Designing fashion in Dubai

While you can code, handle accounts, and prepare sales pitches, the field of Fashion and Beauty is a good fit for people who aren't content with their creative minds and can't fit into any conventional jobs. Adding style to the world can be as simple as designing your clothing. Dubai is one of the best places to learn Fashion Designing and one of the countries that offer the course. Besides being popular with tourists, the city is also known for its quality education.  Let’s explore fashion designing in Dubai!

THIS BLOG INCLUDES:

Why should I study Fashion Designing in Dubai?

Institutes Offering Fashion Design in Dubai

•  Design and Fashion Institute of luxury fashion and design
•  ESMOD
•  Dubai Institute of Design & Management
•  Capital Education
•  American University in the Emirates

1. Eligibility Criteria for Fashion Designing in Dubai
2. Application Process for Fashion Designing in Dubai
3. Additional Documents

FAQs

Why should I study Fashion Designing in Dubai?

Take part in one of the fastest-growing economies around the globe & benefit from the immense career growth opportunities as well. 

It may cost as much as double in another country for the same course, but due to the UAE's educational policies, studying in Dubai is affordable

Visitors from around the world come to Dubai both on business and for vacation. Culture & fashion is abundant in Dubai. During their day-to-day activities and interactions with people, fashion design students learn a lot.

Institutes Offering Fashion Design in Dubai

It is important to choose the right university for your career start. We have compiled a list of the best fashion design schools in Dubai to help you.

1. Fashion and Design Institute of luxury fashion and design

Among the top schools is FAD Institute, which offers a variety of courses in fashion design. Students can also study abroad or at any UK university for a semester. Among the topics covered are portfolio development, garment construction, retail & exports, and project management.

Institution Name FAD Institute of luxury fashion and style

Course BA (Hons) Fashion Design

Duration 3 years

Website https://www.fadacademy.com/

2. ESMOD

A wide variety of courses in fashion, make-up, and business are offered at the school. Students can also study fashion design at the undergraduate level. You will learn how to design fabric, accessories, and graphics in this course.

Institution Name ESMOD

Course BA (Hons) Fashion Design

Duration 3 years

Website https://www.esmod-dubai.com/

3. Dubai Institute of Design & Management

One of the courses offered by IDI is the Bachelor in Design. Students can choose their major from among the choices available. Design management, fashion, multimedia & strategic product management are among the choices available. Combining two fields of study is also possible. Each student can choose a course that suits him or her.

Institution Name Dubai Institute of design & management

Course Bachelor of Design

Duration 3 years

Website http://didi.ac.ae/

4. Capital Education

In recent years, Capital Education has received many awards for its fashion design courses. A diploma program offered by the institution covers topics such as fashion history, modern techniques, fashion environment, textile design, and much more.

Institution Name Capital Education

Course Professional Diploma in Fashion Design (FD)

Duration 6 Months

Website https://www.capital.ac.ae/

5. American University in the Emirates

An established private university, it offers courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to basic subjects such as design and language, fashion construction & history, and garment construction, the institution offers a bachelor's degree in fashion design.

Institution Name American University in the Emirates

Course BSc Fashion Design

Duration 4 years

Website https://aue.ae/

Eligibility Criteria for Fashion Designing in Dubai

Different universities have different eligibility criteria. 

1. You must have completed your 10+2 through a recognized board or institution.
2. You must have scored at least 50% in your 12th grade.
3. You must have an IELTS score of 6.0 to 7.0.
4. There is no portfolio requirement.
5. A diploma may also be required in the relevant field.
6. Application Process for Fashion Designing in Dubai
7. Next, I want to know how to apply to these colleges after selecting the university? Please see the following steps.
8. Visit the official website of the university.
9. Click on the Apply Now or Admissions tab.
10. You will be asked for your name, date of birth, contact information, and educational information.
11. After paying the application fee, complete the application form.
12. You can also upload your portfolio and your statement of purpose.
13. University interviews may also be conducted.
14. The Covid interviews will all be conducted virtually, and you will receive the interview link and other details at your email address.

