Welcome to
the School of
Fashion Design

 

You often hear that the School of Fashion Design is a special place, and it is! 

Our students are recent high school or college grads, career changers, and retirees. They come from all over Greater Boston, from New England and throughout the US. We also welcome students from other parts of the globe – Mexico, Columbia, Nigeria, Turkey, South Korea, India, the UAE. We have welcomed engineers, scientists, financial professionals, librarians and more, who have all wanted to pursue their dreams of a fashion education. 

See yourself at SFD! We invite you to explore and learn in our bright and spacious studio classrooms. The School of Fashion Design is the only educational institution in New England dedicated exclusively to the study of fashion design. Our students receive a competitive, cutting-edge education in fashion design from distinguished instructors who are masters in their fields. Pursue your fashion education at your own pace. All of our students receive the same rigorous education and guidance from our faculty and staff, whether you are pursuing the certificate or taking individual classes on a continuing education basis.

Whatever your personal and professional goals, your fashion education begins here at SFD.


When I decided to seriously pursue a career in fashion, my search led to the School of Fashion Design. With the school’s convenient location, hands-on approach, and smaller class sizes, I knew I would get a thorough technical education in garment-making.”
— Allison Rich, Class of 2016
 
Women standing next to dressed mannequins and describing the making of the yellow dress next to her.
Instructor demonstrating sewing technique to two studnets.
People gathered around fashion design information table.

discover

your creative process and bring your ideas to life through hands-on classes.

build

an understanding of professional garment design and sewing techniques.

immerse

yourself in the local fashion industry and the community that shapes it.


 Introduction to the

School of Fashion Design