Fashion in New York: From Runway to Reality

4 credits · Undergraduate

Fashion isn't just about clothing - it's a system, a language, a form of power. This course brings students into the heart of New York's fashion world, one of the industry's great capitals, for a firsthand look at how it all comes together. Through weekly site visits, they'll go behind the scenes to see a collection take shape - from the first spark of an idea to the final runway reveal - and the strategic decisions that determine its global impact. Along the way, they'll develop the tools to analyze a collection, not just for its style but for its deeper meaning. Because fashion, as we know it, wasn't born just to make people look good. It emerged centuries ago as a reflection of state power and ideology. And today, as the industry reckons with urgent questions of sustainability and diversity, understanding its deeper structures has never been more essential.