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A panel discussion at the ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Fashion Symposium 2026 includes (from left to right) Brenda Tatenda Masocha, expert trainer in the Creative Arts Department at Rwanda Polytechnic-Kigali College; Alphonse Kwizera, “Made in Rwanda†business analyst at Rwanda’s Ministry of Trade and Industry; Matthew “Tayo†Rugamba, founder and creative director of House of Tayo; and Cynthia Butare, founder and creative director of IMIGANI. (Photo courtesy of Cornwine for ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ)

Coming Soon: ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Rwanda

ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ unveiled plans for the proposed ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Rwanda and School of Fashion at a Kigali symposium, aiming to train designers and entrepreneurs to grow Africa's fashion industry.

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ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ fashion design student Jennifer Smas, pictured in New York City, was among the first group of students to study at the university’s new New York City Fashion program during the 2006 Spring Semester.

A Look Back at New York City Fashion’s First Semester in 2006

As ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ's New York City Fashion program celebrates its 20th anniversary, we look back through photos from the program's landmark first semester in spring 2006.

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A model showcases a design by a ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ fashion design student during a 2023 fashion show in New York City. (Photo credit: Rami Daud, ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ)

ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ ºìÐÓÊÓÆµâ€™s School of Fashion Marks 20 Years of Immersive Fashion Education in New York City

ºìÐÓÊÓÆµâ€™s School of Fashion is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its New York City Fashion program in Manhattan’s Garment District with a two-day event on June 11-12. The celebration includes a free Portfolio Showcase and Reception on June 11 and an exclusive philanthropic dinner on June 12, with proceeds benefiting the NYC Fashion Housing Fund.

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Study Away Fashion Show 2026

IN A FLASH: ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Fashion Week 2026

ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ's annual Fashion Week is April 27- May . It's a full week of dynamic, colorful events building up to the School of Fashion's 2026 Hall of Fame Gala.

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Fern Mallis is the 2026 inductee into the School of Fashion Hall of Fame.

Fashion Industry Heavyweight Heading to ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ for Hall of Fame Induction

Fern Mallis, known as the "Godmother of American Fashion," can still recall the pivotal moment that helped shape her career and pave a path for tremendous success. It was 1991, and she was about to begin her role as the executive director of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA).

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Workshop with Thomas Schroth visiting artist Furman.

IN A FLASH: Storytelling in Brilliant Color

ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ students learned how to express identity and share stories with bold color and design from a renowned, international artist as part of the 2025-2026 Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series.

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Building a Career – And a Life – In New York City Fashion

A 2024 graduate from ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ's School of Fashion shares an update about her life after ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ and beginning her exciting career in New York City. 

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Designs by School of Fashion senior Ababa Lorde

School of Fashion Senior Wins $50,000 Scholarship From Council of Fashion Designers of America

Ababa Lorde, a senior in ºìÐÓÊÓÆµâ€™s School of Fashion, won a $50,000 scholarship from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), a New York-based nonprofit that is committed to supporting the American fashion designers of the future.

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Faculty from ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ's School of Fashion, Daniel Fladung with students at an E-Textiles workshop.

Form and Function Merge in Creating Wearable Technology

Creating e-textiles is the topic of a hands-on, maker workshop and a lecture in ºìÐÓÊÓÆµâ€™s DI Hub in collaboration with ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ ºìÐÓÊÓÆµâ€™s School of Fashion.

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Faculty from ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ's School of Fashion, Daniel Fladung with students at an E-Textiles workshop.

Form and Function Merge in Creating Wearable Technology

Creating e-textiles – electronic textiles that can be used to integrate wearable technology into clothing that is comfortable and practical – is the topic of a hands-on, maker workshop and a lecture in ºìÐÓÊÓÆµâ€™s Design Innovation (DI) Hub in collaboration with ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ ºìÐÓÊÓÆµâ€™s School of Fashion.

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