Fashion Industry & Merchandising Program

Join DCS TODAY May 11 at 6 PM in One Drexel Plaza; Suite 18 (3025 Market St) for a riveting conversation on how to get your start in creative direction! Amber Baker, Atlantic Records’ Sr. Director of Creative, will break down her creative process and share how ideas evolve from concept to final execution in the music industry. From building visual identities for artists to collaborating across teams, Amber will provide insight into what it takes to succeed in a creative role at a major label. Whether you’re interested in visual storytelling, branding, or working behind the scenes with artists, this event will offer valuable advice and real-world perspective for anyone looking to pursue a career in creative direction. @drexelmusicindustry

WESTPHEST: Fashion Industry & Merchandising Student Showcase Monday, JUNE 8, 2026 6PM - 8PM 3401 Filbert Street (URBN Annex/Pearlstein Gallery) Unfiltered: Fashion, Truth, and the Next Generation of Industry Thinking The 2026 Fashion Industry & Merchandising senior exhibition presents work from emerging professionals who refuse to take fashion at face value. Across research, creative practice, and original business proposals, students interrogate what fashion communicates, who it serves, and where it falls short — framing dress as a powerful form of communication at the intersection of personal expression, cultural memory, and social influence Attendees can expect to be inspired by the innovative ideas and groundbreaking solutions presented at this eagerly anticipated Fashion Industry & Merchandising senior show. There will be lite bites and drinks. This event is free. RSVP at LinkTree in our bio. @drexelwestphal @radclubdrexel #fashionmerchandising #fashionindustry #innovation #problemsolving #fashiontechnology

Road trip to Five Below! Spring Buying students are working on an experiential project diving into Gen Alpha + Gen Z consumer behavior and product trends at Five Below Where research meets real-world retail #ConsumerInsights #GenZ #GenAlpha #RetailTrends #FiveBelow StudentLife

I’m thrilled to announce that I have been named as a recipient of the 2026 Licensing International Foundation Scholarship! Licensing is a powerful catalyst for driving holistic brand stories and lifestyle assortments. From Prada Group’s eyewear partnership with EssilorLuxottica to Saint Laurent’s beauty and cosmetic partnership with L’Oréal, licensing has consistently provided a way for brands to strategically enter into product categories with high barriers of entry. As I prepare to enter into a career within merchandising, I’m excited to advocate for the future of these strategic partnerships, exploring how they shape the modern retail landscape. A special thank you to Maria Ungaro and the team at Licensing International for this incredible opportunity! I want to also thank Maureen DeSimone for her guidance and encouragement throughout this process! Looking forward to continued learning and contributing to the next chapter of brand storytelling through licensing! @drexelwestphal @licensing_intl @radclubdrexel #scholarship #fashionlicensing #leadership #fashionbrands #fashionmerchandising

📣CONGRATULATIONS to FIM students: Mia Hamilton ’27, Cate Hettinger ’27, and Jenna French ‘27! Mia, Cate, and Jenna were awarded funds from the Mary Krug Memorial Scholarship Fund by The Underfashion Club 2026 Scholarship that supports students exploring careers and research in the intimate apparel industry. The Underfashion Club is the preeminent organization within the Intimate Apparel and Underwear Industry devoted to its health and vibrancy through education, professional development, leadership, and philanthropy. Along with a resume, recommendations, and personal essay, students prepared a portfolio of academic work that was presented to the UFC committee in interview. *Congratulations to all FIM students that applied and interviewed with this pivotal organization! / @underfashionclub @drexelwestphal #intimateapparel #fashionscholarship #leadership #fashionmerchandising

Drexel BRAG presents Power in Peers: Scholarship & Career Panel - Building Your Fashion Network featuring an inspiring panel of scholarship recipients and emerging leaders in the fashion industry. Mon. May 4th 6:30 - 8:00pm  URBN Center 239 or join the zoom link in the FIM bio This event is designed to inform and empower our student body by highlighting the many opportunities available within the fashion realm. Our panelists will share their personal journeys, scholarship experiences, career insights, and advice on how to successfully navigate the industry while building strong and meaningful professional connections. / @drexelwestphal @radclubdrexel @designandmerchandisingmagazine @brag_usa @brag_jefferson #fashionindustry #fashionretail #scholarship #fashioncareer #leadership @drexelfashiondesign

