Where do you study fashion?
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I was just wondering what other schools are out there for fashion besides the well known ones: Parsons, FIT, CSM, etc. and whether your school's fashion program is good or not.
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Becky C.
SOUTHWEST UK,
United Kingdom
473 posts
OG since: 05/28/2009
I went to visit LCF in London, it's pretty impressive :) UCA in Surrey looks great too.
posted Nov 9, 2009
Joey Z.
RICHMOND,
United States
18 posts
OG since: 11/07/2009
Honestly, I've never heard of UCA. I just checked it out, and the student's work looks impressive. Maybe I'll have to consider that school as well.
posted Nov 10, 2009
Becky C.
SOUTHWEST UK,
United Kingdom
473 posts
OG since: 05/28/2009
Even the teachers at my school hadn't heard of it! quite surprised though, as I visited the Epsom campus and all the students were super-friendly and their work was stunning.
posted Nov 10, 2009
Peach O.
TOPSHOP,
United Kingdom
1101 posts
OG since: 08/23/2009
i'm thinking of taking fashion design at leeds uni, it looks really good and interesting, it teaches loads of extra stuff that others dont :D and the city is amazing.
posted Nov 10, 2009
Michael E.
NEW YORK,
United States
204 posts
OG since: 06/11/2009
Apparently, FIT is hard to get in. But I've never heard of anyone being rejected.
posted Nov 11, 2009
Joey Z.
RICHMOND,
United States
18 posts
OG since: 11/07/2009
actually i know two people that got rejected, but it could just be that they weren't good enough. who knows.
posted Nov 11, 2009
Kailee H.
COLORADO/PDX/L.A.,
United States
498 posts
OG since: 06/10/2008
i went to FIDM in L.A. for 1 year and frankly, it was VERY hyped up. You paid alot for teachers that were not actually professors, just 'instructors' & classes that let you out over an hour early sometimes, which for that money, is ridiculous.
i think if someone is REALLY serious about fashion design or costume design, FIDM is a decent choice, they know that part of fashion. But alot of the other majors could've been attained at others schools for less money, with more serious students and better teachers.
the majority of the students aren't very dedicated to doing the work to get into the industry...but that's just my opinion :)
posted Nov 11, 2009
Nancy T.
TORONTO,
Canada
230 posts
OG since: 10/09/2009
Ryerson University in Toronto
is amazing. The grads participate in Toronto Fashion week.
very cool :)
haha
posted Nov 11, 2009
Joey Z.
RICHMOND,
United States
18 posts
OG since: 11/07/2009
I've been hearing a lot of shit about FIDM. I applied for last fall and got accepted, but I chose not to go. I guess I made the right choice, hopefully.
posted Nov 11, 2009
Kailee H.
COLORADO/PDX/L.A.,
United States
498 posts
OG since: 06/10/2008
there's far better schools out there for sure!
posted Nov 11, 2009
Ashley S.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA,
United States
706 posts
OG since: 04/30/2009
in my bedroom.
because i am not old enough to go to college :)
posted Nov 13, 2009
Jessy !.
TORONTO,
Canada
2262 posts
OG since: 09/22/2009
I was just about to say that. haha I think OCAD (Ontario College of Art & Design) might have a program too.
posted Nov 13, 2009
Joey Z.
RICHMOND,
United States
18 posts
OG since: 11/07/2009
The sharp Center at OCAD is probably the coolest building I've ever seen.
posted Nov 13, 2009
Jessy !.
TORONTO,
Canada
2262 posts
OG since: 09/22/2009
Yeah!! It is really cool ^_^
posted Nov 13, 2009
Dina A.
NYC,
United States
126 posts
OG since: 04/17/2009
wheni got off my lazy ass to apply for school registration was closed almost everywhere so im in community college =[
they have really good fashion programs like merchandising and stuff and this semester is their first with the fashion design program
im super excited to get my a.a.s already and go to f.i.t or parsons.....i was thinking about moving out and going to fidm but idk how id like it there im gonna check it out in dec
posted Nov 19, 2009
Courtney W.
NEW YORK,
United States
207 posts
OG since: 08/04/2009
oh wow i didnt know that about VCU! I got accepted there for the fall but didnt want to go (i live in md, i wanted to get away from the area). You mind telling me what they expected/ wanted you to already know as a design student? and what makes it hard?
Im considering the art institute in nyc, since thats wear I'll be living soon, or this other school in ny called wood tobe-coburn school (waiting on info about their fash.design program)...both offer associates in fashion design, and are the cheapest and fit my criteria for what I look for in a fash.design program
posted Nov 20, 2009
Shanice T.
