Fashion Design at Moore equips you with the skills to craft garments that command attention on runways, in editorial spreads and across retail markets. You’ll sketch, drape and construct pieces across couture, ready-to-wear, streetwear, eveningwear and more, developing a sharp sense of style and the technical precision to nail every detail. You’ll immerse yourself in New York Fashion Week, execute your biggest ideas and deliver garments that impress editors and buyers, all with support from seasoned instructors and mentors.

As part of our collaboration with Philadelphia Ballet, you’ll design costumes that move seamlessly from studio to stage for a live performance with professional dancers. As a senior, you’ll present your thesis collection before a crowd of industry insiders and legendary designers at Moore’s annual Fashion Show. You can also compete in Philly Fashion Week’s Next Up Student Competition and embed yourself in Philadelphia’s fashion scene, with New York City always nearby.

Internships That Launch Careers

Every Fashion Design student pursues a guaranteed paid $1,000 internship between their junior and senior years. Moore puts you in the field early, allowing you to grow your toolkit and make connections that lead to career opportunities.

Fashion Design students and alumni have landed internships and jobs at places like...

Network with Industry Leaders

Through special events, you’ll meet guest speakers and critics who’ve walked the path you’re on. Ask questions, gain valuable feedback and build relationships that open doors in fashion design. Here’s a glimpse of some of our recent visitors:

Renee Hill

Renee Hill

Alyssa Mapp ’14

Alyssa Mapp ’14

Christine Rucci

Christine Rucci

“Through my courses at Moore, I found that I really enjoyed patternmaking and the technical side of fashion. I decided while I was here that I want to become a full-time patternmaker—that’s where I really see garments come to life. It all aligned perfectly, and I’ll be able to start doing what I want to do as soon as I graduate.” ERIN PARTLOW ’25, FASHION DESIGN

Technology and Creative Spaces

Explore advanced tools and workspaces for Fashion Design students, including a digital embroidery machine, a blind hem machine and a professional shooting studio. 

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Fashion Design Core Curriculum

Year 1

  • 2D Design
  • 3D Design
  • Foundation Drawing I
  • Drawing for Visual Communication OR Creative Design
  • Color Theory
  • Introduction to Fashion Design
  • Writing Workshop I & II
  • Art History I & II

Year 2

  • Fundamentals of Sewing
  • Introduction to Apparel Textiles
  • Fashion Illustration I & II
  • Design Sustainability
  • Apparel Drafting
  • Apparel Technology
  • Modern Art History Course
  • Non-Western Art History
  • Gender, Race, Class & Power
  • Studio Electives

Year 3

  • Apparel Design Studio
  • Apparel Modeling
  • Fiber and Textile Design
  • Production Apparel Design
  • Apparel History and Context
  • Professional Development I
  • Humanities and Studio Electives

Year 4

  • Senior Thesis I & II
  • Business of Fashion
  • Portfolio Design
  • Professional Development II (Internship)
  • Creative & Critical Studies Electives
  • Open Electives

Choose from electives like...

  • Hand Knitting
  • Retail Value and Fashion Market
  • Art to Wear
  • 3D Apparel Design
  • The Art and Design of Virtual Reality

LAND YOUR DREAM JOB IN FASHION

Moore's Fashion Design alumni build careers at internationally-recognized companies and continue to shape the future of the fashion industry.

Anthropologie

Anthropologie

Bloomingdale's

Bloomingdale's

Capelli New York

Capelli New York

Oscar de la Renta

Oscar de la Renta

Wear to Wall

Wear to Wall

Take the next steps!

We're looking forward to meeting you and telling you more about the undergraduate Fashion Design program at Moore-the only independent art & design college in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.