In Transforming the Fashion Business, released in June 2021, you will analyze the fashion business and how it must evolve into a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable manifestation of itself. You’ll explore the “slow fashion” movement, the historical underpinnings of the current fashion system, and imperatives for a more holistic, sustainable future. You’ll look at the design process from the perspective of analytical and statistical trend forecasting and how to bring new strategies and technologies into your design approach, all while maintaining an awareness of social movements and cultural shifts. And finally, you’ll learn how fashion retail can create memorable, immersive, and innovative experiences that help you and your brand stay relevant in an age of increasing competition and shifting consumer models.
The courses in this specialization bring together a dynamic group of Parsons faculty and leading industry experts who will share their real world experiences and guide you through the knowledge you need to advance your career.
Overview
Syllabus
Course 1: Fashion Systems
- Offered by Parsons School of Design, The New School. Released in June 2021, Fashion Systems look at how the fashion business has grown from ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Fashion Design
- Offered by Parsons School of Design, The New School. Released in June 2021, Fashion Design is about looking to the future to innovate for ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Fashion Retail Transformation
- Offered by Parsons School of Design, The New School. In Fashion Retail Transformation, released in June 2021, faculty and industry experts ... Enroll for free.
- Offered by Parsons School of Design, The New School. Released in June 2021, Fashion Systems look at how the fashion business has grown from ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Fashion Design
- Offered by Parsons School of Design, The New School. Released in June 2021, Fashion Design is about looking to the future to innovate for ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Fashion Retail Transformation
- Offered by Parsons School of Design, The New School. In Fashion Retail Transformation, released in June 2021, faculty and industry experts ... Enroll for free.
Courses
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In Fashion Retail Transformation, released in June 2021, faculty and industry experts dive deep into the transformation of fashion retail. You’ll explore the fusion of retail and entertainment and the increasing importance of omnichannel client relationships. Through an examination of disruptive retail innovations, such as on-demand delivery and virtual reality, you’ll learn how industry leaders are keeping up with customer expectations. You’ll look at e-commerce strategies through the lens of listening to and applying customer feedback and how brands stay relevant in the direct-to-consumer marketplace. Finally, you’ll consider the post-COVID consumer and how e-commerce and remote clienteling can be leveraged within the fashion business to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty. In this course, you'll be learning from the following Parsons faculty and industry experts: - Caryn Pang, Parsons Faculty, Senior Consultant - Ron Thurston, Author, RETAIL PRIDE - Keanan Duffty, Parsons Faculty - Patrick Klesius, Parsons Faculty, Enterprise Data Architecture & Analytics, David Yurman
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Released in June 2021, Fashion Design is about looking to the future to innovate for today, but it is important to understand the foundation of the design process. In this course, you will learn about technological developments in fashion design, 3D and digital printing, and artisanal design and craftsmanship. You’ll explore building your brand through design aesthetics, materials, silhouettes and fit. You’ll discover the importance of collaboration with other designers and how new modes of thinking and inspiration are integral to the design process. Finally, you’ll examine the future of fashion forecasting, and how the observation of trends, social movements, politics, environmentalism, and pop culture are crucial to building your brand strategy. In this course, you'll be learning from the following Parsons faculty and industry experts: - Gabi Asfour, Parsons Faculty, Founder & Creative Director, threeASFOUR - Keanan Duffty, Parsons Faculty - Susanna Moyer, Parsons Faculty - Joshua Williams, Parsons Faculty
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Released in June 2021, Fashion Systems look at how the fashion business has grown from the storied Parisian houses of the early 20th century into a global phenomenon. It is highly complex, multi-faceted, and undergoing reinvention. In this course, you will learn about long-standing factors that impact the existing fashion system such as consumption, inclusion, and labor. You’ll explore the “slow fashion” movement, look at holistic and human-centric product development strategies, and build a brand story with core values at its heart. Finally, you’ll consider sustainability and environmental responsibility throughout the fashion design and production processes. In this course, you'll be learning from the following Parsons faculty and industry experts: - Laura Lanteri, Parsons Faculty, Creative Director/Founder, LLNY - Lucy Jones, Parsons Faculty, CEO, FFORA - Amanda Hallay, Fashion Historian, Author & Consultant - Sydney Price, Parsons Faculty, Founder/CEO, The Knew Purpose
Taught by
Keanan Duffty
