Fashion Systems and Strategies
Parsons School of Design: School of Fashion
CRN: 14756
Credits: 3
In this course, students critically examine the interconnected components of the fashion supply chain system from raw material sourcing and product development to distribution and retail, alongside the industry roles that sustain these processes. The course addresses the environmental and social justice challenges embedded within the global fashion system and explores the historical and colonial forces that have shaped its production structures. Students relate theory to practice to analyze these systems at a critical level, developing the ability to identify systemic inequities and envision transformative change. Through case studies and applied research, they reimagine the product lifecycle, including circular business models, and propose innovative, equity-centered alternatives to conventional industry practices.
College: Parsons School of Design (PS)
Department: School of Fashion (SOF)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Seminar (R)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 15
Repeat Limit: 2
Add/Drop Deadline: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 16, 2026 (Monday)
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Open*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 10:26pm EST 3/3/2026
CRN: 14757
Credits: 3
In this course, students critically examine the interconnected components of the fashion supply chain system from raw material sourcing and product development to distribution and retail, alongside the industry roles that sustain these processes. The course addresses the environmental and social justice challenges embedded within the global fashion system and explores the historical and colonial forces that have shaped its production structures. Students relate theory to practice to analyze these systems at a critical level, developing the ability to identify systemic inequities and envision transformative change. Through case studies and applied research, they reimagine the product lifecycle, including circular business models, and propose innovative, equity-centered alternatives to conventional industry practices.
College: Parsons School of Design (PS)
Department: School of Fashion (SOF)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Seminar (R)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 15
Repeat Limit: 2
Add/Drop Deadline: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 16, 2026 (Monday)
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Open*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 10:26pm EST 3/3/2026
CRN: 14758
Credits: 3
In this course, students critically examine the interconnected components of the fashion supply chain system from raw material sourcing and product development to distribution and retail, alongside the industry roles that sustain these processes. The course addresses the environmental and social justice challenges embedded within the global fashion system and explores the historical and colonial forces that have shaped its production structures. Students relate theory to practice to analyze these systems at a critical level, developing the ability to identify systemic inequities and envision transformative change. Through case studies and applied research, they reimagine the product lifecycle, including circular business models, and propose innovative, equity-centered alternatives to conventional industry practices.
College: Parsons School of Design (PS)
Department: School of Fashion (SOF)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Seminar (R)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 15
Repeat Limit: 2
Add/Drop Deadline: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 16, 2026 (Monday)
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Open*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 10:26pm EST 3/3/2026
CRN: 14760
Credits: 3
In this course, students critically examine the interconnected components of the fashion supply chain system from raw material sourcing and product development to distribution and retail, alongside the industry roles that sustain these processes. The course addresses the environmental and social justice challenges embedded within the global fashion system and explores the historical and colonial forces that have shaped its production structures. Students relate theory to practice to analyze these systems at a critical level, developing the ability to identify systemic inequities and envision transformative change. Through case studies and applied research, they reimagine the product lifecycle, including circular business models, and propose innovative, equity-centered alternatives to conventional industry practices.
College: Parsons School of Design (PS)
Department: School of Fashion (SOF)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Seminar (R)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 15
Repeat Limit: 2
Add/Drop Deadline: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 16, 2026 (Monday)
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Open*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 10:26pm EST 3/3/2026
CRN: 14762
Credits: 3
In this course, students critically examine the interconnected components of the fashion supply chain system from raw material sourcing and product development to distribution and retail, alongside the industry roles that sustain these processes. The course addresses the environmental and social justice challenges embedded within the global fashion system and explores the historical and colonial forces that have shaped its production structures. Students relate theory to practice to analyze these systems at a critical level, developing the ability to identify systemic inequities and envision transformative change. Through case studies and applied research, they reimagine the product lifecycle, including circular business models, and propose innovative, equity-centered alternatives to conventional industry practices.
College: Parsons School of Design (PS)
Department: School of Fashion (SOF)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Seminar (R)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 15
Repeat Limit: 2
Add/Drop Deadline: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 16, 2026 (Monday)
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Open*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 10:26pm EST 3/3/2026
CRN: 16250
Credits: 3
In this course, students critically examine the interconnected components of the fashion supply chain system from raw material sourcing and product development to distribution and retail, alongside the industry roles that sustain these processes. The course addresses the environmental and social justice challenges embedded within the global fashion system and explores the historical and colonial forces that have shaped its production structures. Students relate theory to practice to analyze these systems at a critical level, developing the ability to identify systemic inequities and envision transformative change. Through case studies and applied research, they reimagine the product lifecycle, including circular business models, and propose innovative, equity-centered alternatives to conventional industry practices.
College: Parsons School of Design (PS)
Department: School of Fashion (SOF)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Seminar (R)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 15
Repeat Limit: 2
Add/Drop Deadline: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 16, 2026 (Monday)
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Open*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 10:26pm EST 3/3/2026
CRN: 16251
Credits: 3
In this course, students critically examine the interconnected components of the fashion supply chain system from raw material sourcing and product development to distribution and retail, alongside the industry roles that sustain these processes. The course addresses the environmental and social justice challenges embedded within the global fashion system and explores the historical and colonial forces that have shaped its production structures. Students relate theory to practice to analyze these systems at a critical level, developing the ability to identify systemic inequities and envision transformative change. Through case studies and applied research, they reimagine the product lifecycle, including circular business models, and propose innovative, equity-centered alternatives to conventional industry practices.
College: Parsons School of Design (PS)
Department: School of Fashion (SOF)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Seminar (R)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 15
Repeat Limit: 2
Add/Drop Deadline: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 16, 2026 (Monday)
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Open*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 10:26pm EST 3/3/2026
CRN: 14759
Credits: 3
In this course, students critically examine the interconnected components of the fashion supply chain system from raw material sourcing and product development to distribution and retail, alongside the industry roles that sustain these processes. The course addresses the environmental and social justice challenges embedded within the global fashion system and explores the historical and colonial forces that have shaped its production structures. Students relate theory to practice to analyze these systems at a critical level, developing the ability to identify systemic inequities and envision transformative change. Through case studies and applied research, they reimagine the product lifecycle, including circular business models, and propose innovative, equity-centered alternatives to conventional industry practices.
College: Parsons School of Design (PS)
Department: School of Fashion (SOF)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Seminar (R)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 16
Repeat Limit: 2
Add/Drop Deadline: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 16, 2026 (Monday)
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Open*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 10:26pm EST 3/3/2026
CRN: 14761
Credits: 3
In this course, students critically examine the interconnected components of the fashion supply chain system from raw material sourcing and product development to distribution and retail, alongside the industry roles that sustain these processes. The course addresses the environmental and social justice challenges embedded within the global fashion system and explores the historical and colonial forces that have shaped its production structures. Students relate theory to practice to analyze these systems at a critical level, developing the ability to identify systemic inequities and envision transformative change. Through case studies and applied research, they reimagine the product lifecycle, including circular business models, and propose innovative, equity-centered alternatives to conventional industry practices.
College: Parsons School of Design (PS)
Department: School of Fashion (SOF)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Seminar (R)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 15
Repeat Limit: 2
Add/Drop Deadline: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 16, 2026 (Monday)
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Open*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 10:26pm EST 3/3/2026