St. Kate's Department of Fashion Design and Merchandising - FDM

St. Kate's Department of Fashion Design and Merchandising - FDM Dream of shaping the future of fashion? At St.

Kate’s, our Fashion Design & Merchandising program blends creativity with business skills to help you thrive in today’s industry. Kate’s, our Fashion Design & Merchandising program blends creativity with business skills to help you thrive in today’s fast-changing industry. From design studios to real-world internships, you’ll gain hands-on experience in trend forecasting, merchandising, brand deve

lopment, and sustainable practices. With small classes, personalized mentorship, and global learning opportunities, you’ll join a supportive community that empowers you to grow as a designer, innovator, and leader. Graduate ready to make an impact, whether launching your own brand, advancing retail strategy, or driving sustainable change in fashion.

Looking for a flexible part-time job this semester that boosts your resume? The Fashion Design and Merchandising departm...
08/10/2026

Looking for a flexible part-time job this semester that boosts your resume? The Fashion Design and Merchandising department is hiring!

Check out the graphic for job openings and apply now on Handshake!

Congratulations to Maya Van Grootheest, recipient of the Kathleen McTie Friedrich Scholarship! 💜Maya’s dedication to gro...
06/11/2026

Congratulations to Maya Van Grootheest, recipient of the Kathleen McTie Friedrich Scholarship! 💜

Maya’s dedication to growth, learning, and exploring new opportunities continues to inspire our Fashion Design & Merchandising community. From studying abroad in Japan to pursuing research in AI ethics in retail, her future in the fashion industry is bright.

We can’t wait to see all that you accomplish next, and congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

Photo Credit: Tara Sloane

⏰ Don’t miss your chance to join St. Kate’s Fashion Summer Workshop! Registration closes June 15th, and spots are fillin...
06/10/2026

⏰ Don’t miss your chance to join St. Kate’s Fashion Summer Workshop! Registration closes June 15th, and spots are filling fast on a first-come, first-served basis.

Spend July 6–10 exploring fashion design, product development, and the business of style while building portfolio-ready projects alongside industry-inspired faculty.

To reserve your spot, have a parent or guardian email 📩 [email protected] ASAP!

Learn more: https://www.stkate.edu/fashion-summer-workshop

Dreaming of a career in the fashion industry? 🧵✨ Take the first step this summer at St. Kate's!Join us for a hands-on wo...
05/26/2026

Dreaming of a career in the fashion industry? 🧵✨ Take the first step this summer at St. Kate's!

Join us for a hands-on workshop from Monday, July 6th to Friday, July 10th (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM). You'll explore fashion design, product development, and the business behind the style, and leave with amazing portfolio pieces! 🎨💼

⚠️ Registration Info:
Spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To lock in your spot, have your parent or guardian email 📩 [email protected] to register you ASAP!

More information can be found here: https://www.stkate.edu/fashion-summer-workshop

As we wrap up our week of Katwalk features, a huge thank you goes out to our incredible panel of guest judges! We are so...
05/22/2026

As we wrap up our week of Katwalk features, a huge thank you goes out to our incredible panel of guest judges! We are so grateful for our network of fashion professionals who volunteer their time. They provide industry-level feedback to our design and merchandising students, while helping our faculty keep our curriculum aligned with the modern retail world. Thank you, Judges! 🙌✨

We are thrilled to announce that received the Best of Show Runway title for their collection, Trepidation, at this yea...
05/22/2026

We are thrilled to announce that received the Best of Show Runway title for their collection, Trepidation, at this year's Katwalk.

Trepidation is a high-end, upscale spring/summer streetwear collection inspired by spiders and nature. Beyond its striking aesthetic, the collection demonstrates industry-readiness.

This award is sponsored by , a St. Paul-based apparel design house and manufacturing partner. Specializing in full-scale design, development, and production, Clothier Design Source is a champion of emerging talent, regularly mentoring our interns and hiring our graduates.

Fashion isn't just about what hits the runway; it's also about the incredible business strategy behind the scenes! Congr...
05/21/2026

Fashion isn't just about what hits the runway; it's also about the incredible business strategy behind the scenes! Congratulations to Lei Eklund, Megan Nyholm, Mikayla Roper, & Shelby Schwartz for winning Best of Show Mounted at this year's Katwalk!

Their incredible project tackled a real-world challenge: analyzing whether the country of Jordan aligns with the strict sustainability goals of the apparel brand Marc O'Polo for blouse production. They mapped out the entire supply chain calendar, found factory partners, and even designed a plan to communicate transparently with consumers. Amazing job, team!

Thank you to the award sponsor, ! As a Minnesota-based custom apparel leader, Merchology employs many of our graduates. They even helped us create this year's Katwalk merch! Thank you for being a wonderful supporter of our program!

Huge congratulations to Sophia Jones & Chiasee Moua for winning the Best Sustainable Garment award at this year's Katwal...
05/20/2026

Huge congratulations to Sophia Jones & Chiasee Moua for winning the Best Sustainable Garment award at this year's Katwalk for Vandavelvette!

Why we’re obsessed:
🌸 Made in collaboration with local, women-owned studio
🍃 Fabric is naturally dyed with real flowers and leaves
✂️ Made with a zero-waste pattern!

This award is sponsored by our friends at , a local Mpls favorite creating incredible products from upcycled materials. Thank you for supporting sustainable student talent! 🪵🪡

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