Profile & Biography
▶ Academic Qualifications
▸ Post-Graduation Diploma in Apparel Production and Merchandising Management from School of Fashion Technology (SOFT) in Pune. She is a graduate in Fashion and Apparel Design from the University of Calcutta, Diploma in Fine Arts from Prachin Kala Kendra, Chandigarh, certificate Course in fashion illustration from NIFT, Calcutta.
▶ Areas of Expertise
▸ Visual & Retail Merchandising, Buying, Product Development, and Fashion Management
▶ Professional Experience
▸ 8 Years of combined industry and academic experience
Mrs. Sona Baral is a passionate fashion professional with an impressive educational background. She holds a Post-Graduation Diploma in Apparel Production and Merchandising Management from the renowned School of Fashion Technology (SOFT) in Pune. She is a graduate in Fashion and Apparel Design from the University of Calcutta and has further honed her skills with a diploma in Fine Arts from Prachin Kala Kendra, Chandigarh, alongside a specialized certificate in fashion illustration from NIFT, Calcutta.
With over 7 years of extensive experience in merchandise management within leading garment export houses, Mrs. Baral brings a wealth of knowledge to her work. Her initiative in organizing a Sustainable Fashion Show at SOFT highlights her commitment to innovation in fashion.
Currently, she shares her expertise by teaching Visual & Retail Merchandising, Buying, Product Development, and Fashion Management, shaping the next generation of fashion professionals.
