Washington Fashion School Programs

Washington

List of Washington schools offering degree programs in fashion design, fashion marketing, fashion merchandising, and more.

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The Art Institutes

Locations:

Portland, OR
Seattle, WA

Programs available:

Fashion Design (BFA)
Fashion Design (AAA)
Apparel Design (BFA)
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Academy Of Art University

Locations:

San Francisco, CA

Programs available:

Associate-Jewelry and Metal Arts
Master-Jewelry and Metal Arts
Bachelor-Jewelry and Metal Arts
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International Academy of Design and Technology

Locations:

Seattle, WA

Programs available:

Fashion Design
Fashion Merchandising

Recent Articles

Top 10 Fashion Schools on the West Coast

May 16, 2013

Each day we receive emails from aspiring fashion designers asking us for advice as to which fashion design schools are the “best” in the US, a given state, or in a particular area of the country. As such advice is difficult to provide on an individual basis, we have instead created this list of the Top 10 Fashion School Programs on the West Coast. For the record, we define the West Coast as California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, and Idaho.

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.

Top 75 Fashion Design Schools in the US

April 28, 2013

Washington State University, Department of Apparel, Merchandising, Design, & Textiles Programs Profile

December 30, 2011

Washington State University: Apparel, Merchandising & Textiles, Apparel
Design/Merchandising
Pullman, Washington
Department of Apparel, Merchandising, Design, & Textiles

The Apparel, Merchandising & Textiles program at Washington State University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the fashion industry from concept to consumer. Students learn about all aspects of this interdisciplinary field, including design, marketing, supply-chain management, consumer behavior, textile chemistry, and product development. Coursework provides opportunities for experiential based learning and problem solving strategies addressing global issues in the industry.

Central Washington University, Family & Consumer Sciences Fashion Program Profile

December 30, 2011

Central Washington University: Fashion Merchandising
Ellensburg, Washington
Family & Consumer Sciences

The Fashion Merchandising program at Central Washington University focuses on providing students with the skills and knowledge required to evaluate retail needs, spot industry trends, and analyze market and consumer behavior. Students gain professional experience through internships, industry field trips, guest speakers, and attendance at trade shows. Students may choose a minor in Apparel Design.

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

November 7, 2011

The Las Vegas Fashion Scene

Las Vegas is the most fashionable city in the state of Nevada. Due to the nature of America’s only adult playground, fashions range from risqué to sophisticated, and that’s just at the Bellagio! Tourism is the number one industry here, so the fashion scene will forever be a mix of what locals think is fashionable and what visitors from around the world bring to the table. So what does this mean for aspiring fashion designers? If you work for a retail shop, designer, or even if you decide to open your own boutique, you will have an unlimited number of local customers and shoppers from around the world, thanks to the nearly 38 million visitors that come here each year.

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

November 7, 2011

The Seattle Fashion Scene

Seattle dominates the fashion scene in Washington State. It’s home to the state’s largest population of salaried fashion designers, Seattle Fashion Week, and more fashion programs than anywhere else in the state. Seattle is also home to hundreds of high-end retail stores and boutiques, and thousands of other unique retail venues from downtown to the outskirts of town. Stroll the streets of Seattle and you’ll find dozens of thrift stores, consignment shops, and vintage stores packed with well-preserved fashions from every era.

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