Buf 3310: Contemporary Luxury Markets
In this class, I studied the aesthetics of influential fashion designers from the 19th to the 21st centuries, gaining a comprehensive understanding of their contributions to the evolution of fashion. Through lectures and the analysis of museum clothing collections, I explored how historic fashion trends and innovations have shaped contemporary design and continue to influence future fashion. This examination deepened my appreciation of the historical context behind modern apparel and enhanced my ability to apply these insights creatively and critically in understanding and predicting fashion developments.
Buf 3310: Contemporary Luxury Markets: Intense Writing Assignments
A collection of in-depth Designers Analysis
Buf 3310: Contemporary Luxury Markets: Guo Pei
An in-depth design analysis of Guo Pei, her prestigious fashion house, her invitation into Haute Couture, and her continuous artistic display of honoring one’s heritage.
Buf 3310: Contemporary Luxury Markets: The Impact of Virginie Viard
An in-depth design analysis on Virginie Viard’s impact on Chanel highlighting her recent role as creative director
Buf 3310: Contemporary Luxury Markets: Exhibition Analysis
An analysis of the documentary “First Monday in May” and the exhibition “China: Through the Looking Glass”
BUF 3310: Contemporary Luxury Markets: Final Project
BUF 3300: International Retailing
In this class, I gained an in-depth understanding of the critical issues shaping international retailing and their implications for the global consumer’s welfare. The course provided a comprehensive overview of retailing, emphasizing the practical application of marketing concepts within a retail managerial context. I learned how to navigate the dynamic retail landscape by identifying trends, adapting strategies, and planning effectively, all while maintaining a business’s core competencies. This knowledge equips me to address challenges in the global retail environment and develop strategies for sustainable success.
BUF 3300: International Retailing: Final Project
SBS 3201: Gender, Dress, and Society
In this class, I explored the intricate relationship between appearance, clothing, and fashion and their impact on cultural identities, gender perceptions, and consumer behavior. By examining contemporary dress across diverse cultures both within and outside the United States, I gained insight into how dress functions as a communication system that conveys individuality and signifies one’s position within social structures such as kinship, economy, religion, and politics. The course emphasized the role of technology and dress in shaping societal behaviors and values, including beliefs about morality, hygiene, rituals, and beauty. Through this analytical lens, I developed a deeper understanding of the cultural and social meanings embedded in fashion and dress practices.
SBS 3201: Gender, Dress, and Society: Final Project
