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
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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PostedDaniel Velasco is an impassioned fashion illustrator who seeks to tame the ferociousness of fashion using the gentle approach of watercolor.
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PostedThey will be honored in a virtual ceremony Saturday, June 5, at 6:30 pm.
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PostedIvy McConnell's artwork has gone to the dogs. And to a few brides and hotels. She's even had a brush with celebrity.
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PostedLearn about Erin Winward's body of work, inspired by and relating to her senior fashion collection, Mademoiselle.
