Join us for a Fall Open House and see Marist for yourself. Explore our stunning riverfront campus, learn more about academics and admissions, and get a firsthand look at life as a Red Fox. Along the way, you'll hear from students, faculty, and staff about the opportunities, connections, and experiences that make Marist special. Register Below:
Join us for a Fall Open House and see Marist for yourself. Explore our stunning riverfront campus, learn more about academics and admissions, and get a firsthand look at life as a Red Fox. Along the way, you'll hear from students, faculty, and staff about the opportunities, connections, and experiences that make Marist special. Register Below:
Join us for a Fall Open House and see Marist for yourself. Explore our stunning riverfront campus, learn more about academics and admissions, and get a firsthand look at life as a Red Fox. Along the way, you'll hear from students, faculty, and staff about the opportunities, connections, and experiences that make Marist special. Register Below:
Join us for a Fall Open House and see Marist for yourself. Explore our stunning riverfront campus, learn more about academics and admissions, and get a firsthand look at life as a Red Fox. Along the way, you'll hear from students, faculty, and staff about the opportunities, connections, and experiences that make Marist special. Register Below:
The Fashion Merchandising program at Marist University prepares students to plan, market, and manage fashion products through a blend of business, branding, and consumer insight. Students create retail strategies, marketing campaigns, and brand-focused projects through applied learning experiences. With access to New York City and global opportunities, students gain an understanding of the fashion marketplace. Students develop expertise in consumer behavior, brand management, marketing, merchandising, and strategic planning—skills that are valued throughout the fashion industry and across the broader business world. The program emphasizes real-world application and industry engagement for careers in merchandising and marketing.
Marist’s Fashion programs are recognized among the best in the United States, including being named one of the top 15 programs in the nation (Vogue) and one of only 10 institutions worldwide shaping the future of fashion (Forbes).
Access to leading fashion markets in New York City and around the world, including internships, site visits, and study opportunities at Marist’s Florence campus.
Hands-on, industry-connected learning through experiences such as MPorium, a student-run retail boutique, and Measure Magazine, a student-produced fashion publication focused on brand storytelling and creative direction.
Applied learning in areas such as buying, merchandising, marketing, and product development through industry-informed projects and client-focused work.
What do you learn in Fashion Product Development?
Marist's Fashion Product Development program provides a foundation in contemporary concepts of the apparel industry. It covers various aspects such as product development, production, sourcing, branding, licensing, and product data management. By pursuing a minor in Product Development, students gain valuable insights into how fashion products are designed and managed throughout their entire lifecycle. Students take courses such as:
Fashion students develop essential creative and technical skills for success in the industry. Through coursework and hands-on experiences, they build a strong foundation and acquire vital skills necessary for real-world fashion settings. Learn more about the student learning outcomes for fashion. >
The National Retail Federation Student Association
The National Retail Federation Student Association (NRFSA) is a national network designed for college students pursuing careers in the retail industry. Managed by the NRF Foundation, it connects over 1,500 college students with leaders in various retail sectors, including marketing, merchandising, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. Through it, students can explore real career paths, build valuable connections with recruiters from top brands, and gain firsthand insights from retail executives.
Marist faculty members come from a wide range of backgrounds and possess various areas of expertise, providing students with insights from experienced industry professionals. With small class sizes, students receive personalized attention and gain hands-on experience, which helps them develop a thorough understanding of the Fashion Industry. Meet a few of our faculty members below, or view all our faculty members. >
Drawing on his hands-on experience and best practices, Bradley emphasizes and demystifies the digital skills needed to create effective, accurate flats, textile designs, tech packages, and CAD presentations.
Before coming to Marist, Jodi spent 10 years working in product development for Macy's. Jodi's responsibilities included developing various product lines, attending fit sessions, negotiating with vendors, and conducting trend research.
Scott pursued a degree in Studio Art focusing on Fiberarts and Sculpture with an emphasis on creating textile and prints for use in fashion, performance, and installation work. He constructed, dyed, and distressed costumes for professional theatre, opera, and ballet early in his career.
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