Fashion Resources

Professional organizations offer many benefits to students including:

• Opportunities to network with other members: Membership provides contacts at the local, state, national, and even international level. Such contacts can be invaluable when searching for a new position or to expand an existing practice. Often exclusive job opportunities are posted for members only, and many organizations provide resume development and mentoring services.
• Continuous learning opportunities: Members usually have access to resources to enhance skills and knowledge and to stay up to date on changes within their field. These include conferences and workshops, online classes, white papers, newsletters, and other educational resources.
• Access to scholarships and internships: These are often available to students who plan to pursue a career within a specific profession, or to members who want to advance in their field.
• Resume enhancement: Listing membership in a professional organization is an excellent addition to a resume. It’s an indication that a job candidate is serious enough about their career to make an investment of money and time in it.

Here's a listing of some organizations relating to the Fashion Industry

1. American Apparel & Footwear Association

• American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists

  The world’s leading not-for-profit association serving textile professionals.

• American Sewing Guild

  Non-profit Organization dedicated to people who believe sewing is a creative and rewarding activity.

• Association of Retail Environments

• Association of Sewing and Design Professionals

  Education, networking, and referrals for sewing and design professionals.

• The Color Association of the United States

  For all designers who use color. Color forecasting organization holding extensive color archives, trend information, custom color consulting and publications.

• Color Guild

  The global paint and colour authority.

• Color Marketing Group

  Premier International association for color design professionals.

• Costume Society of America

  Advances the global understanding of all aspects of dress and appearance.

• Cotton Incorporated

• Council of Fashion Designers (CFDA)

• Fashion Footwear Association of New York

  A not-for-profit trade association representing footwear manufacturers from around the world and are prominent members of the New York fashion community.

• Industrial Fabrics Association International

  A not-for-profit trade association comprised of member companies representing the global specialty fabrics marketplace.

• International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA)

  A professional, educational association composed of scholars, educators, and students in the textile, apparel, and merchandising disciplines in higher education.

• MAGIC Association

  The largest global marketplace for contemporary men’s and women’s apparel, footwear, accessories and sourcing resources — and the world’s most comprehensive forum for fashion buyers and brands.

• National Council of Textile Organizations

• Textile Society of America

• Textile Network