Fashion design education at Pratt is interdisciplinary in nature, where the study of fashion cross-pollinates with art and design disciplines and is grounded in visual and material studies. The practice of fashion is taught as the embodiment of culture through a social framework and learned through rigorous attention to production, craft and contemporary aesthetics. Students build a vision and a language through conceptual processes emphasizing curiosity, imagination, improvisation and play. They communicate that vision through proficiency in construction and illustration skills, fluency with materials, traditional techniques and digital technologies as well as synthesis of germane research.

Made in NYC supports thousands of local manufacturers and makers by giving them marketing and branding resources, valuable skills-building opportunities, and access to a supportive community of peers within the sector. We value the vibrant and essential manufacturing community as a vital part of New York City’s local economy. Made in NYC is an initiative of the Pratt Center for Community Development.