Additional Documents

• Transcripts and grade reports from all of your academic institutions.
• Photocopies of your passport. 
• Get the passport copies.
• Get the visa.
• Keep your CV and resume updated
• with ELPT scores
• as well as letters of recommendation
• and statements of purpose 

FAQs

For admission into fashion design in Dubai, do you need a diploma in the related field?

Admission to undergraduate and diploma programs is not mandatory, but universities prefer candidates with a diploma.

What is the minimum age for admission to undergraduate and diploma programs?

Do IELTS/TOEFL score requirements apply?

It is a requirement for admission.

Will I receive a refund if I cancel my enrollment in the course?

Usually, universities do not refund any amount, depending on their policies.

Does ESMOD Dubai require an IELTS score?

IELTS scores should be 5.5 or higher.

Should I submit a portfolio with my application?

Please include your portfolio with your application.

We hope you found this blog helpful and now know all about fashion design in Dubai. We are just a phone call away if you need any assistance in starting your career in fashion design. For more information, contact Leverage Edu's team of experts & counsellors. Good luck with your future endeavors!

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Summer is just around the corner in UAE, so you should know about these perfect niche fragrances

Summer is a season when choosing a fragrance that isn't too strong or overpowering can be difficult. You need something that isn't too heavy. Something fresh and floral, but not at all woody - something airy, perhaps. Here are a few of our favorites for this summer season. Listed below is a complete list of our favorite summer activities.

Rosendo Mateu - N°1 Eau de Parfum
With its top note inspired by the Mediterranean feeling of springtime and the freshness of spring air, this fragrance has a feeling of the beginning of summer.
In the fragrance's heart, the middle note and body are composed of fragrant white flowers like muguet,  jasmine, bitter orange blossom, or neroli. Based on careful work of the base notes, the freshness of its floral smell, aromatic green tea, has not been neutralized on the skin.  

Maison Francis Kurkdjian - Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte
It is the bright, sensational and emotional collection of Cologne forte.
The Cologne forte Collection is intended to invoke emotions of lightness and pleasantness during any period in your life, by embodying the feelings of happiness and enjoyment you may experience at different points in your lifetime in a manner that inspires emotion in all its forms.
It is a perfume with a sizeable burst of vibrancy created by the Calabrian bergamot note accompanied by a soft, white musk accord which embraces a radiant burst of fresh white flowers. The luminous aura gives this modern eau de parfum a feeling of joy, and the elegant sillage imparts a sense of refinement and sophisticated elegance.

Floraiku - Sleeping On The Roof
An alcohol-free perfume that is long-lasting, Sleeping on the Roof provides delicate scenting and gentle moisturizing without hurting hair. It is perfect for summer travels and for everyday use.
In the ShadowingTM collection by Flora*ku, you can make your fragrance unique by choosing from one of seven fragrances. This is my choice of who I want to be today - what am I going to be? Just the way it is, no layering or mixing.
This light shadow is you. Composed of Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom and Amber Musk, this floral and musky fragrance with a green accent will complement your Floraiku fragrance.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian - Aqua Universalis Forte
Like gold in the summer, this is an aerial fragrance that is light and powerful at the same time. As a perfume extract, it is comparable to the 40% concentration in this product.
Description of odours
•    From Calabria, Bergamot
•    Citrus From Sicily
•    Bouquet of White Flowers
•    Moroccan Rose Absolute
•    Egyptian Jasmine Absolute
•    Musky Wood Moroccan Rose Absolute

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Winter cold and summer heat can be alleviated with this icing sugar version of white musk. Despite feeling like summer will never end, we smell an intoxicating white jasmine tea and lychee sorbet. This captivating superfluide is a timeless and sophisticated delight for anyone to enjoy.

