of all businesses with new technologies such as IoT, SaaS, cloud computing, mobile, and artificial intelligence, the emergence of Industry 4.0 and China’s evolving economy and how is it accelerating its transition to a growth model based on domestic consumption and added value manufacturing.
“Lectra’s support ignites exciting new thinking across intersections of sustainability and technology, prompting creative talent to experiment with new modes of design efficiency”, says Sara Kozlowski, CFDA Director of Education and Professional Development.
It may be mentioned here that Lectra’s commitment to supporting the next generation of fashion professionals is well established with education partnerships with more than 850 schools and universities from around the world.
