Fashion Design
Fashion is a staggering $3 trillion growing global industry with a variety of exciting career paths.
The Program
Unlike any other program, CCS’s Fashion Design program integrates all aspects of fashion design education in the foundation year. This includes both apparel and accessories design, from ready-to-wear and Avant-Garde to footwear and handbags. Conceive, make and merchandise your original fashion apparel and accessories all in a single program.
Developed in collaboration with several globally recognized fashion brands, this program offers unparalleled opportunities for real-world experience, including sponsored project studios and access to industry experts.
Possible Career Choices
Experiential Learning in Fashion Design
With our extensive industry connections spanning over a century, we ensure that the active learning our students engage in aligns with industry needs, preparing them for careers. Through hands-on experiences and reflection, students bridge classroom knowledge with real-world applications, both within and outside traditional classroom settings. Experiential learning opportunities are integrated into academic programs. Offered within courses or programs of study, these opportunities enable students to apply their knowledge through educational projects, partnerships, and placements.
Stuart Weitzman
Detroit Institute of Arts
The Show
Notable Alumni
CCS’s Entertainment Arts alumni have touched every major industry giant and startup, both nationally and internationally. From Burbank to Berlin, and here in Detroit, Concept Design graduates pursue multiple avenues upon graduation.
Cameron Sucaet '23
Assistant Footwear Designer, BCBG Max Azria
Lauren Zampaglione '21
Assistant Technical Designer, Marc Jacobs
Nikki Qurie Park '23
Assistant Designer, Louis Vuitton
