Fashion Development and Product Management Archives

Sheryl Ray Lavy (left) and Kamryn Henderson (right) pose for a picture in white lab coats and a sign that says "VS & CO Victoria's Secret & Co."

Jun 24, 2024

STEM in Style: Meet the Alumni Working in the Lab at Victoria’s Secret

Two Wilson College of Textiles alumni share their journey from college to careers in the research and development lab at Victoria’s Secret.

Three divers are underwater. One is reaching downward from the left, one is reaching downward from the right. The third diver is reaching outward from the center of the image, facing the camera between the two other divers. In the center is a metal pole with extending metal branches. Young coral in spiky formations of yellow, orange and brown is being hung by the divers.

Jun 20, 2024

Dylan Dixon Dives in Bonaire, Adventures Beyond the Classroom

Fashion and textile management student Dylan Dixon spent his spring semester working on a coral restoration project abroad.

May 3, 2024

What’s Next for the Wilson College Class of 2024?

From landing their dream jobs to enrolling in top graduate programs, see where a Textiles education is taking our newest alumni.

Melis Hafizoglu in front of a wall of thread spools.

May 3, 2024

Melis Hafizoglu ’24: From Art2Wear to Alo Yoga

The boldness to go after big opportunities has led to a stacked resume, and big post-grad plans, for this new fashion development and product management alumna.

Apr 29, 2024

See What Students Created Last Semester

The fall 2023 lookbook explores fashion and textile pieces created by Wilson College students for project both in and outside of the classroom.

Model walks onto the runway wearing a blue corset and matching pants from the "When it Rains" collection.

Apr 23, 2024

Fashion Exposé Celebrates 26 Years of Community and Creativity

The annual fashion exposé hosted by the African American Textile Society creates an inclusive environment for student designers to celebrate their creativity, showcase their talents and compete for prizes.

Feb 22, 2024

Meet One of the Newest Members of Our Wilson College Family: Jessica Singleton

Meet one of our newest Wilson College of Textiles faculty members, Teaching Assistant Professor Jessica Singleton.

Kaleb Spivey sitting in a wheelchair utilizing the hand pedal device on the sewing machine with Sam Pearce watching.

Feb 12, 2024

Bridging Accessibility Gaps in the Fashion Studio

Wilson College of Textiles staff are making fashion studio spaces more accessible with 3D-printed hand pedal devices.

Five Wilson College of Textiles students pose in front of NRF Foundation New York Student Program sign.

Feb 8, 2024

Exploring the Future of Retail at the NRF Student Program

Wilson College of Textiles students traveled to New York City to attend the National Retail Federation Student Program.

Agee Leinberry models a green and white checkered dress accessorized with gold jewelry.

Jan 18, 2024

Agee Leinberry FTM ‘14: Sustainable Solutions in Luxury Fashion

A passion for high-end brands, sustainability and business inspired FTM ‘14 alumni Agee Leinberry to become her own boss by founding Couper - a luxury fashion retailer that creates one-of-a-kind eventwear capsules.