Parsons School of Design
One of the fashion world's most esteemed schools
The New School's Parsons School of Design stands as one of fashion's most influential incubators of creative talent, shaping the industry since its founding in 1896. Beyond its iconic Greenwich Village campus, Parsons has launched the careers of design luminaries including Alexander Wang, Anna Sui, Behnaz Sarafpour, Derek Lam, Donna Karan, Isaac Mizrahi, Jason Wu, Marc Jacobs, Suzanne Rae and Tom Ford, while consistently ranking among the world's top fashion schools. The institution's integrated curriculum, which merges traditional design skills with cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices, has pioneered a holistic approach to fashion education that explores the intersection of design, business, and social responsibility. Notable for its demanding coursework and industry connections, Parsons continues to produce graduates who not only succeed in fashion but often redefine it, with alumni leading major fashion houses and shaping contemporary design discourse worldwide.
