Top Schools, Top Grads Part I: London & New York

By Catherine Levy at TribaSpace

Though some might argue, in no other vocation does it matter more where you went to school- and it's no secret that fashion houses rely heavily on the steady stream of new graduates to keep their designs fresh and their concepts on the cutting edge.

Moreover, a good school can actually launch a designer's career, equipping graduates not only with a platform to debut their collections, but with solid business know-how as well. As we approach graduation season, TribaSpace provides a rundown on the most innovative and intriguing fashion schools in the world.

New York City

F.I.T.- Founded in 1944, The Fashion Institute of Technology is a highly selective school that is part of the State University of New York-meaning that the school is almost entirely publicly funded (thus carrying a smaller admissions price tag). Students have the possibility of really working in the business from day 1, whether it's as an intern in the production department at Coach or attending a workshop led by Norma Kamali.

Some graduates of note: Carolina Herrera, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Leon Max and Chloe Dao- winner of season 2 of Project Runway...read full article

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