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Study Clothing Design in Courses Made for the Apparel Industry
The Apparel Industry Management program prepares students for eventual ownership and/or management of a global fashion manufacturing company. In classrooms equipped with apparel industry technology, students design a clothing collection that reflects knowledge of trends, supply chain realities, and the current global marketplace. This hands-on program combines apparel design classes with real-world business training that is linked by technology. Creative technology, operational technology, and managerial technology is used throughout the program. The curriculum stresses the importance of leadership, teamwork, creativity, and effective communication in decision-making from the visionary development of the initial concept to the delivery of the finished product.
Endorsed by the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA).
Menswear
Earn an Advanced Degree in Fashion Menswear
At the only dedicated program in the U.S. that teaches the design and global operations of the fastest growing apparel segment, menswear with a focus on sportswear, students learn the hands-on skills to create a lifestyle menswear fashion collection. The Advisory Board includes heavy hitters Tom Julian, Trend Specialist; Aaron Ledet, VP, Americas Sourcing VF Corporation; and Joe Knoerschild, founding partner of Billabong and Hurley. Students learn sourcing and production first-hand on a Study Tour to Central America.
For more information, visit fidm.edu
Study Clothing Design in Courses Made for the Apparel Industry
The Apparel Industry Management program prepares students for eventual ownership and/or management of a global fashion manufacturing company. In classrooms equipped with apparel industry technology, students design a clothing collection that reflects knowledge of trends, supply chain realities, and the current global marketplace. This hands-on program combines apparel design classes with real-world business training that is linked by technology. Creative technology, operational technology, and managerial technology is used throughout the program. The curriculum stresses the importance of leadership, teamwork, creativity, and effective communication in decision-making from the visionary development of the initial concept to the delivery of the finished product.
Endorsed by the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA).
Menswear
Earn an Advanced Degree in Fashion Menswear
At the only dedicated program in the U.S. that teaches the design and global operations of the fastest growing apparel segment, menswear with a focus on sportswear, students learn the hands-on skills to create a lifestyle menswear fashion collection. The Advisory Board includes heavy hitters Tom Julian, Trend Specialist; Aaron Ledet, VP, Americas Sourcing VF Corporation; and Joe Knoerschild, founding partner of Billabong and Hurley. Students learn sourcing and production first-hand on a Study Tour to Central America.
For more information, visit fidm.edu