•    Aldehydes
•    Neroli
•    Ambrette
•    Rose
•    Iris
•    Violet
•    Benzoin
•    White Musks
•    Ambroxan

Ormaie - 28° 100ml

The 28° fragrance of Ormaie is a bright solar note that evokes a summer walk. A unique note created by white flowers, monoi, and shea butter evokes holidays and adventure to far-flung places. With a combination of  floral notes highlighted by vanilla , citruses and everlasting flower, the scent opens with light citruses and floral notes.

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Stitch it tonight a Bucket Bag: Sew up the perfect tote for all your essentials

This brightly coloured bag by Corinne Bradd is just the thing for packing up all your must- haves for the festive holiday. Easy to stitch and with a drawstring to close, it will look stylish and come in handy. It could even double up as a sack filled with presents under the tree! 

Essentials

•  Striped fabric, 120cm
•  2oz quilt wadding, 50cm
•  6mm wide cord, 200cm
•  4cm wide webbing, 100cm (optional)

Dimensions

• 40cm x 41cm 

Stitch a Bag

1. Cut a 85cm square from striped fabric and crease in half across the stripes. Trim a 42cm x 85cm piece of wadding and lay on one half of the wrong side of the fabric so one edge lies along the crease. Cut a 90cm length of cord and place along the crease. 
2. Fold the other half of the fabric over the crease line, to cover the cord and wadding. Pin the layers together under the ridge made by the cord before pinning the layers together at regular intervals. 
3. Use a zipper foot to sew directly along the side of the cord to make a piped top edge. Quilt the rest of the fabric along the stripes every 5cm to 7cm to hold the layers together and provide structure. Trim the edges of the fabric square if necessary and zig zag stitch along them. 
4. Cut eight 5cm x 8cm rectangles from striped fabric. Fold each one in half lengthways, right sides together, and sew along the long edge to make a tube. Turn each one out and press so the seam sits in the centre. Fold in 5mm on each raw edge and topstitch 2mm from the fold. 
5. Pin the flattened tubes to the bag, 3cm down from the piped top edge in a landscape position, at regular intervals, leaving a 1cm back seam allowance at either end of the quilted fabric. Topstitch them to the bag, on the long edge of each, to make cord channels. 
6. Fold the quilted fabric in half widthways, right sides together, and sew up the back seam with a 1cm seam allowance. Trim the ends of the piping and cover with a short length of bias binding or scrap of fabric slip stitched over the raw ends. 
7. Cut two 23cm squares from striped fabric for the bottom. Lay one piece face down followed by a piece of wadding the same size, with the second fabric square on top, right side up. Pin them together and zig zag stitch around all four edges. 
8. Find the centre of two opposite sides of the square and mark them with a pin. Match one mark to the back seam of the bag and sew the edge of the square to the bottom, stopping 1cm from either end. Find the centre of the front and stitch the opposite side of the square to this in the same way. The two remaining sides of the square can now be sewn to the rest of the quilted panel. 
9. Cut a 10cm x 100cm strip of striped print. Fold in 1cm on the short edges and tack. Fold in 1cm on each long edge and crease. Bring the long folded edges together and pin to make a 4cm wide strap. Iron fusible webbing inside the folded fabric to strengthen it, if required. Topstitch along both long sides, 2mm from the edge. 
10. Pin to either side of the bag, 4cm below the cord channels. Topstitch the bottom 4cm square of strap end to the bag, closing up the tacked ends as you go and reinforcing with a cross shape in the centre. Remove the tacking stitches. 
11. Create two small tabs from 5cm x 10cm rectangles, folded in half, right sides together and stitched down each side. Turn them out, fold in 5mm along the top edge and slip the ends of the remaining cord into each one. Topstitch them closed over the cord. Thread the cord through the channels at the top to finish. 

Stitch a pretty pinny with feminine frills by a fashion designer

You’re sure to look the picture of domesticity in the kitchen this Christmas with this fancy apron made by Stuart Hillard. It’s stitched in a cheerful floral repeat designed by Kaffe Fassett, and features lovely pleated details and a useful front pocket. The contrast waistband is long enough to tie in a bow at the front to ensure it doesn’t slip off during crucial oven to table manoeuvring! 

