About This Department

Department: School of Design
Insitution: Stephens College
  Columbia, MO
 

School Highlights
Stephens has the 22nd best fashion program in the world, according to The Business of Fashion, London. The fashion program is also third in the U.S.A. for long-term value across BA programs. Stephens is also recognized as the No. 15 Private Fashion Design School or College in the nation by Fashion-Schools.org.
Stephens Life, our student run magazine, is consistently recognized with national design awards and nominations.
Creative Ink, our student-run marketing firm provides hands-on opportunities to work with real clients in a real work setting.
Stephens is one of only 20 schools nationwide-and the only women’s college-that is a participant in the highly selective Council of Fashion Designers of America Education and Professional Development Program.
The School brings more than 40+ visiting professionals annually from all parts of the globe to share industry experiences and network with and mentor students.
Our students enjoy career-focused internships with companies like Nordstrom, Lancome, Victoria’s Secret, Bottega Veneta, Anthropologie, Cosmopolitan magazine, Calvin Klein, Marie Claire, as well as top national ad agencies, and local opportunities with some of Fortune 500’s fastest-growing companies including Veterans United and Influence & Co.
Our annual sold-out fashion show that brings together all fashion disciplines; students showcase designs selected by a rigorous Jury of Selection or focus on event promotion and planning or styling
Our 13,000+ piece historic fashion collection can be used by students for visual display, design inspiration or to view fashion history in real time
Our professional faculty are committed to your success