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The Rotaract Club of Mount Carmel College conducted a session titled Chic 101: Opportunities in Fashion on December 13, 2024, via Google Meet. The speaker for this session was Ms. Srija Trivedi. The session began with a thoughtful introduction of the speaker. Ms. Trivedi, a category manager and merchandise planner at Nykaa Fashion, has received several accolades, including the Graduation Project Award from NIFT, a gold medal in academics, and other notable achievements. Ms. Trivedi initiated the interactive session by posing the question, "What is Fashion?" She provided insights into the fashion industry, discussing the meaning of fashion and the distinctions between high fashion and mass fashion. She then elaborated on the fashion lifecycle, explaining the process of defining market trends through the introduction, growth, maturity, and decline stages of a product. This was supplemented with a statistical representation of the fashion lifecycle. Ms. Trivedi also described the major sectors within the fashion industry, categorizing them into three main areas: Design and Production, Marketing and Retail, and Fashion Market and Media. Additionally, she shared insights on emerging opportunities in the fashion industry and strategies for building a career in the field. She emphasized essential skills required in the industry, interpreting this critical concept with clarity and precision. Key questions such as "Why choose fashion?" "Which specialization to opt for?" "What do you want from this degree?" "What skills are required?" "Which college to choose?" "Which location to consider?" and "What time commitment is needed?" were addressed comprehensively during the session. The event concluded with answers to these questions, leaving participants with a deeper understanding of the fashion industry. The session was highly insightful, and the Rotaract Club of Mount Carmel College extended their gratitude to Ms. Srija Trivedi and the collaborating Rotaract Club of Jyothi Nivas College for their support. The event was a resounding success.