International Conference on Fashion as a Tool for Social Change 2025 Concludes at Woxsen University

HYDERABAD, India, Nov. 14, 2025/ PRNewswire/– Woxsen University effectively concluded the 3rd edition of theInternational Conference on Fashion as a Tool for Social Change (FTSC 2025)on 10– 11 November 2025. Arranged by the School of Arts & & Design, the yearly conference enhanced Woxsen’s dedication to driving significant discussion at the crossway of imagination, principles, sustainability, and social effect. Structure on the tradition of its 2023 and 2024 editions, FTSC 2025 checked out the style‘Innovating today, Preserving the Future,’showcasing how innovation and custom can assemble to form a more accountable and inclusive style environment.

Assessing the significance of this year’s edition,Dr. Sadhna, Associate Professor, Fashion Designkept in mind that FTSC 2025 “showed that style is much more than a visual practice– it is a transformative force efficient in driving social awareness, cultural conservation, and ecological obligation.” She included that the concepts and developments shared throughout the conference “declare our dedication to supporting designers who believe seriously, act fairly, and develop with function.”

Conference Highlights

The two-day hybrid conference united a lively mix of nationwide and worldwide scholars, designers, business owners, craftsmens, and trainees. FTSC 2025 got 172 abstracts from 71 nationwide and 14 worldwide organizations, out of which 103 documents were chosen after peer evaluation:

• 12 provided offline on school
• 91 provided online

These discussions checked out essential styles consisting of cultural sustainability, circular economy, ethical style, AI in imaginative practice, and accountable production– stressing style’s power to affect both social and ecological modification.

Secret partners consisted of Manchester Metropolitan University (UK), The British University in Egypt, and BHU as Knowledge Partners; Weavers’ Service Centre Hyderabad, IBA, Avani, Anjali Jha, Erisri, OOSeven, and Earthyweaves as Industry Partners; Springer & & Fashion Practice Journal as Publication Partner; and Texfash as Media Partner.

Day 1: Keynotes & & Presentations

The conference opened with a ritualistic light lighting and welcome byDr. Adity SaxenaDean, School of Arts & & Design, followed by the release of the ISBN Abstract Book.

Secret sessions included:

• Dr. Patsy PerryonRelational Autonomy and Meaningful Work in the Global Garment Industry
• Dr. Kaustav SenguptaonCultural Sustainability Through AI-driven Creativity
• Dr. Francesco MazzarellaonWeaving the Threads of Social Change

Market insights were offered by:

• Dr. S. Arun Kumaron craftsmen empowerment and craft revival
• Rajana Kandari & & Shweta JunejaIKEA Services India, on sustainable sourcing and social addition

Offline and online research study discussions extended into the afternoon with conversations on culture, digital development, pedagogy, and sustainable production.

Day 2: Innovation, Inclusivity & & Sustainability

Day 2 started with a specialist talk byDr. Venkatesh Chennam Vijayof Birmingham City University (UK), who showcased an AI- and AR-enabled saree mirror combining heritage with innovation to make it possible for sustainable retail experiences.

Sessions covered youth involvement, behavioral modification, inclusive style, circular systems, adaptive style, and ethical entrepreneurship. The ingenious concepts provided declared style’s capacity as a tool for empowerment and social development.

Valedictory Session

Finest Paper Awards acknowledged exceptional contributions integrating scholastic rigor with social effect. Prof. Rajesh Kumar highlighted the growing impact of the FTSC series and its broadening worldwide footprint.

In his Vote of Thanks,Prof. Arun Kumar Guptaacknowledged the assistance of the Woxsen management, consisting of Vice PresidentDr. Raul V. Rodriguesand DeanDr. Adity Saxenaalong with partners, speakers, scientists, trainees, and volunteers whose contributions formed the occasion’s success.

Conclusion

FTSC 2025 declared that style is not simply an expression of design however a driver for social change. Through accountable style, cultural connection, and technological development, the conference showed how imagination can form a more sustainable, ethical, and inclusive future. With this momentum, Woxsen University now expects FTSC 2026, continuing its objective of advancing purpose-driven style and worldwide cooperation.

About Woxsen University, Hyderabad: Woxsen University, situated in Hyderabad, is among the very first personal universities in the state of Telangana, India. Distinguished for its 200-acre cutting edge school and facilities, Woxsen University uses new-age, disruptive programs in the fields of Business, Technology, Arts & & Design, Architecture, Law, and Liberal Arts & & Humanities.

Woxsen likewise houses Asia’s biggest Sports Infrastructure, topped 60 acres. With 175+ Global Partner Universities and a strong market link, Woxsen is acknowledged as one of the leading universities for Academic Excellence and Global Edge. Woxsen has actually likewise protected the QS Business Masters World Ranking 2025, Rank # 5 All India, Top 100 B-Schools by Times B-School Ranking 2025, Rank # 6, Asia Pacific, Bloomberg Best B-School, and functions in India’s Best B-Schools beyond IIMs by Dalal Street Investment Journal 2025, in 4th successive year. Woxsen is ranked as one of the Top Professional Colleges in India by Outlook I-CARE for its undergraduate programs, protecting All India Rank 12 amongst the Top 130 BBA Private Institutes, All India Rank 20 amongst the Top 160 B.Tech Private Institutes, All India Rank 3 amongst the Top 25 Design Private Institutes, and All India Rank 3 amongst the Top 30 B.Arch Private Institutes.

Diana Boidyo, +91-812101096 8, diana.boidyo@woxsen.edu.in

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