The Top 25 Fashion Schools in the World: 2018
If you're planning to pursue a fashion career, start here.
parsons
Kimberly Jenkins Is Disrupting Fashion Education by Embracing Diversity and Addressing Racial Discrimination
Her new Parsons exhibit, "Fashion and Race: Deconstructing Ideas, Reconstructing Identities," considers the industry's exclusionary past while proposing a radical new future
Solange, Gucci's Marco Bizzarri and Farfetch's José Neves Honored at 2018 Parsons Benefit
The visionaries were saluted at the annual event for their leadership and innovation, as well as their commitment to sustainability.
Parsons' Class of 2018 Focuses on Sustainability and Activism
Five graduates on what the future of fashion looks like, and what their plans are post-graduation.
Anna Sui Brought Color and Whimsy to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation's Third Annual Design for Disability Fashion Show
The designer worked with students from Parsons School of Design, Pratt Institute and the Fashion Institute of Technology to create collections that reflect the unique physical needs of people with disabilities.
The Top 10 Fashion Schools in the U.S. in 2017
Want to work in fashion? One of these schools could be your first step.
Subscribe to our newsletter.
Designing for Disabilities: How Parsons's Open Style Lab is Helping to Make Fashion Accessible
The unique nonprofit organization incubated in the famous school is dedicated to developing clothing for people of all abilities.
Rihanna, Eileen Fisher and Neiman Marcus Honored at 2017 Parsons Benefit
The industry icons were celebrated at a benefit that also served as a showcase for the class of 2017's thesis designs.
Remake Hopes to Become the Peace Corps of the Fashion Industry
The nonprofit recently flew three design students to Cambodia to show them what garment factory conditions are really like.
For a Young Designer, It Pays to Work for Other People Before (and After) Launching a Brand
The 2016 CFDA Swarovski nominees spoke to Parsons students about how they're scaling their businesses.
12 Life Lessons from Alber Elbaz
The designer was a ray of sunshine at Parsons on Tuesday night despite his recent "tragedy."
Plus-Size Fashion Gets Rare Curatorial Attention at New Exhibition
A new exhibit organized by NYU's costume studies program surveys the role of the plus-size body throughout fashion history.
Kate Falchi, Daughter of Late Accessories Designer Carlos Falchi, Takes Up His Legacy
Kate Falchi, the older daughter of accessories veteran Carlos Falchi, reflects on her father’s life and her new role as the brand’s president and head designer.
Cara Delevingne Acts in Chance the Rapper's New Video, Meredith Corp Acquires 'Shape'
And Mango shakes up its executive management.
Simon Collins Stepping Down as Dean of Parsons Fashion School
Collins announced his move in an e-mail memo.
Emma Watson Covers Elle, Vanessa Friedman Talks New Gig, Kate Middleton Raids the Queen's Jewels
And Instagram sensation Jen Selter, known for her enviable backside, got a spread in Vanity Fair.
Why It's a Great Time to Be a Young Designer
In 2014, there's a lot of good things going for emerging talent.
Fashion Industry Veteran Launches Online Library of Design Video Tutorials
As anyone with cable TV knows, there are so many online colleges these days that you can learn just about any trade whilst sitting on your couch in your pajamas. Now, you can add fashion design to that list of trades.
Meet Fashion's Next Big Powerhouses at Parsons' MFA Graduate Show
If you’re looking for the next big designer, look no further than Parsons School of Design’s MFA Graduate show. Shown at MILK Studios, it’s a test tube for what’s next in the world of fashion. Last week saw editors, designers, and supporters alike (Donna Karan and Fern Mallis to name a few) pack the rows to view what could be considered New York Fashion Week’s most exciting telescope into the future. We chat with three of the showing graduates about the challenges of crafting their collections, their futures, and more.
Top 50 Fashion Schools in the World 2013: The Full List
Our 2013 ranking of the best fashion schools in the world.
Celebrating Parsons' Grads with Proenza Schouler, Prabal Gurung, and More
Last night, following the senior's fashion show in the afternoon, Parsons hosted a benefit dinner at Pier 60. The benefit served many purposes: to raise money for Parsons' scholarships, honor Proenza Schouler's Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez and Bonnie Brooks, President of Hudson's Bay Company, showcase the senior class' designs, and announce the Designers of the Year. That's a lot to pack into one evening--and it was a long one!--but considering the benefit raised nearly $1.7 million for scholarships it was completely worth it. We caught up with attendees Prabal Gurung and Proenza Schouler as well as Parsons grad Harim Jung, who took home the womenswear designer of the year awards and the Kering Empowering Imagination Award. Read on.