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Michigan is also home to some of the country’s largest businesses as well as to a thriving arts scene. The city of Detroit alone is world famous for 2 things: being the heart of the American automobile industry, and its contributions and impact on the American music recording industry.

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Recent Articles

Top 75 Fashion Merchandising Schools in the US

May 9, 2013

In preparing this list, we reviewed the program offerings of over 200 schools in the US that offer fashion related programs. Our goal with this list is to give students who are interested in fashion merchandising a starting point by which they can identify the schools that offer fashion merchandising specific programs. The criteria we used in making this list consists of the following, in no particular order: academic reputation, admission selectivity, depth and breadth of the program and faculty, and geographic location. More info on our criteria.

List of Articles Profiling Michigan Schools with Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising Programs

February 18, 2012

At Fashion-Schools.org we have profiled colleges across the US that offer fashion design and fashion merchandising related programs. Below is a list of profiles of Michigan colleges:

Michigan State University, Art & Art History Fashion Programs Profile

December 31, 2011

Michigan State University: Apparel & Textile Design.
Lansing, Michigan
Art & Art History

The apparel and textile design program at Michigan State University takes a comprehensive approach to the fashion industry, training students in analysis, knowledge synthesis, and creative problem solving. Fundamentally, the curriculum focuses on aesthetics and creativity, two and three dimensional design, design technology, textile materials, history of apparel, culture studies, and apparel and textiles’ place in globalization.

Finlandia University, International School of Art and Design Programs Profile

December 31, 2011

Finlandia University: Fiber & Fashion Design.
Hancock, Michigan
International School of Art and Design

Originally founded as Suomi College by Finnish immigrants in 1896, Finlandia University offers three major areas of study, fibers, textiles, and garment design, each of which gives students the opportunity to explore materials and theories from the other two, creating a comprehensive and specialized approach to fashion design. The fashion curriculum at Finlandia University is founded on the principle that students should be open and explore topics in fashion across many disciplines. Individuals gain experience working with others by taking part in collaborative projects in ceramic, wood, metal, and studio arts.

Central Michigan University, Department of Human Environmental Studies Fashion Programs Profile

December 31, 2011

Central Michigan University: Apparel Merchandising & Design Apparel Design/
Merchandising.
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
Department of Human Environmental Studies

The fashion curriculum at Central Michigan University offers a comprehensive approach to design and merchandising to support graduate success in the fashion industry across several fields. To help make a significant, real-world contribution to the fashion industry, students gain exposure to the latest trends in apparel design and merchandising, including the latest in merchandising and design theory and state-of-the-art technology. Both design and merchandising courses are rooted in technological instruction to help students remain marketable in today’s industry. Additionally, apparel design and merchandising majors work on projects that closely reflect the demands of professional work, with company executives helping to evaluate student work.

Detroit Fashion Careers: Employment & Salary Trends, Career Options, & Training Programs for Fashion Designers and Merchandisers

October 13, 2011

The Detroit Fashion Scene

Michigan is home to quaint towns, beautiful beaches, and one of the largest cities in America, Detroit. Detroit is the state’s most fashionable, and most progressive city. Art, design, and culture are alive and well here, despite what the media says! Detroit is home to Detroit Fashion Week—Michigan’s only fashion industry event, as well as the Detroit Institute of Arts Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD), and the International Academy of Design & Technology (IADT).

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