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  • Melquan Ganzy

    Assistant Professor of Fashion Management

    Email
    ganzm949@newschool.edu

    Office Location
    Parsons Faculty Hotseat

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    Melquan Ganzy

    Profile

    Melquan Ganzy is the Founder and Creative Director of The GANZY, a creative platform that uses fashion and journalism to advocate for social discontent and underrepresented communities. Ganzy’s conceptual work builds upon authentic story-telling and collaborative imagery. He strives to work with unique creatives to execute projects that acknowledge and applaud the resiliency of marginalized and invisible groups. Ganzy is also a contributing writer and content producer for The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). Ganzy earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications Journalism at North Carolina Central University, and a Master of Arts in Fashion Studies from Parsons School of Design at The New School. 

     

    Degrees Held

    Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications Journalism, North Carolina Central University 

    Master of Arts in Fashion Studies, Parsons School of Design at The New School


    Professional Affiliation

    Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated


    Recent Publications

    Insights Into Disability Social Activism In Fashion, CFDA


    Research Interests

    Intersectionality, Black Masculinity, Gender Studies, Social Activism 


    Current Courses

    Futures: Fashion Communication
    PAFC 1500, Spring 2025

    Global & Local Leadership
    PMFM 5060, Spring 2025

    Manufacturing & Production
    PMFM 5050, Spring 2025

    Past Courses

    Communication & Social Media
    PMFM 5090, Summer 2024

    Core 1
    PAFC 1100, Fall 2024

    Digital Studio & Branding
    PMFM 5080, Summer 2024

    Futures: Fashion Communication
    PAFC 1500, Fall 2024

    Intro to Fashion Management
    PMFM 5000, Fall 2024

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