Selecting a Career in the World of Fashion

Welcome to the web site for Fashion Design and Merchandising. We hope that this will answer questions you may have about the Fashion Design and Merchandising program here at Cuesta College.

When selecting a career in Fashion Design or Merchandising, the quote below can become true for you! You will enter an ever-changing and exciting world which challenges your imagination and your abilities. In this growing industry, there is a constant demand for technical knowledge and creative talent. Our Fashion Design and Merchandising programs can make you a part of the Fashion World.

"If you make your career from your hobby,
then you don't have to go to work everyday."
Elizabeth Mehlschau
Lead Faculty

What You Will Discover in this Web Site

Using the link buttons on the left:

• Select "Faculty" if  you want to find a picture and information about each of the faculty teaching in the program.

• Select "Courses" for a brief description of what and when courses are offered. Many courses are often on a two year rotation...don't miss them!

• Select "Cuesta Catalog" to find out what courses are required to earn a Certificate or an Associates Degree in either Fashion Merchandising or Fashion Design

• Select "Schedule" to discover what is currently being offered this semester. Our courses are on rotation! 

• Select "Human Development" to return to our Division's page where Nutrition, Early Childhood Education, Family Studies, and Interior Design may be found.

Selecting a Career in the World of Fashion can be an exciting learning experience, and a fulfilling career

.

To be successful you need a broad knowledge of the retail industry. For example, you will need to learn the characteristics of various fabrics, buying habits of the customer, and how to display and price merchandise so it will bring a sale which will lead to profits.

Fashion Merchandisers have an 
eye for trends and future styles.

They also appreciate 
the classics

Bring your vision of
style to life and shape
the world of fashion!

Never before in the
fashion industry, has there
been such a competitive career
environment.

To be successful you need to get the necessary tools to take the lead and shape the future of fashion. By doing so you will receive a solid foundation from concept to consumer.

Events don't happen by themselves you must make things happen for yourself.