The AAFA represents apparel, footwear, and other sewn products companies and their suppliers.
American Apparel and Footwear Association
(AAFA)
740 6th Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20001-3798
Tel: (202) 853-9080
Email: membership@aafaglobal.org
https://www.aafaglobal.org
ASU FIDM offers bachelor's and associate's degree programs in design and creative business.
Arizona State University Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
(ASU FIDM)
919 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA, 90015-1421
Tel: (800) 624-1200
https://asufidm.asu.edu
The ASDP offers seminars, classes, meetings, and other resources.
Association of Sewing and Design Professionals
(ASDP)
2885 Sanford Avenue, SW, #19588
Grandville, MI, 49418-1342
Tel: (877) 755-0303
https://sewingprofessionals.com
The CTDA is a professional membership organization for custom tailors and designers.
Custom Tailors and Designers Association
(CTDA)
714 South Dearborn Street, 7th Floor
Chicago, IL, 60605-1816
Tel: (888) 248-2832
Email: info@ctda.com
https://www.ctda.com
The DEAC provides information on accredited distance education institutions and home-study programs.
Distance Education Accrediting Commission
(DEAC)
1101 17th Street, NW, Suite 808
Washington, DC, 20036-4718
Tel: (202) 234-5100
Email: info@deac.org
https://www.deac.org
FIT offers college classes in garment design and sewing.
Fashion Institute of Technology
(FIT)
227 West 27th Street
New York, NY, 10001-5992
Tel: (212) 217-7999
http://www.fitnyc.edu
Parsons School of Design offers classes in garment design and sewing.
Parsons School of Design
66 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY, 10011-8603
Tel: (212) 229-8900
Email: thinkparsons@newschool.edu
https://www.newschool.edu/parsons
TJU offers fashion design and other related courses and degrees.
Thomas Jefferson University
(TJU)
1020 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19107-5567
Tel: (215) 951-2800
Email: enroll@jefferson.edu
https://www.jefferson.edu/academics/areas-of-interest/fashion-and-textiles.html
This union fights for workers' rights and represents workers in various industries, including basic apparel and textiles.
UNITE HERE!
275 7th Avenue, 16th Floor
New York, NY, 10001-6708
Tel: (212) 265-7000
http://www.unitehere.org
- Advertising Managers
- Apparel Industry Workers
- Appliance Service Technicians
- Beverage Industry Workers
- Business Managers
- Buyers
- Canning and Preserving Industry Workers
- Color Analysts
- Cosmeticians
- Cosmetics Sales Representatives
- Cosmetics Shop Owners and Managers
- Cosmetologists
- Costume Designers
- Customer Service Representatives
- Dairy Products Manufacturing Workers
- Electrical Engineering Technologists
- Electrical Engineers
- Electronics Engineers
- Ethical Sourcing Officer
- Export-Import Specialists
- Fabric Designers
- Farmers
- Fashion Coordinators
- Fashion Designers
- Fashion Illustrators
- Fashion Models' Agents
- Fashion Photographers
- Fashion Stylists
- Fashion Writers and Editors
- Furniture Designers
- Furniture Manufacturing Workers
- Green Marketers
- Green Products Manufacturers
- Greeting Card Designers and Writers
- Hardware Engineers
- Image Consultants
- Industrial Designers
- Jewelers and Jewelry Repairers
- Makeup Artists
- Market Research Analysts
- Marketing Managers
- Models
- Nail Technicians
- Plastics Products Manufacturing Workers
- Product Development Directors
- Product Management Directors
- Product Managers
- Quality Control Engineers
- Quality Control Technicians
- Radio Frequency Engineers
- Rubber Goods Production Workers
- Sales Managers
- Sales Representatives
- Silverware Artisans and Workers
- Software Engineers
- Sporting Goods Production Workers
- Textile Manufacturing Workers
- Tobacco Products Industry Workers
- Toy Industry Workers
- Watch and Clock Repairers