Fashion marketing is a niche specialty degree as many fashion schools do not offer degrees specific to the marketing side of fashion. 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 marketing a starting point by which they can identify the schools that offer fashion marketing specific programs. 

The Kansas City Fashion Scene

Kansas City is the largest city in Missouri. It is home to most of the state’s popular high-end retailers, some of the hippest malls, and more boutiques than any other area in the state. In Kansas City, Country Club Plaza, Oak Park Mall, and Legends Shopping District at Village West are the top places to shop. Country Club Plaza is an upscale shopping district, with retailers ranging from Armani to Urban Outfitters. Oak Park Mall is home to more than 180 specialty stores and Legends Shopping District at Village West welcomes several new shops each year, meaning, it’s a favorite for aspiring boutique owners.

Fontbonne University: Fashion Merchandising
St. Louis, Missouri
Human Environmental Sciences

Fontbonne University’s Fashion Merchandising program provides a curriculum that focuses on a complete understanding of the textile and apparel industries.  The program prepares fashion students for a variety of careers in the industry by teaching the principles of design, production, manufacturing, buying, merchandising, and product distribution.  Students must complete an academic internship in their junior or senior year.  Students also have the opportunity to interact with professionals in organizations such as The Fashion Group International and the International Textile and Apparel Association.

Stephens College: Fashion Communication, Fashion Design & Product Development, Fashion Marketing and Management
Columbia, Missouri
School of Design & Fashion

The School of Design and Fashion at Stephens College focuses on developing students’ technical skills, problem solving, marketable creativity, communication, and critical thinking abilities to prepare them for careers as fashion professionals.  Students complete industry-assessed projects as well as a required internship and a final senior project to develop their technical and creative abilities.  Students can choose between a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Communication or Fashion Design & Product Development, or a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Marketing and Management.