Student Experience

 
 
 
“What really matters about a school environment is how warm and welcoming it is, which has been my experience since I began taking classes at SFD earlier this year. Everyone I have met at SFD - from fellow students to instructors and administrators - has been so kind and encouraging. Thank you for fostering an excellent learning environment.”
— Ariella Katz, 2023
 
Sidewalk view of Newbury Street, in Boston. Pedestrians walking down sidewalk in front of storefronts.

location - back bay

The Heart of Boston Fashion

Our Back Bay neighborhood is one of the hottest shopping districts in America, with hundreds of shops, restaurants, art galleries, and salons.

 
Model wearing light green dress being photographed as she poses at the end of runway during fashion show.

Annual Fashion Show

All students who have completed projects are eligible to have garments judged for entry into the student fashion show in May. With friends and  family, SFD Alum, and local design professionals in attendance, this is the culminating SFD student experience.

 
Three students wearing their final collection pieces.

Boston Fashion Week

BFW creates opportunities that increase the visibility of the local industry. The series of fashion events throughout Greater Boston serves as a platform for established industry professionals and aspiring newcomers to showcase your work and network with the fashion community.

 
SFD Student and Staff outside The MET in New York City on a fashion field trip.

SFD in NYC

SFD plans an annual trip to NYC. Students travel together on a chartered bus, visit fashion exhibits, enjoy behind the scenes tours, and fabric shopping at MOOD and other great locations!

 
Teacher assisting student at computer.

online learning support

SFD Students have access to dozens of online lessons. Lessons includes a list of the tools and supplies you’ll need.

 

Learning Outside the Classroom

The school of Fashion Design is a vital partner with the larger Boston fashion community. Faculty and students have collaborated with local and national theaters, museums, libraries, civic organizations, local businesses, and other area colleges, and participated in numerous charitable events over the decades. Student collaborations and exhibit opportunities in the community have included:

  • Boston Ballet

  • Boston Symphony Orchestra

  • Peabody Essex Museum

  • Boston Public Library

  • Boston City Hall and the City of Boston

  • Boston Fashion Week

  • Fashion Group International

  • Marimekko

  • MIT Media Lab

  • BOND Restaurant & Lounge

  • Liberty Hotel

  • Simon Malls at Copley Place

  • UA Committee on Sustainability