Villioti Fashion Institute

WHO WE ARE

Villioti Fashion Institute is an accredited tertiary institution that takes pride in making the ordinary extraordinary. Led by Spero Villioti, who has run a successful fashion brand for more than 30 years, we are extraordinary in the details, which is what will set you apart and secure your future in fashion. International affiliations with Parsons New York, FIT (NY) and London College of Fashion enable us to internationally benchmark our courses to ensure international alignment. We also offer students exposure to our vast network within the fashion industry, ensuring that you stay at the forefront of the fast changing world of fashion.

WHAT WE DO

We educate, train and guide young visionaries to grow into fashion industry leaders. We offer students a well- rounded education that covers everything from business and entrepreneurial theory to fashion design and garment creation. Simply put, Villioti Fashion Institute will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skill required to have a successful career in the fashion industry. We have highly qualified academic staff with vast industry experience and practical knowledge.

WHY WE DO IT

Each of our courses are carefully curated to ensure they are relevant to the fashion industry. Our close ties with the industry, and the experience of Spero Villioti himself, ensures that students are immersed in both practical and theoretical aspects of fashion. We nurture creativity to reap the reward of producing accomplished fashion graduates. ARE YOU THE

RIGHT FIT FOR IT?

If you want a career in fashion, a qualification from Villioti Fashion Institute is the ideal way into the industry. No matter which avenue of fashion you’re interested in, we offer qualifications that align perfectly with the needs and trends of the industry. We’re all about the fundamentals of fashion, and if you are ready to dedicate to the artistry of this industry, we will be the perfect fit.

Overcoming educational inequalities associated with online learning in light of a pandemic: A private higher education approach.

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Fashion, Jewellery & Textile Design

The COVID-19 pandemic has been declared a global pandemic forcing many countries into a widespread lockdown. In South Africa, contact higher education institutions were forced to develop and introduce online learning and teaching platforms. Considering the fourth industrial revolution, patterns of digital access are unequal across South Africa whereby rural areas are likely to be most disadvantaged. Students who returned home during the national lockdown may not have been equipped for online learning due to a lack of resources.

DEFSA conferences

DEFSA promotes relevant research with the focus on design + education through its biennial conferences, to promote professionalism, accountability and ethics in the education of young designers. Our next conference is a hybrid event. See above for details.

Critical skills endorsement

Professional Members in good standing can receive a certificate of membership, but DEFSA cannot provide confirmation or endorsement of skills whatsoever. DEFSA only confirm membership of DEFSA which is a NPO for Design Education in South Africa (https://www.defsa.org.za/imagine).