NARNIA,
Canada
12 posts
OG since: 09/06/2009
i'm actually about to apply there too. i heard it was very competitive though, any tips on how to make my application/portfolio stand out?
posted Nov 20, 2009
Joey Z.
RICHMOND,
United States
18 posts
OG since: 11/07/2009
Well, you start out with a year of art foundations, which is your basic art classes. Then, for sophomore year, you apply to whatever department you want to; fashion design, interior design, film, painting, etc. I'm still in my art foundation year, and it's pretty time consuming. You get to take short project courses though to see what you want to do, so I took the fashion one. There was a lot of work to do in a short amount of time - drawing croquis and designs, and sewing an accessory - but the teacher gave you a lot of direction.
You can come into the program without any knowledge of fashion design, but when you apply sophomore year, they look for fashion design elements in your portfolio. Also, in my fashion design class, everyone was very very talented. I also have friends in fashion merchandising, and they say it's an awesome program and demanding too.
If you got excepted, I'd say come! I chose this school over Pratt and FIDM, and there's a lot of transfers from Pratt, RISD, SCAD, FIT, etc. But yeah, I kinda wanna move to NYC since that's where I'll end up. Now I'm thinking about just going to school up there after I graduate. Hope i helped!
posted Nov 21, 2009
Courtney W.
NEW YORK,
United States
207 posts
OG since: 08/04/2009
cool thanks! you definitely helped a lot :)
posted Nov 21, 2009
Joey Z.
RICHMOND,
United States
18 posts
OG since: 11/07/2009
no problem! :D
posted Nov 23, 2009
Danielle W.
SAN FRANCISCO,
United States
60 posts
OG since: 01/21/2009
I go to The Academy of Art in San Francisco, and we have a great fashion program here! The school pours a lot of money into the program and it tends to get the spotlight at the school. But, I say, for the best education, head to New York. Don't even waste your time in SF!
posted Nov 24, 2009
J C.
TORONTO,
Canada
23 posts
OG since: 07/08/2009
I go to Ryerson University for fashion.
I believe it's the best program for fashion in Canada, but I don't know if that holds much weight internationally.
posted Nov 25, 2009
David M.
RICHMOND,
United States
1778 posts
OG since: 05/07/2009
on the internet! :D
oh, and hey other richmond person. (is there ANY job in fashion you could get in this city...?)
My best friend was trying for our required mentorship or senior seminar thing to get one with a fashion design person at VCU; she actually found someone to do it, but then the mentorship leading lady was being the bitch she usually is and was like 'You cannot do that! It is not relevant real world experience! Also, you aren't allowed to take classes at the school of the arts!' which she wouldn't have to do anyway....
i've never seen anyone so mad as she was D:
and, like, they offer us classes that are vcu arts? arft 105/106 and phto 491? So idk what's up with that. And i don't think that had anything to do with anything, but i felt like sharing this story.
posted Nov 25, 2009
Chloe A.
MINNESOTA,
United States
3867 posts
OG since: 10/12/2008
University of Minnesota, School of Design.
I know a lot of people who study fashion design here (errr....because I go to this school?) and I've heard a lot of great things about the program. I'm going to take some classes sometime next year. Plus, campus is lovely and everyone is so nice.
posted Nov 25, 2009
Joey Z.
RICHMOND,
United States
18 posts
OG since: 11/07/2009
I'm trying to do my mentorship in NYC...hopefulllyyy.
posted Nov 26, 2009
David M.
RICHMOND,
United States
1778 posts
OG since: 05/07/2009
hahaha we have mentorships in high school :/
i mean, they make us go to school between an interstate and a lowe's. I THINK THEY PUNISH US ENOUGH.
posted Nov 26, 2009
David M.
RICHMOND,
United States
1778 posts
OG since: 05/07/2009
hahaha we have mentorships in high school :/
i mean, they make us go to school between an interstate and a lowe's. I THINK THEY PUNISH US ENOUGH.
posted Nov 26, 2009
Michelle K.
JAKARTA,
Indonesia
1 posts
OG since: 11/08/2009
you should go to FIDM if you want some of the business side of fashion . they've got great courses .
Lauren Conrad goes there :) lol ..
its a good idea to go to a design school first, then take some courses on the business one so that so you can manage your business later on in the future .
posted Nov 27, 2009
Tom J.
NORTH WEST,
United Kingdom
17 posts
OG since: 10/07/2009
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posted Nov 28, 2009
Joey Z.
