Sustainability Series by GUESS

GUESS & FIDM are collaborating to bring this class to FIDM students with the goal of exploring solutions to making products that are fully circular.

Space is limited, and it is competitive entry. Contact Tricia Edwards if you have any questions.

DESIGN FOR DECONSTRUCTION

Exploring sustainable materials options and using zero waste patternmaking, students design a product that can be deconstructed and recycled to meet circular fashion criteria.

Summer & Fall 2019 Quarters on Wednesday @ 12:00 on the Los Angeles FIDM campus
The application process is open to all FIDM students enrolled in Summer 2019 classes
There is no cost to take this class
Applications due Wednesday, May 29th by 3:00 PM
Complete the application below

GUESS_app_summer2019_fillable.pdf

Winter 2019 Quarter: TSCI 3300 The Business of Being Sustainable

BUSINESS OF BEING SUSTAINABLE

In this course, students research how brands are defining sustainability, implementing solutions, and communicating to their consumers. Students will examine government regulations and certification programs. Case students will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of a brand's sustainable initiatives and communication to end consumers.

GUESS & FIDM are partnering to offer students courses on sustainability for a year with each quarter focusing on a different aspect of sustainability within the fashion industry. Classes are on Wednesdays at 12:00 on the Los Angeles FIDM campus.

Fall 2018 Quarter: TSCI 3200 Future Textiles

FUTURE TEXTILES

Students are currently studying the life cycle of various materials for both raw fibers and final products to determine their impacts on the environment. Also exploring innovations and new technologies in textiles and textile development.

Summer 2018 Quarter: TSCI 3400 The Quest for Sustainable Denim

Students created garments using Zero Waste and other sustainable patternmaking methods to create garments that conserve raw materials and reduce waste. GUESS designers visited the classroom to assist in critiques during the development process, and the final designs were presented at GUESS Headquarters.

Spring 2018 Quarter: TSCI 3100 Creative Patternmaking Design

Students created garments using Zero Waste and other sustainable patternmaking methods to create garments that conserve raw materials and reduce waste. GUESS designers visited the classroom to assist in critiques during the development process, and the final designs were presented at GUESS Headquarters.

See student interview on FIDM Blog.

Read about the day GUESS designers came to class on the FIDM Blog.