Fashion Design
From Bloomingdale’s to Anthropologie to Michael Kors. From pattern maker to fashion critic to costume designer to industry leader.

Moore’s Fashion Design graduates are expressing their creativity on and off the runway, using all the practical, creative and business skills they learn during their time here. Considered one of the best in the U.S. by College Magazine, our program is fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology and bolstered by our close ties to prestigious designers in NYC and Philadelphia. Tickets to sold-out annual fashion shows, anyone?
“I was never considered to be the stylish or the most fashion-forward person in my family, but I took art every year for five years, and working with textiles sparked something in me, prompting me to research fashion design.”
Julianna Almandoz '23
Fashion Design
MOORE FASHION DESIGN STUDENTS HAVE INTERNED OR WORKED AFTER GRADUATION FOR COMPANIES LIKE...
- Abercrombie & Fitch
- Anthropologie
- Bloomingdale's
- Destination Maternity
- Diane von Fürstenburg
- Jordan Craig
- Michael Kors
- Tommy Hilfiger Inc.
- Victoria's Secret
Rule the runway!
If you’re a fashionista who’s ready to get creative on the runway, there’s no better place to be than Moore College of Art & Design. Our Fashion Design BFA program, considered one of the best in the U.S. by College Magazine, will prepare you for a career in this dynamic industry.
S/S 2019 Fashion Show
See how our 2019 Fashion Design seniors made their journey from design concepts to final collections that wowed a standing-room only crowd at the Barnes Foundation.
Fashion Design Core Curriculum
Foundation Design I & II
Foundation Drawing I & II
Visual Thinking
Color Theory
Introduction to Fashion Design
Writing Workshop I & II
Art History I & II
Fundamentals of Sewing
Introduction to Apparel Textiles
Fashion Illustration I & II
Design Sustainability
Apparel Modeling
Apparel Technology
Modern & Contemporary Art History Course
Non-Western Art History
Interpreting History
Cultural Collisions and Transformations
Studio Electives
Apparel Design Studio
Apparel Drafting
Fiber and Textile Design
Production Apparel Design
Professional Development
Liberal Arts Electives
Studio Electives
Senior Thesis I & II
Business of Fashion
Portfolio Design
Professional Development II (Internship)
Apparel History and Context
Liberal Arts Electives
Open Electives
More Perks & Opportunities

Runway-Ready Collections
Two high-profile annual fashion shows to highlight your creations!

Learn from the best
Critiques and guidance from acclaimed fashion experts and faculty.

Tools of the trade
State-of-the-art technology, including a digital embroidery machine and studios.