RICHMOND,
United States
18 posts
OG since: 11/07/2009
Has anyone heard anything about istituto marangoni (London, Milan, Paris)? I heard about it a while ago but just came across it.
posted Dec 1, 2009
Noel R.
MARYLAND,
United States
3 posts
OG since: 05/11/2009
i applied to FIT, and marymount university in arlington, VA. coz they have Fashion design.
posted Dec 3, 2009
Malak E.
CAIRO , EGYPT ,
Egypt
45 posts
OG since: 06/03/2009
Yeah really good school, but not recognised by the UK government.
alumni include the Gabbana duo, and Franco Moschino.
i know a couple of people that graduated from there that are really talented.
posted Dec 5, 2009
Azure A.
INDIANA,
United States
57 posts
OG since: 10/28/2008
anyone know any good schools in the midwest with good fashion design programs?
posted Dec 6, 2009
Joey Z.
RICHMOND,
United States
18 posts
OG since: 11/07/2009
soo CSM is better for fashion design then LCF, from what everybody says..just doesn't make sense haha. But does anyone know what to include in your CSM portfolio? They say basically anything, but i feel that I need some type of guideline. Finished garments or just sketches/illustrations?
posted Dec 7, 2009
D D.
ISTANBUL,
Turkey
1 posts
OG since: 09/10/2009
Amsterdam, AMFI
posted Dec 8, 2009
Jill C.
F-TOWN,
United States
116 posts
OG since: 10/03/2009
im going to apply to FIT and parsons the new school for design.
posted Dec 11, 2009
Jazper A.
SAN JOSE,
United States
11 posts
OG since: 03/22/2009
Right now I go to a university and am studying literature. When I graduate, I plan on going to a community college to build up a portfolio and would love to go to CSM because I've only heard good things about it. I know tons of ppl that went to FIDM who wasted lotsa money and ended working at Forever 21 and whatnot, kinda sad. But anyway, I plan on combining a lit major with a fashion-type major and hopefully contributing to a magazine. I know, totally everyone's dream/unrealistic. Def need to do my research about art schools.
posted Dec 12, 2009
Ashley L.
WONDERLAND,
United States
63 posts
OG since: 10/25/2009
im still in HS but i hear that FIT is hyped up. parsons is really good and helps you actually get into the fashion industry after you graduate
posted Dec 14, 2009
Noor S.
MELBOURNE,
Australia
1699 posts
OG since: 12/15/2009
I'm hoping to take a course at Whitehouse Institute of Design next year while I'm in Year 11.
They filmed Project Runway Australia there ;)
posted Dec 15, 2009
Stephanie R.
RICHMOND,
United States
201 posts
OG since: 10/16/2009
Let's be friends! I go to VCU as well and I'm thinking about applying for the fashion program!
posted Dec 17, 2009
Deborah J.
LONDON,
United Kingdom
2 posts
OG since: 12/16/2009
I'm in my second year at LCF. A few things could be improved I suppose (as with every university) but I love it and they really go out of their way to help you apply for internships.
posted Dec 17, 2009
David L.
BROOKLYN,
United States
15 posts
OG since: 12/07/2009
I'm an Art Institute of New York CIty alumni; though I stopped working in the industry a couple of years ago because I got a music offer playing bass, which was much more fun at the time.
posted Dec 18, 2009
Alkai W.
DANCEFLOOR,
Poland
18 posts
OG since: 11/26/2009
In the future i wish i could attend to the parsons in NY. I'm dreaming about that since I was 11!
posted Dec 18, 2009
Kevin M.
UPSIDE DOWN LOOKING UP, ARIZONA,
United States
494 posts
OG since: 10/03/2009
Do you have any warnings about the Art Institute program?
I'm set to start next month.
posted Dec 19, 2009
David L.
BROOKLYN,
United States
15 posts
OG since: 12/07/2009
Well, for starters, the school is all year round, so that's difficult all in itself. For the next two years you will be in school non-stop with only a week (two weeks for Christmas/Summer break) between each quarter. Most of the teachers are the same ones from F.I.T, so you are getting a pretty top notch education, but the tuition at the Art Institute is like 42,000 while FIT is like 4,000-14,000...that's a big difference (especially since they are historically the better school). And my last warning is don't expect to party much...ever! it's a very stressful school.
posted Dec 19, 2009
Garrett N.
Canada
28 posts
OG since: 02/15/2009
This helped a lot because I'm considering going to the Art Institute in Vancouver for Fashion Marketing!
posted Dec 19, 2009
Ophilia D.
