Transforming the Fashion Business Specialization

About Course

This **free** online course from **Parsons School of Design**, offered on platforms like **Udemy**, **Udacity**, **Coursera**, **MasterClass**, **NearPeer**, and more, dives deep into the **transforming fashion business**. Learn about the **fashion industry’s evolution** toward **inclusivity, diversity, and equity**. This course explores **sustainable fashion**, **slow fashion**, and the **historical context** of the current fashion system. You’ll also delve into **trend forecasting**, **design innovation**, and **retail strategies** that create immersive customer experiences.

Led by leading industry experts and **Parsons faculty**, you’ll gain valuable insights and real-world experience. This specialization features immersive projects that allow you to apply your knowledge and develop a **fashion brand strategy** that embraces **sustainability**, **inclusivity**, and **innovation**. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to research and develop a holistic approach to fashion design, design a contemporary retailing strategy, and create a brand strategy that resonates with today’s consumers.

Course Content

01. Fashion Systems

A Message from the Professor
001 01_introduction-to-transforming-the-fashion-business-specialization.en.srt

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003 01_introduction-to-transforming-the-fashion-business-specialization.mp4

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006 02_introduction-to-the-fashion-systems-course.mp4

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008 03_fashion-systems-instructor-profiles_instructions.html

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009 04_before-you-start_instructions.html

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010 05_go-even-further-with-parsons_instructions.html

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013 01_module-1-introduction-systems-thinking.mp4

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016 02_instructor-introduction-laura-lanteri.mp4

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020 03_exploring-strategic-interventions-for-systemic-change-in-fashion.mp4

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024 04_impacts-on-existing-fashion-systems-and-possible-future-scenarios.mp4

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027 01_systems-thinking-in-fashion.mp4

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031 02_solving-problems-accelerating-change-engaging-communities-and-creating-impact.mp4

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035 01_understanding-the-closed-loop-system.mp4

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039 02_rethinking-the-role-and-process-of-the-designer.mp4

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040 03_module-1-readings_instructions.html

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043 04_module-review-rethinking-the-design-process.mp4

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044 05_module-1-reflective-writing_quiz.html

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045 06_module-1-quiz_exam.html

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048 01_module-2-introduction-the-human-centric-approach.mp4

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051 02_instructor-introduction-lucy-jones.mp4

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055 03_social-engagment-designing-for-people-or-communities-you-care-about.mp4

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059 04_representation-matters-accessible-clothing-for-people-with-physical-disabilities.mp4

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063 01_how-community-can-lead-the-research-and-development-process.mp4

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067 02_defining-and-refining-a-product-or-concept.mp4

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070 01_adaptive-clothing-market-manufacturers-regions-type-and-application.mp4

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074 02_adaptive-clothing-market-five-year-forecast.mp4

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075 03_module-2-readings_instructions.html

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078 04_module-review-the-human-centric-approach.mp4

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079 05_module-2-reflective-writing_quiz.html

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080 06_module-2-quiz_exam.html

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083 01_module-3-introduction-keanan-duffty.mp4

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086 02_guest-instructor-amanda-halley.mp4

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090 03_the-fashion-system-in-historical-context.mp4

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094 04_a-holistic-fashion-brand-ashya-case-study.mp4

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098 01_creating-a-holistic-product-lifecycle.mp4

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102 02_integrating-social-media-and-supply-chain-in-a-holistic-product-lifecycle.mp4

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105 01_core-values-and-the-wider-consumer-world.mp4

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109 02_aligning-an-interdisciplinary-approach-to-core-values.mp4

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110 03_module-3-readings_instructions.html

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113 04_module-review-a-holistic-fashion-system.mp4

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114 05_module-3-reflective-writing_quiz.html

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115 06_module-3-quiz_exam.html

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118 01_module-4-introduction-environmental-responsibility.mp4

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121 02_instructor-introduction-sydney-price.mp4

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125 03_systems-thinking-for-design-sourcing-manufacturing-and-product-end-of-life.mp4

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127 04_fashion-systems-low-impact-use-adapting-volumes-and-optimized-lifetimes.en.srt

