fii — Fashion Industry Initiative

Youth fashion education for ages 8–17.

About FII

The Fashion Industry Initiative (FII) is our signature youth program designed to introduce young creatives to fashion, design, STEM, and industry trades.
Serving ages 8–17, FII offers hands-on training inside a real working fashion house, blending creativity, literacy, and technical skills to build confidence and future career pathways.

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Programs Offered

After-School Program
Fashion design, sewing, illustration, technical basics, styling, STEM-aligned projects, and creative literacy.

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Weekend Workshops
Skill-specific labs including sewing, digital art, styling, upcycling, accessory design, makeup, and runway prep.

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Summer Fashion Camps
Immersive multi-week camps where students design garments, create collections, and participate in a youth fashion showcase.

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What Students Gain

• Sewing + construction skills
• Illustration + digital design
• Technical design + pattern basics
• Styling + visual creativity
• STEM + literacy integration
• Portfolio and showcase experience
• Confidence + career exploration

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Who It’s For

Youth ages 8–17 who want hands-on fashion education in a creative, supportive environment.

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Support the Future of Fashion

Your contribution directly funds free and low-cost youth fashion education through the Fashion Industry Initiative.

Every donation fuels training, mentorship, materials, and opportunities for creative youth ages 8–17.

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​The Fashion Industry Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All contributions are tax-deductible.