Welcome to the Fashion Design and Retailing Department. Earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fashion Design and Retailing, choose a concentration in Apparel Design or Merchandising, and prepare for a career as a fashion designer, retail buyer, technical designer, retail merchandising analyst, product developer, retail manager, patternmaker, visual merchandiser, product manager, theatrical costumer, fashion merchandiser, market researcher, fashion coordinator, or costume curator.
Fashion Industry
Students work closely with faculty to understand all aspects of the fashion industry.
Project Runway
Season 15 of Project Runway featured FSU fashion alums Cornelius Ortiz '15 and Nathalia JMag '16.
Why Choose Framingham State University?
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Business and industry partnerships
State-of-the-art computer technology
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Professional curriculum combined with strong Liberal Arts
Located in suburban Boston
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Dynamic merchandising and design opportunities
Seven full-time faculty
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Small classes and individual attention
Individual advising and career counseling
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Diverse student body
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Framingham State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
Brendan Moran
Fashion Design and Retailing
"My professors have a wealth of knowledge and industry experience. Framingham State University is also in a pivotal location. We are so connected to TJX, and it’s easy to go into Boston. We are a big hub."
Mackenzie O'Connor
Fashion Design and Retailing
"As a merchandiser, I am still designing things. It is very helpful to know the design aspects."
Kayla Person '15
Designer at Diane Gilman Jeans
"The Fashion Design and Retailing department has helped me translate into the workforce through real world experience involving internships, participating in the fashion club, and classroom collaborations."