Apparel Merchandising, Design, & Production Management in CADS Department at Auburn University

Grateful for an Inspiring Creativity & Commerce Event! A huge thank you to Keanan Duffty, Caryn Pang, Ph.D., and Patrick Klesius for sharing their invaluable insights with our apparel merchandising and design students Auburn University! From Keanan's journey blending music and fashion to Caryn's expertise in branding and marketing, our students walked away with a deeper understanding of how passion, authenticity, and resilience shape success in the fashion industry. Your words have truly inspired the next generation of fashion professionals. We appreciate your time, wisdom, and energy! #FashionEducation #AuburnUniversity #CreativityAndCommerce #ThankYou

Our very own Sydnee Johnson's story! https://lnkd.in/efjXj9nv

MEET THE ONES IN CHARGE OF ALLLLL THINGS “BEHIND THE SEAMS” ?? The CADS & AMDA Fashion Event class of 2024 - 2025 (Auburn University College of Human Sciences) so expectant for this year’s show! the students have been planning since august handling all the details from benefit nights to the theme and everything in between! we are so excited to introduce ourselves to you, so you can learn what’s going on “behind the seams” ??

Read an awesome story of our very own apparel alumni Rebecca Schneider https://lnkd.in/e-X46AUx

Exciting News! Consumer and Design Sciences (CADS) Department has launched a new YouTube Channel. Here is the link https://lnkd.in/drXAeHhQ Our Apparel Merchandising students' internship experiences (2024) are highlighted as the inaugural group on this channel. Enjoy and be sure to subscribe to our channel! Huge thanks to Dr. Annette Burnsed for taking the initiative, creating, and launching this YouTube channel.

Congratulations, Jackie Carr (Apparel Merchandising) and Lizzie Minor (Apparel Merchandising)! Jackie and Lizzie were selected to represent Auburn University at the University of New York Fashion Week. Throughout the Fall semester, they participated in the Believe Program, hosted by the Auburn University Office of Trademark Management & Licensing. The program includes a selection process for participation (only eight students are selected) and in-depth research on three prompts. Participants present their findings to AU licensees and retailers, who provide feedback and career advice to the students. In February 2025, Jackie and Lizzie will join other selected students from multiple universities nationwide to participate in a 4-day academic enrichment program that offers students a behind-the-scenes look at the fashion?industry hosted by the Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC). The CLC partners with WME Fashion to provide unique programming around New York Fashion Week--students attend a runway show and panel discussions and engage with industry leaders across the fashion and licensed sports industries.?This business-focused programming is integral to the entire U of NYFW experience. Students can build a valuable network through building relationships with other students on the trip, CLC employees, and those they interact with throughout the various programming activities. We want to thank Jennifer Blackmon, Director of AU Office of Trademark Management & Licensing and CADS Apparel Advisory Board Member, for her exceptional leadership. We also appreciate the support and guidance provided by Kris Talley, Michelle Yesse, Alison Manley, Marc Herman, Michael Wright, Paige Pearson, Chris Green, John Staton, Sarah Grace Richardson, Jason Lowe, Madison Lindley, and Lindsey Wright. Your career advice and feedback were instrumental in our student's success throughout the Believe Program.

?? Celebrating Excellence at ITAA 2024! ?? We are thrilled to share the incredible achievements of our Apparel Program at this year's International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) Conference! ?? Our talented faculty and graduate students showcased 31 impactful works, including: ? 4 Creative Scholarships ?? 26 Research/Teaching/Concept Paper Presentations ?? 1 Salon Session A special shout out to our graduate students for their outstanding accomplishments: ?? 3 Fellowship Awards ??? 1 Paper of Distinction Award (co-authored with a faculty member) We are proud of their dedication, innovation, and contributions to advancing the field of apparel and textiles. Your hard work continues to inspire us all! Here's to many more successes as we push the boundaries of research, creativity, and teaching in this dynamic field! ?????? #ITAA2024 #ApparelResearch #Innovation #AcademicExcellence #Teamwork Jia Wu Shajbaj Kabir Tahseen Tawseef Lauren Lansdell Claire Stovall Nigar Sultana Al-Amin Kirsten MacNeill Mohammed Siddique Ebony M. Robinson, Ph.D. Md Arafat Hossain Yu Li Angie Lee Ummey Hani Barsha Jung Eun Lee Veena Chattaraman Wi-Suk "Wis" Kwon Dr. Karla Teel Young-A Lee Carol Warfield Sharmin Shoukat Beth Myers Marina Alexander Amrut Sadachar, Ph.D.

Are you interested in pursuing a graduate degree? The Department of Consumer and Design Sciences (CADS) at Auburn University offers both Master’s and PhD programs in apparel merchandising, apparel design and product development, interior design, consumer behavior, and others. ? Please join CADS Graduate Program Virtual Info Session (9:00-11:00 am CST, December 11, 2024) to learn about the CADS graduate programs as well as the admission requirements and financial support opportunities for graduate studies. ? Registration is required. Please register via the QR code in the flyer below. For any questions, please reach out to Dr. Wi-Suk "Wis" Kwon.