What defines American Fashion? Many iconic clothing items that are now worn globally originated in the United States. Pieces like the T-shirt, hoodie, biker jacket, and blue jeans were initially designed for practical use, born out of necessity rather than as fashion statements. Remarkably, these items have stood the test of time, becoming essential elements in wardrobes around the world and staples of modern fashion. This course builds on the utilitarian foundations of American fashion, tracing its evolution shaped by the diverse influences of America's multicultural landscape and positioning it with the changing dynamics of the present day. Students will investigate and experiment on how to shape the future of American fashion through a collaborative co-design project and an independent final design project. These projects will incorporate contemporary social movements, modern dressing systems, and cultural signifiers that reflect the current American experience. By the end of the course, students will present their vision for the future of American Fashion, expressing emerging ideas and identities through innovative approaches to dressing and self-expression that embrace new concepts of beauty, inclusion, and belonging.