Moore's acclaimed fashion design department blends the best art and design training with the practical demands of working in a wide-range of fashion related fields. The fashion design departmen maintains a close level of interaction with the fashion industry in Philadelphia and New York. Prestigious designers, alumni, and other major figures from the fashion industry critique student work and assist in placing students in internships. Moore's popular fashion shows and impressive record of top honors in numerous design competitions promote a reputation for achievement among students beginning a career in this competitive field. Read more about the major....
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Moore's 2013 Jump/Start Fashion Show, "Re-Tulled," was held on October 1, 2013 at the College. As a tribute to the Pennsylvania Ballet's 50th Anniversary, Moore fashion design students used tulle in a contemporary design with a reference to its use in ballet. Learn more about Jump/Start by watching the video below from WHYY.
NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
- 86% of 2012 Fashion Design graduates are employed, 83%with organizations in their field of study, including: Abercrombie & Fitch, Chaps: Ralph Lauren, Victoria’s Secret and Tommy Hilfiger, Inc. For more details visit the Locks Career Center page
- A new addition to the Moore website is our Podcast Series, the purpose of which is to share scholarly and highly informative lectures by Moore faculty, alumni and staff with the public. We’re launching the series with these two lectures on leadership by President Fitzgibbon.
- Dom Streater '10 Season 12 winner of "Project Runway" Debuts First-Ever Collection At New York Fashion Week Dom will be a speaker at the 2014 TedXPhilly event in March and a guest critic for Moore's 2014 Fashion Show in May.
- Congratulations to Victoria Wright '12 who has been chosen to begin her twelve-month residency as the 2014 Designers-in-Residence at the Philadelphia Fashion Incubator at Macy's Center City.
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Kara Commoroto
My internship was at Deb Shops at their main
corporate office. I was able to go out to vendors in New York. I took samples
from expensive vendors and took those ideas to make more affordable versions
for kids. They are...
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VJ Thomas
Recipient of Penny Fox Internship Fellowship
I have received the opportunity of a lifetime to intern for the designer label AIISHA, by Aiisha Ramadan, in the United Arab Emirates. I have always been drawn to the regal...
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Devin Pauley
Since graduation I started my own business called Morgia Bridal and it is a collection of made to order gowns. I specialize in custom gowns and also have a new line I just launched that are available through my website...