Fashion, Beauty & Luxury Markets in the US

Two Hour Skype Workshop: How to Start Your Clothing Line in 7 Steps The Two Hour Skype workshop is for those whose passion is fashion, for those who dream of making the fashion collection that will make a trendy mark in the fashion world, for the creative and stylish, and for those who think the doors to the fashion world are locked. For you, there...

Two Hour Skype Consultation: Create A Brand Identity Create your unique logo Prepare your photoshoot Build content for your website Develop the visual image and to reflect it in social media Open social media outlets that are relevant to your brand Create a slogan that personalizes your brand and line Research forums, communities, and blogs...

This course examines fundamental marketing concepts in the global fashion marketing environment. Students explore consumer insights, positioning, competitive advantage, and channel decisions using both theoretical and practical approaches.  Students analyze and identify target markets and become aware of key marketing decisions as they develop...

Study the fundamentals of fashion merchandising principles and the techniques you need to operate as a merchandiser in a successful fashion apparel company or as an entrepreneurial boutique owner. Analyze case studies outlining merchandising strategies used by manufacturers and retailers.  Study the impact of consumer behavior and how it leads...

In this course, we explore fashion beginning with the father of haute couture and concluding with the designer who brought punk and new wave fashion into the mainstream. We discuss fashion in its historical context, examining economic and technological influences, as well as those from the world of arts and artists. Broad thematic considerations include...

Flat sketching is an essential part of garment production. It communicates details in the design and construction of a garment, from concept to marketing. This course introduces the professional techniques used to create fashion flats, ranging from traditional hand sketching to the use of Adobe Illustrator to produce sketches digitally in a vector...

This course examines significant cultural phenomena that shape new sensibilities in fashion. Themes covered in the historically-based-image lectures include revolution, music, cosmopolitanism, film, dissemination of couture, memory, and the acquisition of “the look.” This course also incorporates discussions and viewings of current collection showings...

The need for the fashion system to change in response to the industry's environmental and humanitarian burdens has become more urgent during this time of momentous change. A sustainability revolution in fashion is taking place to bring greater relevance to the industry and address its outmoded and destructive qualities. Likewise, imagination and guiding...

In this course, you learn about the practical application of the materials, elements, and techniques used in the fabrication of modern apparel within the fashion industry. Aimed at students of fashion design or design professionals interested in understanding the “how” as well as the “why” of textiles, this course covers the components involved...

TWO HOUR SKYPE CONSULTATION: HOW TO PREPARE A CLOTHING LINE FOR PRODUCTION What you'll learn in this technique class: Determining Costs of the Garment(s) – Bill of Material/Cost Sheet. How to purchase material and trims How to prepare labels and care labels Grading and Marker (Creating your pattern in different sizes) Developing Correct...

Do you daydream about being a fashion designer? Do you find that you're full of ideas, but when you put your pencil to paper it doesn't quite translate? We can help! Drawing is an invaluable skill that many people struggle with, but in our Fashion Sketching course, you will learn how to share your beautiful designs with the world through this extremely...

Two Hour Skype Consultation on how to create your brand identity Create your unique logo Prepare your photoshoot Build content for your website Develop the visual image and to reflect it in social media Open social media outlets that are relevant to your brand Create a slogan that personalizes your brand and line Research forums, communities,...