BORN IN ST.LUCIA NOW IN THE BIG APPLE (BROOKLYN,NYC),
United States
2 posts
OG since: 09/06/2009
well i have two ffriends thats in fashion... one got into FIT which is really...Many fashion schools are very expensive since they are private example parsons school of design..dont get me wrong it is a very good school for design if u want you could cheak it it out or FIT
posted Dec 20, 2009
Joey Z.
RICHMOND,
United States
18 posts
OG since: 11/07/2009
awesome! We should definitely be friends :]
posted Dec 21, 2009
Mickey C.
THE CITY OF CREAM CHEESE,
United States
11 posts
OG since: 05/06/2009
I've applied for FIT and LIM (Laboratory Institute of Merchandising), both in new york. LIM is ONLY the business side, but I was there for a open house in October and LOVED it so much. Everything is state of the art, and it is definitely a great hands on learning experience. (they push internships/jobs on you alot there, to 'build up your resume')
Frankly, I'm surprised LIM isn't mentioned already on this chat.
I find out by the end of this month if I got in, however I have a good feeling I did :)
posted Jan 4, 2010
Laura O.
CHICAGO,
United States
269 posts
OG since: 11/12/2009
My mom knows one of the head fashion merchandisers for target. She said that OTIS, SCAD, and Parsons had great students come from there with all of the skills they need. She said FIT was way hyped up and that they don't graduate with the technical skills needed.
I myself am most likely going to the art institute in Chicago, Pratt, or OTIS then transferring to Parsons to save money.
posted Jan 5, 2010
Laura O.
CHICAGO,
United States
269 posts
OG since: 11/12/2009
The art institute of Chicago. Right in the city & a good program. Or possibly Columbia?
posted Jan 5, 2010
Ciffer D.
MICHIGAN,
United States
31 posts
OG since: 01/04/2009
I've heard of Marangoni. I've heard they are really great, but not sure what that was based on. I think they actually have degrees there for stylists too though.
posted Feb 18, 2010
Ciffer D.
MICHIGAN,
United States
31 posts
OG since: 01/04/2009
Hey, speaking of Lauren Conrad and Fidm, does anyone remember when Heidi was in Paris and mispronounced Givenchy, and the freaking cab driver corrected her? Fashionista at her finest.
posted Feb 18, 2010
Shirley Y.
NYC,
United States
139 posts
OG since: 01/11/2010
FIT is my dream school. Parsons is good, but not worth 20 thousand dollars more.
posted Feb 18, 2010
Crystal M.
UNITED STATES,
United States
83 posts
OG since: 10/29/2009
I went to Berkeley College and their fashion program is just awful. At my campus there was only one professor for all the fashion classes. I go to Montclair now and I love their curriculum so far. My dream school is FIT, but I pay for school on my own and I can't afford the out of state tuition by myself. My friend went to LIM and transfered after one semester. She said she could take the classes in her sleep thats how easy they were. I saw FIDM and the campus is just beautful. Again, can't afford it :(
posted Feb 20, 2010
Dana B.
THE UNITED STATES,
United States
93 posts
OG since: 01/08/2010
i'm either going to SCAD or VCU next year. hope i see some of you all there!
posted Feb 20, 2010
Tayler W.
PORTLAND OR,
United States
261 posts
OG since: 02/15/2010
next year Im going to Oregon State University, which is know for its engineering program but also has a fashion design major. I did my entire application for FIDM and decided an art school wasn't for me/ way to expensive. So Im gonna learn all I can about the fashion industry and design at my normal state university, and work damn hard to move where I might actually be able to get a job and be successful.
posted Feb 20, 2010
Lewis M.
COVENTRY, UK,
United Kingdom
358 posts
OG since: 09/26/2009
I'm studying Fashion & Textiles at Warwickshire college come september. Only college for this level in an immediately accessible area prior to uni!
posted Feb 21, 2010
Amy P.
United States
228 posts
OG since: 01/02/2010
I was thinking about FIDM,
but from what I've been hearing I'm not sure
posted Feb 24, 2010
Lyla S.
LONDON,
United Kingdom
71 posts
OG since: 10/02/2009
Im going to apply for BA fashion promotion and imaging at UCA, london. Does anyone know if it is hard to get in? and also im still doubting if whether is the best option or not.
posted Feb 24, 2010
Baptiste J.
BLOOD STAINED SHOWROOM, GEORGIA ,
United States
18 posts
OG since: 02/14/2010
I plan on going to SCAD too but I have 2 more years before that so whatever. :)
I visited the school and it is so pretty. There is also one in Atlanta but the one in Savannah, Ga is in a historical district and I love the vibe.
posted Feb 26, 2010
Atraio N.
