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Prepare for a career in the business! How will you get there? We employ a faculty of working professionals who teach the latest trends with the latest technology; provide a commercial sewing studio, state-of-the-art fashion CAD lab, and an 8:1 student/instructor ratio; sharpen your competitive edge for coveted internships with the best fashion designers in the world; and hold an annual New York-style fashion show of student-produced garments.

The O'More fashion faculty represent every facet of the industry, which allows students to develop professional contacts while earning their degree. Employers are looking for more than creativity; they need highly-trained professionals to enter the workplace and make an immediate impact.
Sketch of pink and white dress by O'More student The training we provide is intensive and the expectations high, but that doesn't mean the work can't be fun. Our students take exciting field trips to key design markets, like New York City's Garment District, where they often have the opportunity to visit with industry leaders like Donna Karan, Kay Unger, and Amsale Bridal. Many have participated in internships with companies like David Rodriguez, Vera Wang, and Esquire magazine.

Around the nation, O'More graduates are industry leaders. Alums like Kate Ladshaw (2006) and Payton McClure (2007) are employed with companies in New York City. Annette Medcalf designed uniforms for the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games. And Elizabeth and Mary Blankenship (2002) own and operate Ann Frances, a custom bridal and formalwear salon in Nashville. O'More graduates are also employed by a number of Fortune 500 companies, such as Genesco, VF Imagewear, and Fruit of the Loom. The possibilities are endless.

Students showcase their collections at a professionally produced, New York-style show attended by industry professionals and members of the community each spring. For our students, it's a unique opportunity to showcase what they've created to the right people. At O'More, you can make your own fashion statement.
Three models stand in front of an airplane wearing student work

 

 We employ a system of immersion in design instruction—built upon a foundation of liberal arts—to nurture the creative spark. Our faculty of working professionals understand the value of passion, as well as the role it serves in a successful career, and they encourage and develop that in our students. And while your classroom may be listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it will nevertheless feature cutting-edge technology. It's a distinctive combination of old and new that many people find irresistible. Come see us and learn why O'More College of Design is a school like no other.