{"id":12983,"date":"2022-01-24T11:51:58","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T16:51:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/?p=12983"},"modified":"2022-01-28T14:45:30","modified_gmt":"2022-01-28T19:45:30","slug":"understanding-the-difference-between-fashion-design-and-fashion-merchandising","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/blog\/understanding-the-difference-between-fashion-design-and-fashion-merchandising\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the difference between Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Marymount University is the only university in the D.C. area that offers undergraduate programs in both Fashion Design<\/a> and Fashion Merchandising<\/a>. 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!<\/p>\n Fashion Design is the art and application of design and aesthetics to create functional, yet appealing, clothing and accessories. It’s more than cutting and sewing \u2014 it requires problem solving to understand the needs of the consumer and respond in a way that will meet their needs and creatively express the vision of the design.<\/p>\n What you should expect to do in Fashion Design:<\/p>\n Fashion Merchandising is the promoting and selling of apparel and\/or accessories. It covers a wide range of different aspects in the industry \u2014 from visual to retail, to journalism and event planning. All are centered around meeting the needs of the target market and attracting them to the brand being advertised.<\/p>\n What you should expect to do in Fashion Merchandising:<\/p>\n If fashion is your passion, it’s helpful to know that there are a wealth of options available to study this creative career field and earn a college degree at the same time. Marymount’s undergraduate Fashion programs are designed to equip budding professionals with all the tools they need to succeed in the industry. We encourage you to request more information today<\/a> to learn more!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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 […]<\/p>\nFashion Design<\/h2>\n
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