Happy 2018, U of F designers! 2017 has wrapped, and our hope for you in 2018 is that you take a moment to look back and recognize your accomplishments over the past year with as much excitement as you look forward to your new goals.
So, what are your top 3 proudest moments of 2017?
And your top 3 plans for 2018?
We’re asking ourselves the same questions. Read More
Your draping teacher refers to Vionnet.
You think, “Vi-oh, no…I have no idea who that is.”
Your design director announces, “This season I am inspired by Paul Poiret’s tango skirt!”
You think, “I’ve got some research to do.”
You’re just curious…who invented the first pair of jeans? Read More
The University of Fashion was founded on the principles of Slow Fashion, and while recently exhibiting at the American Libraries Association conference in Las Vegas, U of F founder Francesca Sterlacci learned just how aligned the University of Fashion’s founding philosophy is with the growing Maker Movement in public libraries across the U.S. Read More
Happy 1st birthday to the University of Fashion! The U of F turned one on July 4th, and we would like to take this opportunity to look back on our first year as your online destination for fashion design instruction. With 20,000 subscribers over the past year alone, we are as excited to look back as we are forward. We are so grateful for you, our subscribers, as well as our talented teachers who have so generously shared their skills and knowledge following the mission of keeping the art and craft of fashion design alive! Read More
The average American woman wears a size 14. Online retailer ASOS has added Curve & Plus Size to serve size 14-22 clients, while Saks Fifth Avenue boasts Salon Z for its plus size customers. According to a recent article on Fashionista.com, though retailers are making an effort to serve the average American woman’s clothing needs, plus size women insist that finding “fashion-forward fare isn’t necessarily getting easier.” At the University of Fashion, we strive to give you the tools to design for all markets, allowing you to the freedom to decide where your design path will take you. Read More
We have been very good designers this year and therefore, here are the gifts the University of Fashionistas are dreaming about this holiday season! Read More
Give the unique gift of making design dreams come true this holiday season with a special offer from the University of Fashion. We are offering you a special holiday gift subscription to the U of F at 25% off throughout the holiday season – making this a perfect opportunity to check off the designers on your list – and maybe even treat yourself as well! Take a look at our Top Five Reasons A Subscription to the University of Fashion is the Perfect Gift this Holiday Season…