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128 04_fashion-systems-low-impact-use-adapting-volumes-and-optimized-lifetimes.en.txt

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129 04_fashion-systems-low-impact-use-adapting-volumes-and-optimized-lifetimes.mp4

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133 01_environmental-and-social-impacts-of-sourcing-and-production.mp4

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137 02_solving-for-waste-management-in-the-product-life-cycle.mp4

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141 01_evaluating-the-distribution-and-supply-chain.mp4

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145 02_solutions-for-textile-waste.mp4

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146 03_module-4-readings_instructions.html

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149 04_module-review-environmental-responsibility.mp4

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150 05_module-4-reflective-writing_quiz.html

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151 06_module-4-quiz_exam.html

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Section Quiz

02. Fashion Design

003 01_introduction-to-the-fashion-design-course.mp4

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005 02_fashion-design-instructor-profiles_instructions.html

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006 03_before-you-start_instructions.html

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007 04_go-even-further-with-parsons_instructions.html

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010 01_module-1-introduction-the-fashion-design-process.mp4

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013 02_instructor-introduction-gabi-asfour.mp4

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017 03_incorporating-innovation-into-the-design-process.mp4

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021 04_exploring-different-design-processes-through-collaboration.mp4

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025 01_how-to-experiment-with-3d-design.mp4

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029 02_experimenting-with-draping-assembling-and-constructing.mp4

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033 01_researching-fashion-science-nature-history-and-architecture.mp4

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037 02_defining-silhouette-and-shape.mp4

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038 03_module-1-readings_instructions.html

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041 04_module-review-innovation-new-materials-technology-different-design-techniques.mp4

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042 05_module-1-reflective-writing_quiz.html

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043 06_module-1-quiz_exam.html

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046 01_module-2-introduction-fashion-design-a-sustainable-approach.mp4

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050 02_integrating-craftsmanship-into-the-design-process.mp4

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054 03_the-historical-origins-of-sustainable-sourcing-and-manufacturing.mp4

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058 01_surface-pattern-textiles-and-the-design-process.mp4

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061 02_resilience-and-success-in-the-fashion-industry-the-case-of-cristobal-balenciaga.mp4

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065 01_shifting-gears-design-practices-in-response-to-changing-consumer-demands.mp4

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069 02_distribution-and-supply-chain-local-and-carbon-neutrality.mp4

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070 03_module-2-reading_instructions.html

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073 04_module-review-artisanal-local-made-by-hand-design-experimenting-with-draping.mp4

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074 05_module-2-reflective-writing_quiz.html

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075 06_module-2-quiz_exam.html

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078 01_module-3-introduction-collaborative-design.mp4

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081 02_instructor-introduction-susanna-moyer.mp4

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085 03_the-art-of-effective-collaboration.mp4

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089 04_new-modes-of-interdisciplinary-thinking.mp4

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093 01_developing-an-open-design-approach.mp4

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097 02_understanding-materiality-innovation-and-sustainability.mp4

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101 01_generating-possibilities-in-fashion-through-new-technologies.mp4

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105 02_creating-products-for-multiple-end-uses.mp4

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106 03_module-3-reading_instructions.html

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109 04_module-review-collaborating-with-other-designers-integrating-new-modes-of.mp4

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110 05_module-3-reflective-writing_quiz.html

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111 06_module-3-quiz_exam.html

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114 01_module-4-introduction-fashion-trends-interpretation-observation-and-intuition.mp4

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117 02_instructor-introduction-joshua-williams.mp4

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121 03_intepreting-fashion-trends-knowing-predicting-and-forecasting.mp4

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125 04_what-shapes-culture-decrypting-the-social-and-cultural-shifts-around-us.mp4

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129 01_context-and-meaning-fashion-through-the-lens-of-social-studies-anthropology-and.mp4

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133 02_material-and-textile-innovation-the-application-of-fashion-and-textiles-in-other.mp4

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137 01_creating-a-holistic-framework-inspiration-from-cross-industry-trend-shifts.mp4

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140 02_creating-a-sustainable-dyeing-color-palette.mp4

