Better London College of Fashion or NIFT Delhi?

New york or london? Which city is the better place to study fashion design?

• Yes, i want to study fashion! So i do know that the parsons in new york and central st.martins are great fashion schools. Some even say they are the best. But if you could choose ... which is better and why? And which location is better? I'm leaning towards london, because america seems pretty unsafe right now. Thank you!

• Answer:

  Both New York City and London are great cities for fashion design training and work. As to which is "better" is something only you can answer for yourself. To make an informed choice, consider the following: 1. Geographical proximity. Where are you coming from? Where do you want to start your career? London, UK is ideal if you live somewhere in Europe or wants to focus on European design or penetrate European market. New York is a melting pot of different cultures so you have more options and wider opportunities there. 2. Fashion "genre" or "school" or "tradition." London is known for its "haute couture" (high fashion) while New York houses a variety of fashion styles and trends including those for ready-to-wear (RTW), bridal fashion, men's clothing, summer look, and trends for the mass market.. 3. Financial resources. Can you afford the tuition, travel, board and lodging, books, materials, etc.? Do you plan to work while you study? Do you have scholarship offers? London has a higher cost of living considering their currency, food, climate, etc. But if you're from Europe, London would be more economical. 4. Security issues. Of course, you don't wanna study in an unsafe place. Both London and New York have sophisticated security details in place. However, both cities are likely targets of terrorists who are mostly anti-capitalists and anti-first world. 5. Reputation. Both cities enjoy reputation as "fashion capitals of the world." Fashion academies, stores, designers, magazines, photographers, and models thrive in both locales. Among the reputable fashion design schools include: 1. Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London 2. Parsons The New School for Desgn, New York City 3. Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City 4. London College of Fashion 5. Royal College of Arts, London 6. Chelsea College of Art and Design, London 7. University of Westminster, UK 8. Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, California 9. Drexel University, USA 10. Moore College, Philadelphia, USA 11. Academy of Couture Art, West Hollywood 12. National Institute of Fashion Technology, India 13. Fashion Institute of the Philippines 14. De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Philippines 15. University of the Philippines College of Fine Arts 16. San Francisco School of Fashion Design, California 17. New Delhi Institute, India Countries which dominate the international fashion scene include France, United Kingdom, United States, Italy, and Japan. Urban fashion thrive in such cities as Paris, London, Milan, New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, Sydney, Tokyo, Manila, Beijing, and New Delhi. Ralph Lauren studied business in Baruch College. Calvin Klein went to the Fashion Institute of Technology. Giorgio Armani trained in medicine and photography in Paicenza, Italy. Monique Lhuillier studied at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Gianni Versace studied architecture in Reggio di Calabria, Italy. Donna Karan went to Parsons School of Design. Vera Wang studied art history at Sarah Lawrence College. Welcome to the world of fashion!!! Best of luck...