Fashion Systems

The fashion business has grown from the storied Parisian houses of the early 20th century into a global phenomenon. It is highly complex, multi-faceted, and undergoing reinvention. In this course, you will learn about long-standing factors that impact the existing fashion system such as consumption, inclusion, and labor. You’ll explore the “slow fashion” movement, look at holistic and human-centric product development strategies, and build a brand story with core values at its heart. Finally, you’ll consider sustainability and environmental responsibility throughout the fashion design and production processes.In this course, you’ll be learning from the following Parsons faculty and industry experts:

• Laura Lanteri, Parsons Faculty, Creative Director/Founder, LLNY
• Lucy Jones, Parsons Faculty, CEO, FFORA
• Amanda Hallay, Fashion Historian, Author & Consultant
• Sydney Price, Parsons Faculty, Founder/CEO, The Knew Purpose

• How to integrate systems thinking to advance fashion business models

• Ability to articulate the predominant design techniques within the fashion system

• How to develop a holistic product lifecycle

• Ways to engage in community outreach, media relations, and brand partnerships to better serve underrepresented customer groups

Syllabus

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Systems Thinking
Week 2
The Human-Centric Approach
Week 3
A Holistic Fashion System
Week 4
Environmental Responsibility

FAQ

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.

The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

What background knowledge is necessary?

This course is open to all who are interested in learning about the fashion business. Previous experience in fashion or in a creative field is recommended, but not required.

Is this course truly 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online. There is no need to attend any class in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

What does this course cover?

In this course, you will learn about long-standing factors that impact the existing fashion system such as consumption, inclusion, and labor. You’ll explore the “slow fashion” movement, look at holistic and human-centric product development strategies, and build a brand story with core values at its heart. Finally, you’ll consider sustainability and environmental responsibility throughout the fashion design and production processes.

Where can I find the suggested supplementary reading?

Please consult the course guide for the list of supplementary reading. The purpose of the supplemental readings is to learn more about the topic(s) covered in this course. Please note these materials are strictly optional for those who want to invest in the purchase, and they are not required to complete the course.

Reviews

It was my first course and i am really excited for the content and the results. I would definitely suggest it to someome who wants to expand his knowledge in fashion and evolve his work.

I learned so much about sustainability and much more

A clear and straight forward course that is informative and comprehensive.