Fashion Design and Merchandising Department

Fashion Design and Merchandising Department

Two runway looks and student working on fashion design

Fashion Design and Merchandising

Creative and real-world, hands-on, flexible learning prepares you for careers in fashion design, buying, trends, and merchandising that incorporates sustainable and socially responsible practices. You build a network through professional events and internships, and have an opportunity to study abroad in Europe and Asia.


Award winning faculty with industry experience

"The St. Kate's fashion program is a close-knit community, where strong relationships form between students and faculty due to our small class sizes. We place an emphasis on creating leaders in the fashion industry who are fashion innovators and change agents. Our students have the unique opportunity to partner with leading fashion brands in Minnesota on course projects and competitions, preparing them for successful careers upon graduation." – Jacqueline Parr, assistant professor