Fashion Institute of Florida

Today, The Fashion Institute of South Florida is proud to announce that one of its recent graduates will show her collection at NYFW this February in NYC. AnaLauren Pamintuan is the winner of the Graduation Fashion Show this past November and was awarded a spot on the FDLA (Fashion Designers of Latin America) platform plus a gift certificate from Rex Fabrics in Miami. She will be showcasing a 12-piece collection...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to showcase at NYFW? Well, we got the first-hand scoop from our very own graduate AnaLauren Pamintuan! After winning the school’s first graduation fashion show in November, AnaLauren had to prepare for NYFW in February. This meant she had to put together 12 Fall/Winter looks in less than three months! That amount of work would even have a seasoned designer feeling stressed. However,...

Fabric shopping is one of the most exciting aspects of the design process. It can also be one of the most overwhelming if you don’t go into it with a clear idea of what you want. You may find yourself buying way more than what you need or making something totally unintended. Let’s go over some features to look for that will put you in control. Let’s go over some...

Did you know there were garment factories right here in Miami? As part of the How to Start your Clothing Line Course, the Fashion Institute of South Florida took several of its students (including one Instagram contest winner!) to visit a few little-known factories including a few cut & sew factories, a knit factory, a cutting room, and a printing factory! The students received a behind the scenes glimpse of the...