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 2023 Fashion Show
On Friday, May 12, 2023, Moore College of Art & Design's annual Fashion Show will shine at a new venue: the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History!
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: Arianna Baback, Brittney Do, Autumn Feagley, Natassja Gay, Katia Giovannetti, Noel Morales, Mariah Speller and Marissa Timinski.
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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PostedHear from Marissa Timinski, Ari Lopez, Abby Obfenda and Claudia Rubio about their roles in creating the promotional material for the 2023 Fashion Show.
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PostedGet to know Daniel Velasco, the program head and assistant professor of Fashion Design at Moore!
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Moore Fashion Design's Collaboration with the Philadelphia Ballet Featured in Philly Style Magazine
CategoryPostedThe story was included in the March 2023 issue of Philadelphia Style, highlighting the selected design by Fashion Design junior Kieu Tieu.
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PostedMoore alums are soaring in their fields, using their unique talents and skills as artists and designers to make a difference in the world around them. Meet Dom Streater ’10, a Moore Fashion Design hero! Learn more about her career since her time at Moore (as a student!).
