Visual merchandising is the art of displaying products in stores to attract customers and boost sales. It’s about making things look good so people want to buy them. When you walk into a store, everything you see—the window display, how clothes are folded, where items are placed, the colors, the lighting—was all planned by a […]
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Standing out and evolution are two mainstays of the fashion industry. Both seem to come naturally to Siba alumna, AK Brown. The 2014 graduate of Siba’s Retail Management/Fashion Merchandising program (now called Fashion Development & Merchandising) has built a business on how to develop, transform, and thrive in the fashion world. Now, she’s using her
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As a fashion development & merchandising student, you are likely aware of the ever-changing nature of the fashion industry. With new trends emerging every season, it can be challenging to stay ahead of the curve. One crucial aspect of the industry that can help you succeed is fashion forecasting. In this article, we will explore
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If you’re passionate about fashion, art, and design, then studying fashion design is an important subject necessary to understand the full-circle experience of fashion development & merchandising. Fashion development & merchandising graduates from Siba are exposed to numerous facets of career paths with the field, full of opportunities to be creative and then instructed as
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Fashion is more than fabric and trends—it’s a dynamic blend of art, culture, business, and innovation. For students pursuing fashion development & merchandising, studying clothing and design is a foundational pillar that shapes their understanding of the industry from concept to consumer. It’s where creativity meets strategy, and where style becomes a powerful tool for
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When most people think of fashion, their minds immediately go to sketchbooks, runways, and the latest trends. But behind every stunning collection and viral look is a complex web of business decisions, marketing strategies, and retail dynamics. That’s where fashion selling and management comes in—and why it’s a must-study for any fashion development & merchandising
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Open doors = opportunity. That is our mindset and our culture at Stevens – The Institute of Business & Arts, where we incorporate a campus-wide open-door policy from the moment you first visit us. Open doors create pathways for easy communication among students, faculty, administration, alumni, and community partners. To us, an open door is […]
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Are you passionate about fashion development & merchandising and interested in turning your passion into a career? Do you enjoy staying up-to-date on the latest trends and styles? If so, a degree in fashion development & merchandising may be the perfect fit for you. fashion development & merchandising is a dynamic and exciting field that
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As a student pursuing a degree in fashion, textiles, or a related field, you may wonder why studying apparel production processes and evaluation is essential. After all, isn’t fashion all about design and creativity? While design is a crucial aspect of the fashion industry, understanding the production processes and evaluation of apparel is equally important.
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With so many paths to choose from after graduation, we love seeing how graduates leverage their Fashion Development & Merchandising degrees when seeking their first “real job.” For alumna Danielle Calcara, her path led to a global fashion design and manufacturing company headquartered right here in St. Louis, Stars Design Group. Stars partners with Siba […]
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