Simon Collins, Dean
Steven Faerm, Director, BFA
Shelley Fox, Director, MFA

Description:



Since its launch in 1906, our Department of Fashion Design has been on the leading edge of American fashion. From Claire McCardell to Donna Karan, Tom Ford, and Narciso Rodriguez, our alumni have been responsible for the highest level of clothing design in the last century. Along the way, they've revolutionized societal traditions and the industry itself. Today our graduates are joining the ranks of 21st-century fashion leaders. At Parsons, students confront the challenges of the real world of the fashion industry while cultivating their own personal vision. Through courses in concept development, studio methods, fashion drawing, and fashion digital studio, students take part in each stage of the design process. They learn to solve problems for a range of markets. And through the Designer Critic Program and the annual Fashion Show, they interact with a diverse cross-section of industry professionals.

Degrees Offered: 
    BFA

Number of Students: 
    656