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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...

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Occasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. This in no way affects our editorial decision-making. For our  Weekly Drop Watch  column, Fashionista scours the market to curate the most noteworthy releases from our favorite fashion and beauty brands. Keep scrolling for this week’s highlights. Fashion Launches Betsey Johnson x Paris Hilton In honor of Betsey Johnson’s 84th birthday this week, the designer partnered with Paris Hilton for a party-ready collaboration. Celebrating “the enduring connection between two icons who have inspired generations through their unapologetic individuality, love of glamour and belief that fashion should always be fun,” the collection includes a tiered pink dress ($169, worn by Hilton in the above campaign image), a “That’s Hot!” book bag ($128), a pink-and-white slip dress ($99) and several other mini dresses, handbags and shoes. Shop all of the pieces now at betseyjohnson.com ....

At skin-care company 4AM, Co-Founders (and college best friends!) Jade Beguelin and Sabrina Sade work hard to play hard. Although the Georgetown University alumnae’s post-grad lives took them in very different directions — Beguelin worked in finance, while Sade went to medical school — they both struggled to keep up with elaborate, multi-step skin-care routines. The green juice-drinking, Alo-wearing, Pilates princess aesthetic often accompanying these aspirational skin-care regimens simply didn’t fit with their demanding schedules (or late nights out), so the duo built a beauty brand that celebrates, rather than constricts, busy lives. “If you want to go out, if you want to take a tequila shot at 4 a.m., who are we as a skin-care brand to shame you for that?” Sade, now a physician and post-doctoral dermatology researcher, tells Fashionista. “We are actually going to do that with you and celebrate that with you.” Sabrina Sad...

At The Shade, a new nail studio concept from The Tox Founder Courtney Yeager, appointments start with clients laying face-down on a massage table. But that's not the only part of the experience that differs from your standard mani/pedi. The business, which opened its SoHo flagship in June, is on a mission to reimagine the modern nail salon experience. Its method involves a full-scale experience, engulfing visitors in a calming atmosphere featuring private suites and waterless nail treatments (read: no soaking in shared tubs). The Tox's signature lymphatic body sculpting techniques are also integrated into The Shade's manicures and pedicures — hence the initial face-down position — in pursuit of upgrading a traditional gel fill to a self-care reset. "I looked at every pain point in the traditional [nail salon] experience and used it as an opportunity to build something better," Yeager tells Fashionista over email. "The Shade is a place you can actually come...

Just as its beloved barely there skin tints fade in a long-wear scenario, the "no-makeup makeup " era is beginning to dissipate. Although the minimalist beauty trend (defined by bare eyes and glowing skin) went platinum thanks to Hailey Bieber variants, community-based social media platform Reddit observed an 81% year-over-year decline in views to "no-makeup makeup" mentions, according to its first-ever beauty report, titled " The People's Beauty Index ," released this month. With more than 130 million daily active users flocking to Reddit for genuine (read: transparent) product reviews and conversations, the platform's new report tracked the biggest shifts within its beauty-related forums from the past year. Perhaps it's fitting that "no-makeup makeup" is fizzling out as consumers are increasingly reminiscing about 2016-era beauty trends that spotlighted bold cut creases and sculpted faces beaten to the gods. Beauty brands are ...

Sponsored Story Press Account Director — Beauty, Wellness & Lifestyle Press Department  ·  Full-Time  ·  New York, NY ABOUT WALKER DRAWAS Walker Drawas is a boutique PR and brand marketing agency headquartered in New York City with offices in Los Angeles. We partner with forward-thinking brands across fashion, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle to build cultural relevance, drive earned media, and deliver campaigns that resonate. Our press department sits at the intersection of storytelling, relationships, and results. THE ROLE We are seeking a sharp, connected, and highly motivated Account Director to lead press strategy and day-to-day execution across a roster of beauty, wellness, and lifestyle clients. This is a senior individual contributor and team leadership role reporting directly to agency leadership. The ideal candidate has deep roots in the beauty and wellne...

Sponsored Story Lulla Collection & Bindya Accessories is an established importer and wholesaler of fashion accessories, handbags, scarves, hats, beachwear, and lifestyle products. We work with many of the nation’s leading retailers and are looking for an energetic, organized, and detail-oriented individual to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats and wants to build a long-term career in wholesale sales, customer service, logistics, and business operations. Position Summary We are seeking an Assistant Sales & Logistics Coordinator who will support our wholesale sales team while assisting with the day-to-day coordination of shipping, importing, inventory, and office operations. The ideal candidate is personable, highly organized, comfortable working with customers and vendors, proficient in Microsoft Excel, and eager to learn all aspects of the wholesale fashion accessories business. Key Responsibilities Sales Supp...