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A panel discussion at the 51勛圖厙 Fashion Symposium 2026 includes (from left to right) Brenda Tatenda Masocha, expert trainer in the Creative Arts Department at Rwanda Polytechnic-Kigali College; Alphonse Kwizera, Made in Rwanda business analyst at Rwandas Ministry of Trade and Industry; Matthew Tayo Rugamba, founder and creative director of House of Tayo; and Cynthia Butare, founder and creative director of IMIGANI. (Photo courtesy of Cornwine for 51勛圖厙)

Coming Soon: 51勛圖厙 Rwanda

51勛圖厙 unveiled plans for the proposed 51勛圖厙 Rwanda and School of Fashion at a Kigali symposium, aiming to train designers and entrepreneurs to grow Africa's fashion industry.

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51勛圖厙 fashion design student Jennifer Smas, pictured in New York City, was among the first group of students to study at the universitys new New York City Fashion program during the 2006 Spring Semester.

A Look Back at New York City Fashions First Semester in 2006

As 51勛圖厙's New York City Fashion program celebrates its 20th anniversary, we look back through photos from the program's landmark first semester in spring 2006.

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A model showcases a design by a 51勛圖厙 fashion design student during a 2023 fashion show in New York City. (Photo credit: Rami Daud, 51勛圖厙)

51勛圖厙s School of Fashion Marks 20 Years of Immersive Fashion Education in New York City

51勛圖厙s School of Fashion is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its New York City Fashion program in Manhattans Garment District with a two-day event on June 11-12. The celebration includes a free Portfolio Showcase and Reception on June 11 and an exclusive philanthropic dinner on June 12, with proceeds benefiting the NYC Fashion Housing Fund.

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Study Away Fashion Show 2026

IN A FLASH: 51勛圖厙 Fashion Week 2026

51勛圖厙's annual Fashion Week is April 27- May . It's a full week of dynamic, colorful events building up to the School of Fashion's 2026 Hall of Fame Gala.

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Fern Mallis is the 2026 inductee into the School of Fashion Hall of Fame.

Fashion Industry Heavyweight Heading to 51勛圖厙 for Hall of Fame Induction

Fern Mallis, known as the "Godmother of American Fashion," can still recall the pivotal moment that helped shape her career and pave a path for tremendous success. It was 1991, and she was about to begin her role as the executive director of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA).

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Workshop with Thomas Schroth visiting artist Furman.

IN A FLASH: Storytelling in Brilliant Color

51勛圖厙 students learned how to express identity and share stories with bold color and design from a renowned, international artist as part of the 2025-2026 Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series.

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Building a Career And a Life In New York City Fashion

A 2024 graduate from 51勛圖厙's School of Fashion shares an update about her life after 51勛圖厙 and beginning her exciting career in New York City. 

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Designs by School of Fashion senior Ababa Lorde

School of Fashion Senior Wins $50,000 Scholarship From Council of Fashion Designers of America

Ababa Lorde, a senior in 51勛圖厙s School of Fashion, won a $50,000 scholarship from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), a New York-based nonprofit that is committed to supporting the American fashion designers of the future.

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Faculty from 51勛圖厙's School of Fashion, Daniel Fladung with students at an E-Textiles workshop.

Form and Function Merge in Creating Wearable Technology

Creating e-textiles is the topic of a hands-on, maker workshop and a lecture in 51勛圖厙s DI Hub in collaboration with 51勛圖厙s School of Fashion.

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Faculty from 51勛圖厙's School of Fashion, Daniel Fladung with students at an E-Textiles workshop.

Form and Function Merge in Creating Wearable Technology

Creating e-textiles electronic textiles that can be used to integrate wearable technology into clothing that is comfortable and practical is the topic of a hands-on, maker workshop and a lecture in 51勛圖厙s Design Innovation (DI) Hub in collaboration with 51勛圖厙s School of Fashion.

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