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Fashion Design

Are you the next Alexander McQueen or Stella McCartney? Get ready to create your own destiny in the industry following Montclair State’s course of study in fashion design. Through coursework that focuses on how clothing is designed, illustrated, constructed and evaluated for quality, students gain hands-on experience and an understanding of the creative aspects of fashion design. Additional coursework in fashion branding, accounting, marketing and related areas explore the business component – an appreciation of which is essential for success.

Career Opportunities

  • Fashion Designer
  • Pattern Maker
  • Textile Designer
  • Style Specialist
  • Fashion Illustrator
  • Retail Buyer
  • Luxury Fashion Recruiter
  • Apparel Technical Designer
  • Handbag Designer

Undergraduate Programs

Minor in Fashion Design

Students with a passion for making a “fashion statement” find their way to the Fashion Design Minor. Through coursework that focuses on how clothing is designed, illustrated, constructed and evaluated for quality, students gain hands-on experience and develop competencies marketable to fashion design employers.

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