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Kent State's School of Fashion Marks 20 Years of New York City Fashion Program
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (177+ words) Kent State's School of Fashion is marking 20 years in New York City with its New York City Fashion Program. The program immerses about 150 students a year in real-world education alongside working industry professionals for a semester-long, education-away experience. The program…...
Women Who Rock: Salomon's Jenny Taylor on Finding Mentors Who Inspire You
6+ hour, 9+ min ago (405+ words) Jenny Taylor, vice president of marketing at Salomon, discusses how to find mentors and other career advice as part of the FN Women Who Rock series. The ability to move fast is the best skill to have right now for…...
Nordstrom Funds FIT Tailoring Program to Build Alterations Pipeline
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (618+ words) Nordstrom is investing in its alterations business'and underwriting the workforce to sustain it. At a ceremony on campus held this month, the first cohort of students in the retailer's new tailoring certificate program received completion certificates at the Fashion Institute…...
The New School Reduces Staff by 87 People
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (265+ words) With enrollment down by 20 percent since 2021, the New York City school has laid off 68 staffers and 19 faculty members. Having seen enrollment dive by 20 percent since 2021 and looking to bridge a $48 million budget deficit, The New School has reduced its workforce…...
Sixth Edition of Sarabande's Creative Careers Fair "What Now?' to Take Place in London on June 16
1+ week, 5+ day ago (295+ words) The fair, which took place in New York City earlier this month, was a sellout. FORWARD MARCH: After a successful run in New York City earlier this month, the Sarabande careers fair "What Now?" will take place at the foundation's…...
Frances Valentine's Elyce Arons Addresses LIM College Graduates at 87th Commencement Ceremony
3+ week, 2+ day ago (390+ words) Arons advised the graduates to embrace risks, follow their passions, and shape the future with creativity and determination. Elyce Arons, cofounder and chief executive officer of Frances Valentine, was the keynote speaker at LIM College's 87th annual commencement ceremony held at…...
CFDA Scholarship Fund to Award Record $1. 5 Million to Design Students This Year
4+ week, 14+ hour ago (261+ words) The CFDA, which is celebrating 30 years of CFDA Scholarships, has several new scholarship partners this year. The Council of Fashion Designers of America, which has been awarding scholarships for 30 years, will bestow a record $1. 5 million in scholarships to design students…...
Maurice Malone Launches Denim Workshop in Brooklyn
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (22+ words) Maurice Malone is launching Denim Workshop, a nine-week hands-on program designed to teach students the process of making jeans domestically....
Wrangler Drops Back-to-School Collection with State Bags
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (346+ words) Wrangler is going back to school. The heritage denim brand teamed with State Bags for a 10-piece collection of back-to-school essentials. The collection combines Wrangler's denim and cowboy roots with State's focus on functional design. "We're so excited to partner…...
Wolverine and Metallica Continue to Celebrate the Next Gen of Skilled Tradespeople With Latest Collab
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (191+ words) Fifty percent of proceeds from every item sold will go to supporting students studying skilled trades. Wolverine has released the latest chapter of its ongoing collaboration with All Within My Hands" Metallica Scholars Initiative. "At its core, this partnership is…...