Fashion Accessories Design

Margaret Henige

The Fashion Accessories Design program at CCS gives you head-to-toe preparation in the industry and helps you develop a broad set of skills in the key areas of vision, craft and business — how to conceive, make and merchandise handbags, small leather goods, footwear and accessories hardware. From the initial concept and design to the full range of fabrication techniques, you’ll learn the ins and outs of designing accessories.

Numbers that matter

$50 BILLION

is the amount of revenue the fashion industry generates in North America

ALUMNI

CCS alumni are working for prestigious brands including Calvin Klein, Coach, Louis Vuitton, Carhartt and more

SUSTAINABILITY

CCS students use their innovative design skills to tackle sustainability challenges and drive positive change in the design industry

A CREATIVE COMMUNITY

Evan Sparrow

'20 Fashion Accessories Design
Assistant Designer
Genusee

Kayla Donaldson

'19 Fashion Accessories Design
Global Jordan Footwear Color Designer Kids
Nike

Josie Teachout

'21 Fashion Accessories Design
Accessories Atelier Apprentice
Calvin Klein

  • Evan Sparrow

    '20 | Fashion Accessories Design
    Assistant Designer
    Genusee

  • Kayla Donaldson

    '19 | Fashion Accessories Design
    Global Jordan Footwear Color Designer Kids
    Nike

  • Josie Teachout

    '21 | Fashion Accessories Design
    Accessories Atelier Apprentice
    Calvin Klein
Make ● Play ● Think

CAREER CHOICES

  • Accessories Designer

  • Patternmaker

  • Trend Researcher

  • Stylist

Want to learn more?

Visit the CCS Website

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