FIM Student Work Exhibition is now on view in the URBN Center Lobby, 3501 Market Street through May 8 See the work of NRF and FSF Scholarship winners Madison-Jade Bishop, Emme Serafino & Aalona Snell as well as the work of 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th year students. @drexelwestphal @radclubdrexel @designandmerchandisingmagazine #fashionmerchandising #fashionindustry #aiimagecreation #digitaldesign #fashionproductdevelopment

What Drexel FIM’s NRFSA members have been up to in their retail careers: Spring/ Summer Co-op Edition We are excited to see where these new journeys take our dedicated young professionals over the next 5 months! Swipe to learn about some of the @drexelfim co-op experiences made possible with @drexelsteinbright Drexel students interested in retail careers should consider joining our NRFSA chapter. Email Cate, our student ambassador with interest or questions: [email protected] #fashionmerchandising #retailcareers

What Drexel FIM’s NRFSA members have been up to in their retail careers: Fall/ Winter Co-op Edition We are so proud of all of our hard working young professionals! Swipe to learn about some of the @drexelfim co-op experiences made possible with @drexelsteinbright Drexel students interested in retail careers should consider joining our NRFSA chapter. Email Cate, our student ambassador with interest or questions: [email protected] #fashionmerchandising #retailcareers

Attention High School Students: Love fashion? Curious how brands actually get built? At Drexel’s Fashion + Entrepreneurship Camp, you’ll learn how to turn creative ideas into real business concepts. Work with students like you to explore trends, create a fashion concept, build your brand story and discover how successful companies market and sell their products. Come with an idea. Leave thinking like an entrepreneur with a project and experience that can be used for a college application and portfolio. No prior fashion or business experience needed — just curiosity and creativity. Program Dates: July 20–24, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Audience: Grades 10–12 Format: Commuter/Non-Residential @drexelwestphal @radclubdrexel @designandmerchandisingmagazine #entrepreneur #fashionbusiness #fashionindustry #fashionmerchandising #sustainablefashion

📢THIS FRIDAY: Join the NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship info session with Drexel’s own top 5 finalist from last year, Madison Jade Bishop. Learn about the scholarship award details, application process, the NRF Foundation, and get your questions answered. By registering for the event you will also receive a recording should you not be able to attend the live session. 🔗Register following this link: https://nrf.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZZ3O01lMTD2vl1rZE-X4-Q#/registration 💻 OR via the NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship info Website (click the link “view application” button and scroll down on the page until a signup prompt appears).

WESTPHEST: Fashion Industry & Merchandising Student Showcase Monday, JUNE 8, 2026 6PM - 8PM 3401 Filbert Street (URBN Annex/Pearlstein Gallery) Unfiltered: Fashion, Truth, and the Next Generation of Industry Thinking The 2026 Fashion Industry & Merchandising senior exhibition presents work from emerging professionals who refuse to take fashion at face value. Across research, creative practice, and original business proposals, students interrogate what fashion communicates, who it serves, and where it falls short — framing dress as a powerful form of communication at the intersection of personal expression, cultural memory, and social influence. Projects span the full breadth of the industry. Some trace how identity moves through clothing, exploring symbolism, heritage, and storytelling across global aesthetics. Others follow the supply chain to places the industry would rather not look, holding brands accountable for what they obscure. A strong technology thread runs through the exhibition — from AR and VR in beauty retail to AI-powered try-on systems and anti-counterfeiting tools for digital fashion files. Equally compelling are original brand creation and expansion proposals, where students move from analysis into action, designing adaptive wear lines, brand extensions, experiential retail models, and strategies for global creative direction. Together these projects make a single argument: the future of fashion belongs to professionals who can read culture, question systems, and build with both innovation and responsibility in mind. Attendees can expect to be inspired by the innovative ideas and groundbreaking solutions presented at this eagerly anticipated senior show. There will be lite bites and drinks. This event is free. RSVP early at the QR code or link: /e/westphest-fashion-industry-merchandising-student-showcase-tickets-1987063220583?aff=oddtdtcreator @drexelwestphal @radclubdrexel @designandmerchandisingmagazine @thecloseschool