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“So I Could…” | Skye Monroe
Name: Skye Monroe Course: Fashion Industry Essentials
Instagram: @skye.monroe
I enrolled in Fashion Industry Essentials so I could…
I enrolled in this program so I could gain a better understanding of the fashion industry and the day-to-day process of getting an idea turned into a product.
Where are you working now?
I am currently Self-Employed.
Has your experience in Fashion Industry Essentials impacted your career at all yet, and if so, how?
Yes, I will be attending Parsons School of Design in Fall 2021.
Why did you think the course was right for you when you enrolled?
The course taught me the steps to advance towards a career in the fashion industry.
How did the course prepare you for working in the fashion industry?
It taught me all about fashion verbiage, skills, mock-ups, and portfolio content.
How did the partnership with Parsons for Fashion Industry Essentials affect your choice to take the program?
After taking the Fashion Industry Essentials course, I committed to attending Parsons in the Fall.
What assignment, course, and/or instructor sticks out in your mind or taught you something valuable?
Production Cost course shed light on the business aspect of the fashion industry
What would you say to a friend about Fashion Industry Essentials?
I really enjoyed the program and would recommend it if you are looking into Parsons.
BANYAN With Anya Ayoung-Chee | Fashion Conversations That Inspire
Exclusive Conversation: Banyan Talk with Anya Ayoung-Chee
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The Fashion Industry holds a wealth of talented designers. If a career in this industry is something you are passionate about, it is important to know the journey. Being able to lock down a designer for a conversation isn’t an easy task but we managed to get it done. Fashion Designer and Social Entrepreneur, Anya Young-Chee is willing to lend her expertise. From winning Project Runway to starting her own fashion line, Anya can offer some solid industry tips. She is slated to moderate the BANYAN Webinar series LIVE talks powered by Yellowbrick.
The Banyan series was created to showcase women entrepreneurs across a variety of different industries. While Fashion is Anya’s area of expertise, she lends her knowledge and shares her stories with women in the Streetwear, Sneaker Design, Music, Hospitality, Beauty and Sports Management industries. These conversations are meant to serve as inspiration and motivation for other women who are looking to do the same thing. BANYAN is a platform created to inspire women, with a focus on Caribbean creatives, to pursue their dreams and turn their passion into a career. Finding your “WHY” is important and hopefully these conversations will help you do that.
Design Director Cherese Thornhill (adidas) and lifestyle brand Founder Fe Noel were the first 2 in the series. Next up is Nikitha Cornwall (June 11th @ 2:30pm) and Fallon Seymour (June 18th @ 2:30pm). If you missed the first 2 episodes or want to sign up for upcoming episodes, leave your email in the box above.