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141 03_module-4-reading_instructions.html

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142 04_module-review-fashion-trends-interpretation-observation-and-intuition.en.srt

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144 05_module-4-reflective-writing_quiz.html

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Section Quiz

03. Fashion Retail Transformation

003 01_introduction-to-the-fashion-retail-transformation-course.mp4

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005 02_fashion-retail-transformation-instructor-profiles_instructions.html

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006 03_before-you-start_instructions.html

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007 04_go-even-further-with-parsons_instructions.html

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010 01_module-1-introduction-customer-facing-operations-and-strategy.mp4

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013 02_instructor-introduction-caryn-pang.mp4

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017 03_experiential-retail-and-marketing.mp4

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021 04_how-to-develop-a-retail-experience-plan.mp4

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025 01_developing-retail-strategies-and-network-management.mp4

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029 02_merchandise-planning.mp4

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033 01_effective-retail-crisis-and-reputation-management.mp4

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037 02_operations-resilience-planning.mp4

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038 03_module-1-readings_instructions.html

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041 04_module-review-fashion-retail-customer-facing-operations-and-strategy.mp4

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042 05_module-1-reflective-writing_quiz.html

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043 06_module-1-quiz_exam.html

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046 01_module-2-introduction-retail-operation-planning-for-future-business-models.mp4

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049 02_instructor-introduction-ron-thurston.mp4

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053 03_writing-a-retail-operations-plan.mp4

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057 04_ensuring-a-smooth-omnichannel-customer-journey.mp4

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061 01_how-innovations-are-changing-retail.mp4

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065 02_building-business-models-across-geographies-and-markets.mp4

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069 01_ensuring-operational-excellence.mp4

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073 02_creating-and-executing-a-retail-business-strategy.mp4

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074 03_module-2-readings_instructions.html

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077 04_module-review-retail-operation-planning-for-future-business-models.mp4

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078 05_module-2-reflective-writing_quiz.html

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079 06_module-2-quiz_exam.html

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082 01_module-3-introduction-fashion-e-commerce.mp4

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086 02_direct-to-consumer-best-practices.mp4

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090 03_traffic-generation-and-improving-conversion-optimization.mp4

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093 01_managing-internal-and-external-platforms.mp4

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097 02_managing-supply-chain-customer-service-and-fraud.mp4

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101 01_utilizing-payment-technologies.mp4

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105 02_balancing-innovations-in-e-commerce-experience-with-profitability.mp4

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106 03_module-3-readings_instructions.html

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109 04_module-review-fashion-e-commerce.mp4

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110 05_module-3-reflective-writing_quiz.html

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111 06_module-3-quiz_exam.html

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114 01_module-4-introduction-fashion-distribution-strategy-for-the-post-pandemic-era.mp4

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117 02_instructor-introduction-patrick-klesius.mp4

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121 03_the-digital-transformation-and-the-needs-of-modern-consumers.mp4

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125 04_mastering-remote-clienteling.mp4

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129 01_initiating-omnichannel-processes.mp4

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133 02_generating-omnichannel-success.mp4

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137 01_customer-journey-mapping-and-considerations.mp4

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141 02_fashion-forward-the-future-of-the-fashion-industry.mp4

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142 03_module-4-readings_instructions.html

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145 04_module-review-fashion-distribution-strategy-for-the-post-pandemic-era.mp4

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Section Quiz

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Course Content

01. Fashion Systems

A Message from the Professor

001 01_introduction-to-transforming-the-fashion-business-specialization.en.srt

002 01_introduction-to-transforming-the-fashion-business-specialization.en.txt

003 01_introduction-to-transforming-the-fashion-business-specialization.mp4

006 02_introduction-to-the-fashion-systems-course.mp4

008 03_fashion-systems-instructor-profiles_instructions.html

009 04_before-you-start_instructions.html

010 05_go-even-further-with-parsons_instructions.html

013 01_module-1-introduction-systems-thinking.mp4

016 02_instructor-introduction-laura-lanteri.mp4

020 03_exploring-strategic-interventions-for-systemic-change-in-fashion.mp4

024 04_impacts-on-existing-fashion-systems-and-possible-future-scenarios.mp4

027 01_systems-thinking-in-fashion.mp4

031 02_solving-problems-accelerating-change-engaging-communities-and-creating-impact.mp4

