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
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Rule the runway!
If you’re interested in fashion design and 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 2022 Fashion Show
Don't miss your chance to see Moore's Fashion Design seniors show off their final collections on the runway. This year's graduating seniors are: Virginia Boddie, Sophia DeMers, Danielle Kreutchic, Christine Moore, Wah Wah Paw, Kamille Payamps, Tara Topden Pemba, Celina Pierucci, Megan Ryan, Ciani Sicard, Ashley Skrypek, Bay Warner and Samantha Williams.
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
A high-profile annual fashion show where you'll 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.
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PostedThe long-awaited Fashion Show made its return to the Barnes Foundation on Friday, May 13.
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PostedCheck out a roundup of the media coverage about Moore College of Art & Design’s 2022 Fashion Show!
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PostedHear from Christine Moore, Nat Cosentini, Katie Rosenberger and Emily Morton about their roles in creating the promotional material for the 2022 Fashion Show.
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PostedAfter being featured in the 2021 Visionary Woman Awards video, we sat down with Tara Pemba ’22 to learn more about her already blossoming career in the world of fashion, in Philly and beyond.
