Hi guys, I'm currently a junior and super interested in fashion design. I wanna stay in NYC for college, though. Can anyone suggest some of the top fashion colleges in New York City? Thanks!
Hello! New York City is a great place to study fashion design, and there are several top-notch fashion colleges located in the city. Here are some of the best options for you:
1. Parsons School of Design: Known for its location in Manhattan and its notable alumni (such as Marc Jacobs and Donna Karan), Parsons is a top choice for students looking to study fashion. The school offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in fashion design and is part of The New School.
2. Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT): FIT, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, is located in the heart of the city and focuses exclusively on fashion and related fields. It offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in fashion design, as well as degrees in related fields like textile design and fashion merchandising.
3. Pratt Institute: Though not a fashion-focused school, Pratt Institute in Brooklyn has a highly-regarded fashion design program within its School of Design. Students can earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in fashion, as well as study fashion design alongside other design disciplines.
Although these are some of the most well-known options, there are other schools in the city that offer fashion design programs as well. As you continue your search, be sure to visit each school's website, attend open houses or information sessions, and speak with current students or alumni to get a better sense of which program might be the best fit for you.
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