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AAS Fashion Design alumni are leading innovation in sustainable fashion technology, working in design studios, developing businesses, and building brands globally. Graduates have joined major companies such as Chanel, Theory, Calvin Klein, Eileen Fisher, Kate Spade, Donna Karan, Urban Zen, Proenza Schouler, Tory Burch, and GAP. Other alumni—such as Blanca Rodriguez, Tai Le, Jay Godfrey, and Aimee Kestenberg—start their own lines right out of the gate.

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Alumni Success

Many AAS Fashion Design alumni have started their own lines after graduating from the program, including: 

    • Aimee Kestenberg
    • Anthony Thomas Galante
    • Atelier Rachelle
    • Autumn Adeigbo
    • Bleis Madrid
    • Brock Collection
    • Jay Godfrey
    • J.F. & Son/Project 1281
    • TAILE Vietnam
    • Tanya Taylor

AAS Fashion Design alumni work in the following positions and firms:

  • Senior menswear design consultant, Tommy Hilfiger
  • Senior sweater designer, Theory/Theyskens’ Theory
  • Accessories designer, Proenza Schouler
  • Senior swimwear designer, Victoria’s Secret
  • Designer, Michael Kors
  • Senior designer, Women’s Sportswear, True Religion Brand Jeans
  • Manager, Color and Concept Department, A|X Armani Exchange
  • Associate designer, Yigal Azroël, Inc.
  • Associate designer and line coordinator, Nicole Miller

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