TEMPE,
United States
20 posts
OG since: 02/16/2010
I graduated from fidm , and now I design my own line and I'm interning for stash clothing :)
Fidm was the best experience of my life:) loved it:)
posted Feb 26, 2010
Federico G.
Mexico
31 posts
OG since: 01/10/2010
hi ,
i dont study fashion
but i know one school in mexico , named CEDIM, it looks fantastic!
posted Feb 28, 2010
Louie B.
United States
5 posts
Member since: 11/16/2011
You could take classes to become a fashion designer online.
posted Dec 13, 2011
Jackie C.
INDIANAPOLIS,
United States
81 posts
Member since: 08/27/2011
CSM is an art school so you need to include work from as many medias as possible and lotsss of observational work...youll be applying to the foundation so not much fashion if any
posted Dec 14, 2011
Zuriel S.
--------------,
Canada
3 posts
Member since: 11/23/2011
Ryerson School of Fashion in Ontario, Canada is in the top 50 Fashion schools in the world.
posted Dec 19, 2011
Mary J.
FASCINATION STREET,
United Kingdom
18 posts
Member since: 11/26/2010
i applied there too for that course, if you go on the studentroom website alot of people have said that the interview for there is not bad at all, you just chat to a nice guy apparently! but im not going because ive had an offer from my first choice uni, yay :)
posted Dec 21, 2011
Hannah U.
THE BEACH,
United States
110 posts
Member since: 01/11/2011
I got accepted to Parsons and SCAD. both amazing schools :)
posted Dec 24, 2011
Becky B.
2005,
United Kingdom
593 posts
Member since: 08/28/2010
I live down the road from UCA Farnham. It's got a pretty good reputation round here. Nearly everyone on my art courses in college went there.
posted Dec 24, 2011
Picassa M.
SCOTLAND,
United Kingdom
6 posts
Member since: 10/24/2011
I study fashion at GCU in Glasgow, not exactly well known, but it does the job :)
posted Dec 25, 2011
Katie L.
INDIANAPOLIS,
United States
345 posts
OG since: 08/30/2009
I went to college for theatre with a focus in acting and costume design.
posted Dec 26, 2011
Mandy Lana (.
PHILIPPINES,
Philippines
3 posts
Member since: 07/01/2011
i dont study at any fashion school. since philippines doesnt focus in fashion. but im using lookbook and just experimenting. since my dream is not really to become a designer, i just wanna be a lawyer, writer and model. haaaaaaa
posted Dec 28, 2011
Blythe K.
YORK,
United Kingdom
3 posts
Member since: 09/19/2011
Westminster University in London is meant to be really good, that's where i'm applying
posted Dec 28, 2011
Gia G.
THE 90'S,
Cyprus
6 posts
Member since: 09/12/2011
The only place in Cyprus that have a fashion design course is Frederick University. That's where im studying now and its actually good :p
Onwards im thinking of going to the UK!
posted Jan 3, 2012
Julie Z.
CHINA LIVING IN NEW YORK,
China
50 posts
Member since: 07/27/2011
On google. Lol just kidding. But I do think the internet's a great place to learn about fashion too:)
I'm actually going to parsons this spring. Took a summer class there before and loved it. But no I'm not in high sch... I actually just graduated from college with an econ degree *sigh. Yes so I'm old and going to Parsons! Haha
posted Jan 3, 2012
Nicky *.
NEW YORK,
United States
2 posts
Member since: 05/04/2011
I go to FIT and I absolutely love it. I'm studying merchandising for my associates, and fabric styling for my bachelors. The Fashion Merchandising Management program is great, I've learned a lot in just one semester. If anybody has any specific questions, feel free to message me!
posted Jan 4, 2012
Matilda G.
UPPSALA,
Sweden
2 posts
Member since: 04/21/2011
I'm applying for FMM at FIT for fall 2012, and I feel quite unsure on what theyr looking for. I'm writing my essay at the moment (also quite new, in Sweden we only apply on grades) and I'm trying to stress that I have great knowledges when it comes to project managment, doing budgets, leadership, etc, since I was president of my student council, and after high school i worked at the largest student organization in Sweden with projects and making contacts with other organizations and companies. I'm quite sure I have experinces that are not that usual for a 20 year old, but I have no official experience of fashion, only a smaller fashion show I did at my school, and I have ok, but not great, grades in match. Do you think it can work? I reeeeaaaally want to get in, would be nice to get some insight from a FIT student :)
posted Jan 5, 2012