Anifa Mvuemba's fashion label Hanifa seemed to be on an upward trajectory. It received celebrity endorsement from the likes of Savannah James, Ashley Graham, Quinta Brunson, Megan Thee Stallion, Gabrielle Union and Bella Hadid ; it garnered lots of industry attention, including being named as a finalist in the 2021 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund ; and it had a loyal consumer fanbase, as proven by the multiple sold-out drops. Yet in March, Mvuemba announced that she's pausing the brand's production indefinitely. The label became a victim of manufacturing delays, late shipping and disgruntled customers. "Right now, I'm reflecting. I'm protecting what matters to me in this season. And I’m allowing myself to be human in the process. I don’t know exactly what the future of Hanifa looks like at this very moment. And for the first time in 14 years, I’m okay with saying that out loud," Mvuemba told The Cut . Hanifa's fate reveals the uncomfortable truth that someti...
Regardless of your chosen focus in the fashion field, jumpstarting your academic journey will not only boost your resume, but it will also prepare you for your future career. For high schoolers looking to get a head start, many universities offer fashion-focused summer programs that double as college credit. For example, ASU FIDM builds up foundational fashion skills, LIM College exposes students to a hands-on design studio and Parsons delves into the business of styling. Plus, many schools offer courses tailored toward other fashion-related disciplines: Marist University explores fashion merchandising, Vogue College of Fashion dives into fashion media and Maine College of Art & Design offers a course on jewelry design. Ahead, we've rounded up a list of 2026 pre-college summer programs, courses and even camps spanning multiple fashion industry fields currently accepting applications. ACA Project Endeavor Fashion Design About the program: a two-week, college credit-earnin...