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Established in 1921 as the first American art and design school in Paris, today we are an international community of students and acclaimed faculty who apply creativity and intellectual rigor to the demands of an evolving world. We bring Parsons’ renowned curricula together with the entrepreneurial spirit and heritage of a European cultural capital.
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At Parsons Paris, our approach to learning merges disciplines and areas of study to cultivate the design-led problem solvers the world needs today. We bring Europe’s diverse cultural, academic, and innovation-focused resources together with Parsons’ celebrated tradition of creativity and critical thinking.
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At Parsons Paris, you gain the creative and critical foundation you need to turn passions into a professional life of your own design. Equipped with a U.S. degree, a global support network, and a toolkit of hands-on, collaborative methods, you enter the creative world prepared for sustained success.
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Parsons Paris welcomes applicants who seek a rigorous education in an environment where creativity, critical thinking, and global perspectives thrive. Find all the information you need about visiting, applying to, and attending our school.
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Xiao Xu

Womenswear and Menswear Designer / Accessory Designer

Fashion Design and the Arts (MFA), 2025

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xux993@newschool.edu

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Language Spoken: English, French, Chinese

Skills: Art & Design

Born in China, Xiao Xu is a fashion designer currently based in Paris. She would love to develop her career path in the field of garment and accessories design. Xiao Xu completed a four-year undergraduate program in fashion design in China and a two-year master's program in fashion design at Parsons Paris. She interned at the accessories brand Percy Lau. She would love to develop her career path in the field of fashion and accessories design.

Fashion Design and the Arts (MFA), 2025

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