This course offers a sweeping view of contemporary fashion, dissecting not only the meaning of style but the intricate process of creation, and the ambitions and disquiet that define a global industry - one whose brilliance is too often overshadowed by its environmental toll. Led by a former Vogue journalist, students will engage with industry luminaries, gaining insight into the delicate balance of innovation, commerce, and sustainability that shapes the ever-evolving world of fashion.
3-5 units · Letter (ABCD/NP)
This course offers a sweeping view of contemporary fashion, dissecting not only the meaning of style but the intricate process of creation, and the ambitions and disquiet that define a global industry - one whose brilliance is too often overshadowed by its environmental toll. Led by a former Vogue journalist, students will engage with industry luminaries, gaining insight into the delicate balance of innovation, commerce, and sustainability that shapes the ever-evolving world of fashion.
Offered in Winter 2026 at Stanford University.