BUF 4700- Contemporary Issues in the Fashion Industry

Course Desc. A senior-level seminar course. Students investigate a specialized topic or topics related to the fashion industry. Research, discussion, and weekly readings culminate in a final paper and presentation.

The objective of the course is to examine current practices in the apparel industry, with a close look at developments in textiles and manufacturing as an integral aspect of the industry’s trajectory

Final Project- To create a company that addresses one or more of the issues discussed in the course related to Fair Trade, Smart Textiles or Sustainability.