Fashion Merchandising Archives

Marymount students embrace spirit of punk at 2026 Portfolio in Motion fashion show

Posted on May 15, 2026 by adauches

On May 1, members of the Marymount community gathered in the Lee Center for the School of Design and Art’s 2026 Portfolio in Motion (PIM) fashion show, a student-run production celebrating creativity, collaboration and innovation in fashion design. This year’s theme, “Punk in Motion,” showcased a modern and dynamic interpretation of punk’s rebellious spirit. “Inspired by punk’s history of self-expression, individuality, and […]

New Career Closet provides free clothing, interview training to prepare students for the workforce

Posted on February 19, 2025 (February 24, 2025) by adauches

Marymount University’s Center for Career Development and Community Engagement (CCDCE) has unveiled its newest resource—a community Career Closet designed to help students look and feel their best as they transition into the workforce. Leading this initiative is Fashion Merchandising and Marketing student Bridgette Callahan, a CCDCE intern and recent transfer student from Annapolis. “Our goal […]

Portfolio in Motion: Soirée blends elegance, boldness in fashion showcase

Posted on May 3, 2024 (May 3, 2024) by adauches

Last weekend, Marymount University students transported audiences to a suave “Soirée” during the 2024 Portfolio in Motion fashion showcase. The show featured a variety of looks, from modern bridal pieces to edgy streetwear, all themed around elegance and sophistication. “This year’s Portfolio in Motion showcased an elegant environment for a dinner party, Soirée,” said Julia […]

2023 Portfolio in Motion event emphasizes innovation, ingenuity

Posted on April 28, 2023 (April 28, 2023) by nmunson

Portfolio in Motion, Marymount University’s premiere student-led fashion show, returned to the institution’s Main Campus last week with the theme of ‘Millennium: The Chrome Age.’ Over three nights, the performance delivered an immersive experience that ‘stimulated the audience and made them question what the future of fashion holds.’ “It was an amazing show of […]

A look at Marymount’s undergraduate Fashion programs

Posted on December 12, 2022 (December 16, 2022) by nmunson

Fashion programs at Marymount University

If you’re dreaming of working in the fashion world, you’re probably trying to figure out how you can turn your college career into a stepping stone for a future in the industry. Fortunately, many schools across the country offer undergraduate fashion degrees that combine technical training with exposure to traditional liberal arts curricula. A […]

New curriculum agreement between MU, Florence University of the Arts

Posted on June 27, 2022 (August 28, 2023) by nmunson

Earlier this month, Marymount University signed an agreement with Florence University of the Arts – The American University of Florence (FUA-AUF) that will result in new, exceptional educational opportunities for students in Marymount’s School of Design and Art to study in Florence, Italy. Haute Couture was born in Florence, and the city is home […]

‘Golden Aura’ Portfolio in Motion unites Marymount community in person

Posted on May 17, 2022 (June 1, 2022) by nmunson

For the first time since 2019, the Marymount University community gathered together face to face to enjoy the premiere student fashion event of the year, Portfolio in Motion. Fully planned and produced by Marymount students in the Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising programs, participating Saints wowed captivated audiences at the Rose Benté Lee Center […]

Understanding the difference between Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising

Posted on January 24, 2022 (January 28, 2022) by nmunson

Marymount University is the only university in the D.C. area that offers undergraduate programs in both Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising. While the two degrees sound similar, each is geared towards aspiring professionals in distinct sides of the industry. Let’s explore the differences between the two! Fashion Design Fashion Design is the art and […]

Fashion collections of MU graduates on display in Fashion Centre at Pentagon City

Posted on July 6, 2021 (August 3, 2021) by

A glance at the Portfolio in Motion window display at Fashion Centre at Pentagon City

For the first time in the history of Marymount University’s Fashion Design program, the fashion collections of three graduates are on display at the world-class shopping mall Fashion Centre at Pentagon City for an extensive showcase. “It’s such an honor to be a part of something that means so much to me,” expressed Marymount […]

Marymount’s 2021 Portfolio in Motion event debuts as innovative virtual showcase

Posted on April 29, 2021 (May 7, 2021) by

Marymount University’s 2021 Portfolio in Motion (PIM) event, the culminating academic project for Marymount’s Fashion programs and one of the largest student-produced events on campus, will be launched as a virtual film on May 6. With the theme of “Metamorphosis,” the event will showcase transformative creations by students in Marymount’s Fashion Design and Fashion […]