Mufsin Mahbub
Interested in becoming an educated fashionista? Can’t decide which fashion school to attend? Well, we at Today’s Teen have conjured up a list of the top 5 fashion schools that may just thread your needle.
1) The Art Institutes
- This school can be found in 25 states, with more than a few programs to choose from in the field of fashion. With options to study on campus or online, if you like to design clothes or accessories that fit your style, then this may be the right choice. Students can also learn how the history of fashion has affected current trends, as well as the business side of the industry in case you one day run your own fashion line.
- Notable Alumni: Venus Williams, Ty Pennington
2) Academy of Art University
- With almost 16,000 students, this university is considered the largest private school in art and design in the country. Offering both on-campus and online programs, this San Francisco based university is among one of the top fashion schools. With hands-on courses in fashion design, merchandising, knitwear and textiles, fashion students gain experience and the opportunity to work at New York’s Fashion Week. Grads have gone on to work at fashion firms such as Calvin Klein, Burberry, Ralph Lauren. Giorgio Armani, etc.
- Notable Alumni: Laruen Conrad, Heidi Montag (Both enrolled for one semester), Mari Matsumoto (Among Forbes’ future fashion designers to look out for)
3) International Academy of Design and Technology
- Located in 8 states including Florida, Illinois, and Texas, this for-profit private college offers programs in fashion design,marketing, and merchandising to help kick-start your business in the fashion world. Students who study here get the opportunity to pitch to major clothing lines, sketch original designs, and create their own trends to showcase future
consumers.
4) American InterContinental University
- This private institution was born across the pond, but has expanded to the United States. With four campuses, their fashion program offers many courses including menswear, for those of you who like to create suits and sportswear. If that’s not your thing, then you may want to try costume design.
- Notable Alumni: Christian Siriano (Winner of Season 4’s Project Runway)
5) Westwood College
- Westwood is best described by it’s motto: “A Place Where You Can Succeed.” Its School of Design offers creative and interior design, for those who have a keen eye on home décor. If you like promoting fashion as much as you love making your line, then this college may give you what you need to hone your PR skills. The best part? You can do it within 3 years and get your Bachelors!
where would FIT rank on your list?
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