Fashion Alumni Testimonials

Paige Baldwin
Fashion Business and Entrepreneurship, BA (2024)
Fashion Design and Technology, MA (2025)

What goals did you set for yourself after graduation?

成人视频淢y goals are threefold. First, to continue building my curriculum and advancing my research for a comprehensive fashion sustainability education. Second, to develop a sustainable fashion line that is eco-friendly and socially responsible. Finally, to perfect my business plan and launch a new fashion magazine focused on slow and sustainable fashion.成人视频�

How did Lindenwood University help prepare you to reach the goals you set for yourself?

成人视频淭he Fashion Business and Design program at Lindenwood University prepared me to meet these goals by offering courses that covered all the skills needed to achieve them. The professors constantly challenged and encouraged me, helping me build a portfolio that showcases my strengths.成人视频�

How can you be involved with the success of current and future Lindenwood University Fashion students?

成人视频淚成人视频檇 love to support the success of Lindenwood fashion students by mentoring and contributing to the program成人视频檚 growth. I成人视频檓 particularly interested in getting involved with the Advisory Council and, in the future, teaching within a fashion program as I build experience in the industry.成人视频�

Aleah Rosenau
Fashion Design, BFA (2018)
Lily Pulitzer, Designer

What goals did you set for yourself after graduation?

成人视频淢y main goals were to really perfect my portfolio, find a job in designing contemporary women成人视频檚 wear, and to make industry connections. Knowing that there were more job opportunities on either the east or west coast, I also made it a goal to move where I was more likely to find a job and also get my masters!成人视频�

How did Lindenwood University help prepare you to reach the goals you set for yourself?

成人视频淭he curriculum at Lindenwood was huge in preparation for me and my goals. I think the many, many projects and critiques prepared me to sell myself and adequately express concepts and my ideas. The encouragement from my professors to double major, to push myself to design outside of the box, and the teachings of new technologies, skills, and techniques were also great in preparation.成人视频�

How can you be involved with the success of current and future Lindenwood University Fashion students?

成人视频淎lthough I成人视频檓 not near campus any longer, I still love seeing what成人视频檚 new and going on with the program, and of course, what fabulous things current students are creating! As I gain my own experiences I成人视频檇 be more than willing to share and help/advise others with their design journeys in any way I can!成人视频�

Alison Hones
Fashion Design, BFA (2013)

What goals did you set for yourself after graduation?

成人视频淢y goal was to get a job at a women成人视频檚 wear company, and to be able to continue growing my skills on the job with real world experience.成人视频�

How did Lindenwood University help prepare you to reach the goals you set for yourself?

成人视频淟indenwood成人视频檚 program gave me an overview of the fashion industry and the skills needed to succeed 成人视频� with an emphasis on design. What I learned gave me the groundwork to build upon once I entered the workforce. Additionally, I think having the BFA degree, Summa Cum Laude, on my resume helped give me credibility in interviews and showed I was serious about my career choice.成人视频�

How can you be involved with the success of current and future Lindenwood University Fashion students?

成人视频淚 think having the Advisory Council to bridge the gap between academia and industry is a great way to ensure that Lindenwood成人视频檚 program is teaching the skills employers are looking for, and that students and employers are able to make connections that lead to internships and job opportunities. I am honored to be a part of that council. I have participated in several student collection critiques and juries and am interested in doing so again.成人视频