Academia

“Welcome to the Beach,” says the president of California State University, Long Beach. The ocean, just 3 miles away, provides a serene backdrop for students pursuing a degree in Fashion Merchandising and Design. The school is also located on the Los Angeles/Orange County line, where students can get a first hand look at some of Hollywood’s “Do’s and Don’ts” on the red carpet, and look behind the scenes at those creating all the glamour. A Fashion Merchandising or Apparel Design degree prepares students for a career as a retail buyer, product designer/pattern maker, store operations manager,...

The city of San Francisco is a great place to study fashion design. With a new focus on sustainability in design, there is nowhere more at the forefront of sustainable fashion than SF. The city offers spectacular architecture and art, and stunning ocean and bay views, where one can draw inspiration. Aspiring designers can also find internships in the city to get firsthand experience in the fashion business. The Apparel Design Program at San Francisco State University enables students to develop the basic knowledge and skills of the field, as well as the latest technology now steering the...