Merchandise Product
 Development

What makes FIDM's program stand out?

The Merchandise Product Development Program prepares students for a career in merchandising established fashion brands. The curriculum focuses on planning, developing, and presenting product lines, and on the technical design of individual styles within the line. Students learn to compete successfully in trend analysis, strategic planning, line development, and preproduction planning.

The Merchandise Product Development program teaches students how to:

  • Create Distinctive Lines of Clothing
  • Conduct Market & Trend Research
  • Plan for Financial Success
  • Sketch in Proportion & Detail
  • Apply Fabric, Trim & Detail
  • Make a Garment Fit
  • Get Clothes Made
  • Use Technology
  • Sell Yourself & Your Ideas
  • Survive & Prosper in the Fashion Industry

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