Essentials

• Floral print fabric, 50cm x width
• Plain cotton, light pink, dark pink, grey, 50cm of each
Dimensions
48cm x 98cm (excluding ties) 

make an apron

1 Fold 50cm x width of printed cotton in half, selvedge to selvedge, and press lightly. Tie
a length of string to a pencil, then pin at the top of the folded fabric, with the fold on the left. Position the pencil at the bottom fold and mark a quarter circle. Cut on the line and open out to make a semi-circle. Do the same with light pink lining fabric.

2 Create a pocket in the same way as for the apron, using 20cm x 40cm each of floral print fabric and grey cotton for the lining. From

grey cotton, also cut three 10cm x width of fabric strips. Join two of them together for the apron frill and set aside.

3 Make the pocket frill by folding the remaining strip in half, wrong sides together, and press. With the right side of the pocket in front of you and starting at one edge, create 5cm pleats in the strip and pin

to the lower curved pocket edge, right sides facing. Trim of any excess length and tack the frill in place. Pin the outer pocket and lining right sides together, with the frill inside. Sew the curved lower edge using a 9mm seam allowance. Turn out and press. 

4 Cut a 5cm strip of bright pink cotton and use it to bind the pocket top. Sew with right sides facing to the lining side, then turn the

strip to the front and topstitch neatly in place, tucking the raw edges in at each end. Pin the pocket to the apron front, 8cm down from the top raw edge. Stitch in place by sewing 5mm either side of the frill and the pocket.

5 Fold the longer frill strip in half, wrong sides together, and press. Create pleats as before, 8cm apart. Pin, then tack to the

lower curved edge of the apron, right sides facing. Pin the apron front and lining right sides together with the frill inside. Sew the curved edge of the apron using a 9mm seam allowance. Leave the straight top edge open. Turn out and press. Topstitch the seam 9mm from the curved edge.

6 To make the waist tie, cut three 16cm x width of fabric strips from bright pink cotton. Join them together to make one

continuous piece. Press the seam allowances open. Fold the strip in half lengthways, right sides together, and sew down the long edge. Turn the strip out and centre the seam along the back. Press.

7 Turn the short raw edges of the strip in and press. Fold over the top raw edge of the apron by 2cm and press. Tack in place. Centre the waist tie onto the apron top edge, wrong side to right side. Make sure that the tacked top edge of the apron is 5mm down from the top of the waist tie. Pin then sew the waist band in place along the top edge. Remove the tacking, then topstitch all the way around the waist tie. 

An expert fashion designer explaining how to stitch a winter wrap shawl easily

Sew a stylish accessory to vamp up your wardrobe 

Made from a length of fashionable checked wool, minimal stitching is needed to make Cheryl Owen’s shawl wrap. With a hint of vintage, it’s just the thing to take a roll neck and skirt to whole new levels. Pair with leather driving gloves for old-school glamour at its best! 

Essentials

• Wool fabric, 2m 
• Medium weight fusible interfacing, 20cm x 25cm 

Dimensions 

• 70cm x 195cm 

 stitch a shawl 

1. Cut a 10cm wide strip from one short edge of tweed fabric to leave a 75cm x 2m rectangle for the shawl. Set the strip aside. To hem, press under 1cm then 1.5cm on the short edges and stitch. Repeat on the long sides. 
2. Cut two 8cm x 20cm rectangles fromthe fabric set aside and medium weight interfacing. Press the interfacing to the reverse. Pin and stitch the pieces together around the outer edges, right sides facing, using a 1cm seam allowance and leaving a gap. Turn out and press. Slipstitch the gap closed. 
3. Slip the shawl over your shoulders with the short edges level, right side facing out. Fold back the inner long edge at the centre back 8cm to form a collar, pin in place. Remove the wrap and secure with a few stitches. 
4. Referring to the diagram, pin the strap to the left-hand end of the shawl. Stitch in place close to the short edges then again, 6mm in. To wear, slip the right-hand end of the shawl through the strap, folding the fabric to lay in pleats.