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If you’re ready to pursue a fashion degree, or simply want to see  what options are out there  when it comes to starting a career in the industry, you’ve come to the right place. Fashionista’s  Fashion School Directory , which we update regularly, lists hundreds of colleges and universities with fashion programs — including in design, merchandising, styling and other specialties — in the United States and abroad. It encompasses art and design schools, larger universities with great fashion programs (including HBCUs), as well as community colleges, technical colleges and everything in between. Beyond our directory, we’ve always been committed uncovering new resources and reporting on what’s next for aspiring fashion professionals. Browse our latest fashion school deep-dives, explainers, breakdowns and more below. Related: Are Fashion Students Designing for the Algorithm? Related: What It Take...

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday. Estée Lauder Posts Strong Q4 Sales Estée Lauder projected fiscal 2027 adjusted earnings per share of $3.10 to $3.35, topping analysts’ average estimate. The company credited strong spending by younger shoppers on trending brands like Le Labo and Balmain Beauty. “For fiscal 2027, we are affirming our confidence to accelerate organic sales growth. In addition, we are raising our outlook for an even stronger adjusted operating margin, as we double down on our strengths to further diversify growth across product categories and geographies, including accelerating growth in North America,” Stéphane de La Faverie, president and CEO, said in a statement. { Estée Lauder } Target Shows Signs of Recovery in Q2 Target reported its second straight quarter of gains, with net sales up 5.3% and net earnings rising to $1.8 billion, or $4.11 per share. CEO Michael Fiddelke noted str...

In early January of 2025, Mother was preparing to debut its first-ever store in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. But just days before it was set to open, one of the most destructive fires in L.A. history leveled the area, burning 23,448 acres and destroying 6,837 structures. Obviously, the store was put on pause. Now, 19 months later, the 15-year-old, L.A.-based brand finally has its first brick-and-mortar, this time on N. Canon Drive in Beverly Hills. “We were obviously upset and disappointed,” Co-Founder Lela Becker tells Fashionista of the fire. “But because of the level of devastation, we were just like, ‘We’re one little dot amongst everything.’ So, we just sort of left it behind us and moved on because there’s nothing you can do.” Photo: Courtesy of Mother There was never a plan to be in Beverly Hills, Becker says, but it ended up working out perfectly with the same concept and build of the origin...

The fashion and beauty industries are filled with interesting people from all over the world who have great taste — the types you can rely on for excellent travel recommendations. So, we’re asking them about their favorite food, shopping and wellness spots in their cities. Consider  this series  your fashion and beauty person’s guide to travel. “Ibiza is so much more than the parties people associate it with,” Annie Doble, founder and creative director of Annie’s Ibiza, tells Fashionista over email. As someone who has regularly visited the island since she was a teenager and has come to love it like a second home, Doble emphasizes that the true allure of Ibiza lies in its history, creativity and people. “Ibiza is unlike anywhere else in the world,” she explains. “It has this incredible ability to bring people together; you meet people from all walks of life, and somehow everyone connects.” She ope...

HQ:  Reno, NV Founder:  Michelle Nguyen Social: Instagram / TikTok Category: At-Home Lashes E-comm: tadbeauty.com Price Range:  $29-$110 Hero Product: Bliss Lash Clusters ($30), Wispy Lash Clusters ($30) Stockists: Ulta Beauty , Amazon PR Representation: Coterie Global How to get in touch: hello@tadbeauty.com Origin Story After moving from Vietnam to the U.S. at 18 years old, Michelle Nguyen trained as an esthetician and lash tech before eventually opening her own salon. Believing that supplying product to lash salons had the potential of being far more profitable than owning salons, Nguyen started selling lashes out of her garage, which grew into PLA Beauty, now the largest professional lash brand in the U.S. After 15 years of wearing lash extensions, Nguyen developed an allergic reaction to the adhesive. She tried every DIY lash on the market, but many poked and lifted. Nguyen leaned into manufacturing innovation, specifically 3D printing, to ...

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Why Emerging Fashion Brands Are Betting on L.A. Manufacturing California is the leading U.S. state for apparel manufacturing, and L.A. remains its main hub as it accounts for roughly 23% of national apparel-manufacturing employment. Anna Esposito, account director at L.A. manufacturer Lefty Production Co., said that the company is seeing more emerging brands interested in producing locally because they can review samples in person as well as change fit or construction quickly. L.A.’s cluster of apparel specialists also makes it different from manufacturers elsewhere in the U.S. { Glossy /paywalled} JW Anderson Denies Zara Collaboration Rumor Photo: JW Anderson on Instagram Following rumors swirling online about JW Anderson allegedly collaborating with fast-fashion retailer Zara, the designer’s Instagram account clarified that no such partnership is in the works. In an Instagram story posted on Fr...