Released in June 2021, Fashion Systems look at how the fashion business has grown from the storied Parisian houses of the early 20th century into a global phenomenon. It is highly complex, multi-faceted, and undergoing reinvention. In this course, you will learn about long-standing factors that impact the existing fashion system such as consumption, inclusion, and labor. You’ll explore the “slow fashion” movement, look at holistic and human-centric product development strategies, and build a brand story with core values at its heart. Finally, you’ll consider sustainability and environmental responsibility throughout the fashion design and production processes.
Fashion Systems
This course is part of Transforming the Fashion Business Specialization
Taught in English
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Instructor: Keanan Duffty
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How to integrate systems thinking to advance fashion business models
Ability to articulate the predominant design techniques within the fashion system
How to develop a holistic product lifecycle
Ways to engage in community outreach, media relations, and brand partnerships to better serve underrepresented customer groups
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module, you will learn about the long-standing factors that impact the existing fashion system, including consumption, inclusion, and labor. We’ll look at the "slow fashion" movement and its impacts on resource flows, workers, communities, and ecosystems.
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11 videos4 readings2 quizzes2 discussion prompts
In this module, you will learn how to take a more conscious approach to fashion products and services. This approach places the human at the center of all design decisions by focusing on social engagement and designing for underserved communities.
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9 videos1 reading2 quizzes1 discussion prompt
In this module, you'll learn about the creation of a more holistic fashion system, one that considers core values, and why they matter in relating brand story through actions, behaviors, and the decision-making process.
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9 videos1 reading2 quizzes1 discussion prompt
In this module, we’ll discuss environmental responsibility in the design process and how it affects raw materials sourcing, manufacturing, a product’s "end of life," as well as sustainable practices for the recycling and reuse of garments and textiles.
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9 videos1 reading2 quizzes1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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This course is open to all who are interested in learning about the fashion business. Previous experience in fashion or in a creative field is recommended, but not required.
This course is completely online. There is no need to attend any class in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
In this course, you will learn about long-standing factors that impact the existing fashion system such as consumption, inclusion, and labor. You’ll explore the “slow fashion” movement, look at holistic and human-centric product development strategies, and build a brand story with core values at its heart. Finally, you’ll consider sustainability and environmental responsibility throughout the fashion design and production processes.