Washington Fashion Schools & Programs The only university in the D.C. area offering Fashion Design and Merchandising programs is Marymount University which is located about 15 minutes away in Arlington, Virginia. In addition to classroom study, Marymount University's bachelor of arts programs in Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising offer students superb career preparation through an annual fashion show, study abroad opportunity, and required internship program. Marymount University also offers minors in Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising.

Fashion Schools, Programs & Courses in Washington
Subjects listed are highlights of programs and/or courses offered.
Harrington College of Design Brown College Argosy University University of Phoenix American Intercontinental University Kaplan University Le Cordon Bleu Schools International Academy of Design & Technology Argosy University Audubon Expedition Institute Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography The Art Institutes The Art Institutes Sanford Brown Institute Harrington College of Design University of Phoenix Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography Argosy University DeVry University Vet Tech Institute The Art Institutes The Art Institute Online

Why Washington is a Great Place to Study Fashion
Washington D.C. is a thriving city that offers many retail job opportunities for fashion students and professionals. In addition to stand-alone stores, area malls provide an abundance of specialty apparel and department stores. Georgetown Park mall has a wide selection of stores while Tysons Galleria is an upscale mall with more than 120 retailers and several anchor stores including Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Macy's. The famous Union Station located in the heart of DC, is also a popular shopping destination with over 100 stores.

Other Resources for Fashion Education and Careers in Washington
  • DCFASHIONWEEK
  • Textile Society of America
  • Washington Design Center
  • Washington Fashionista Meetup Group
  • Washington Fashion Industry Meetup Group
  • Fashion - Employers in Washington
  • Burlington Coat Factory
  • Downtown Locker Room
  • JCPenney

  • Fashion - Internship Opportunities in Washington
  • Federated Department Stores
  • Nordstrom
  • Sears
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