Fashion Classes in NYC, New York

Learn about Worker Owned Co-Operatives and how they are the future of sustainable work. About this Event Join NYC FTC board member Grace Alignay as she discusses what worker owned co-operatives are and how they contribute to the values of democratic socialism. Fashion That Works is a worker-owned cooperative business based in Harlem that manufactures...

This special version of SXS 100 is intended for people who are interested in learning some of the basics of styling but are unable to commit to the full certificate program. Whether you’re visiting New York City this summer or are in need of insider styling fundamentals in your career, these three intensive sessions are perfect for people with limited...

This season, Coucou is partnering with French fashion brand Sézane. Born in Paris, Sézane offers timeless pieces with a French touch. During an exclusive soirée, Coucou teacher and model Quentin Bruno will explore the essence of ‘la mode française’ by defining essential vocab and examining the difference between French and US fashion. An...

Vintage has stood the test of time. Find out if it's right for you. See exactly what it entails, from the discovery of vintage clothing to cleaning and repair, to resale value. Learn the tricks of finding vintage, what customers want from vintage, and how to keep vintage in good condition. Whether you want to run a vintage boutique, use vintage clothing...

 Insider’s Guide: Fashion Design Resources for Creating Designs and Making Samples Find out how fabrics and trim are sourced, how sketches turn into patterns, and how samples are  executed. A close look  at the ins and outs of getting design elements together is discussed.  Next, tour local resources used by top designers,...

Women’s Breakfast: Pathways to Sustainability in Fashion Fashion companies are not implementing sustainable solutions fast enough to counterbalance the negative environmental and social impacts of its rapidly growing industry, and, according to a 2017 Ellen MacArthur Foundation report, if the industry continues on its current path, by 2050 it could...

Work in a team gaining step-by-step experience in doing your own professional-level photo shoot. Learn to shop the market, work with designers, and select the right models, hair, and make up for your shoot.  Stage your group’s concept and assist a professional fashion photographer to execute the shoot and receive digital images for your portfolio....

This course examines fashion retail e-commerce measurement strategies, and how to create and execute mobile and online/offline measurement planning using case studies. Digital data security and privacy issues are also discussed. Learn how to properly manage and assess the performance of web and e-commerce marketing (SEM, SEO, display/video ads campaigns,...

This workshop is for anyone in image, styling, color, events, or related industries who works with fabrics or fabric terminology. Increase your knowledge, vocabulary, and ability to advise clients on everything fabric-related, from fiber to finished product. Course features the essentials of fiber properties, methods of yarn and cloth manufacturing,...

This course is intended for students aspiring makeup artists with basic to no knowledge of makeup application techniques or working artists who would like extensive makeup training In this mini Beauty & Fashion program, the student will learn MAKE UP FOR EVER product knowledge via a full review of skincare and skin prep, advanced color theory,...

What better way to gain insight into key designers than through a combination of lectures and examinations of actual garments from the costume collection of The Museum at FIT?  Discover the greatest names of the past and trace their legacy through today. Gain a greater understanding of important designer trademarks and how to analyze historical...

Continue to develop an arsenal of professional techniques utilized by stylists, costumers, and wardrobe personnel. Importance is placed on research and context for types and levels of distress. Surface and physical distressing are explored using a variety of purpose-made as well as improvised tools and supplies. Students will develop their own permanent...

Expand your styling skills into the growing and lucrative still-life field favored by digital resources. Learn to position soft goods and other products in visually stimulating ways without the use of models. Participate in an actual photo shoot and receive digital images for your portfolio.  Note: Check room postings in the Fred P. Pomerantz...

Learn to put color and fashion psychology to work to better understand how your customers and clients shop and dress.  Learn how perceptions and emotions have a provocative and powerful influence when it comes to purchasing products and brands. Gain insight into how color determines consumer emotions, behavior and thought.  This proactive...