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Madi Jenkins Learns Global Leadership, Gets Inspired by Fashion Abroad

B.S. Fashion and Textile Management

Kalyn Parker ’13 poses in front of Anthropologie signage at the company's headquarters in Philadelphia, PA.

Sep 30, 2022

Kalyn Parker ’13 Uses Her Fashion Background and Business Savvy To Forecast Anthropologie’s Success

As Anthropologie’s senior merchandise planner, Kalyn Parker ’13 monitors trends and forecasts sales to maximize profitability while also ensuring that what you’re looking for is always available. 
Student in black tshirt stands on sidewalk with "wolfs up." Behind them, a sign stretching over and across the intersection reads "UA Global Headquarters: The Only Way is Through"

Sep 28, 2022

Read Where Wilson College of Textiles Students Interned this Summer

From Los Angeles to New York City to Italy, it might be easier to ask where they didn't intern. 
Photo of Ankitha Gurram in front of a black brick mural painted with the NYFW logo in white. Gurram wears an off-white suit.

Sep 19, 2022

Wilson College Student Experiences New York Fashion Week Firsthand

Ankitha Gurram gained exclusive access to the event, and fashion industry executives, through the U of NYFW program. 
Genevieve Garland (left) and her mentor Cynthia Istook pose for a photo at Garland's commencement ceremony.

Sep 2, 2022

NC State Leader Genevieve Garland ’00, ’02, ’13 Honors a Lifelong Mentor by Paying Forward Her Invaluable Support

Cynthia Istook’s leadership in the textiles field and the incredible impact she’s had on Genevieve Garland’s life inspired her to honor her mentor by establishing the Cynthia L. Istook Textiles Graduate Endowment. 
students in fashion studio

Aug 29, 2022

Creative Project Challenges Students to Design Clothing Line, Builds Industry Skills

Fashion development and product management students spend a semester in FTM 415 building a clothing line from start to finish. See how the experience is helping them develop a new awareness of themselves and the industry. 
Katie Crumpton

Jul 29, 2022

Katie Crumpton ’09: Exploring Her Love for Fashion By Promoting the Use and Sustainability of Cotton

As a member of Cotton Incorporated’s global supply chain marketing team, Katie Crumpton ’09 is proud to highlight the many ways that cotton can be used, recycled and returned to the Earth. 
Wilson College of Textiles sign

Jul 25, 2022

Introducing the 2026 Class of Textile Pioneer Scholars

Meet the newest pair of Textile Pioneer Scholars and learn how the scholarship is shaping their time at the Wilson College of Textiles. 
Wilson College of Textiles building and breezeway from graduate commons

Jul 25, 2022

Introducing the 2026 Class of Centennial Scholars

Meet the newest class of Centennial Scholars and learn why the Centennial Scholarship program means so much to them. 
Graphic design cover of Spring 2022 Student Portfolio

Jul 12, 2022

Wilson College of Textiles Launches Newest Student Portfolio

Apparel and textiles designed by Wilson College students takes center stage in the newly released virtual lookbook. 
Wilson College student Madi Jenkins posing in front of a bridge during her study abroad in Europe.

Jul 6, 2022

Madi Jenkins Learns Global Leadership, Gets Inspired by Fashion Abroad

See how a semester traveling Europe with NC State’s best and brightest caused this FTM senior to view her degree from a whole new perspective.