035 01_understanding-the-closed-loop-system.mp4

039 02_rethinking-the-role-and-process-of-the-designer.mp4

040 03_module-1-readings_instructions.html

043 04_module-review-rethinking-the-design-process.mp4

044 05_module-1-reflective-writing_quiz.html

045 06_module-1-quiz_exam.html

048 01_module-2-introduction-the-human-centric-approach.mp4

051 02_instructor-introduction-lucy-jones.mp4

055 03_social-engagment-designing-for-people-or-communities-you-care-about.mp4

059 04_representation-matters-accessible-clothing-for-people-with-physical-disabilities.mp4

063 01_how-community-can-lead-the-research-and-development-process.mp4

067 02_defining-and-refining-a-product-or-concept.mp4

070 01_adaptive-clothing-market-manufacturers-regions-type-and-application.mp4

074 02_adaptive-clothing-market-five-year-forecast.mp4

075 03_module-2-readings_instructions.html

078 04_module-review-the-human-centric-approach.mp4

079 05_module-2-reflective-writing_quiz.html

080 06_module-2-quiz_exam.html

083 01_module-3-introduction-keanan-duffty.mp4

086 02_guest-instructor-amanda-halley.mp4

090 03_the-fashion-system-in-historical-context.mp4

094 04_a-holistic-fashion-brand-ashya-case-study.mp4

098 01_creating-a-holistic-product-lifecycle.mp4

102 02_integrating-social-media-and-supply-chain-in-a-holistic-product-lifecycle.mp4

105 01_core-values-and-the-wider-consumer-world.mp4

109 02_aligning-an-interdisciplinary-approach-to-core-values.mp4

110 03_module-3-readings_instructions.html

113 04_module-review-a-holistic-fashion-system.mp4

114 05_module-3-reflective-writing_quiz.html

115 06_module-3-quiz_exam.html

118 01_module-4-introduction-environmental-responsibility.mp4

121 02_instructor-introduction-sydney-price.mp4

125 03_systems-thinking-for-design-sourcing-manufacturing-and-product-end-of-life.mp4

127 04_fashion-systems-low-impact-use-adapting-volumes-and-optimized-lifetimes.en.srt

128 04_fashion-systems-low-impact-use-adapting-volumes-and-optimized-lifetimes.en.txt

129 04_fashion-systems-low-impact-use-adapting-volumes-and-optimized-lifetimes.mp4

133 01_environmental-and-social-impacts-of-sourcing-and-production.mp4

137 02_solving-for-waste-management-in-the-product-life-cycle.mp4

141 01_evaluating-the-distribution-and-supply-chain.mp4

145 02_solutions-for-textile-waste.mp4

146 03_module-4-readings_instructions.html

149 04_module-review-environmental-responsibility.mp4

150 05_module-4-reflective-writing_quiz.html

151 06_module-4-quiz_exam.html

Section Quiz

02. Fashion Design

003 01_introduction-to-the-fashion-design-course.mp4

005 02_fashion-design-instructor-profiles_instructions.html

006 03_before-you-start_instructions.html

007 04_go-even-further-with-parsons_instructions.html

010 01_module-1-introduction-the-fashion-design-process.mp4

013 02_instructor-introduction-gabi-asfour.mp4

017 03_incorporating-innovation-into-the-design-process.mp4

021 04_exploring-different-design-processes-through-collaboration.mp4

025 01_how-to-experiment-with-3d-design.mp4

029 02_experimenting-with-draping-assembling-and-constructing.mp4

033 01_researching-fashion-science-nature-history-and-architecture.mp4

037 02_defining-silhouette-and-shape.mp4

038 03_module-1-readings_instructions.html

041 04_module-review-innovation-new-materials-technology-different-design-techniques.mp4

042 05_module-1-reflective-writing_quiz.html

043 06_module-1-quiz_exam.html