University & College Fashion & Textiles Trip To New York

This is New York City’s college for design, fashion, communications and business. The vibrant campus in Manhattan’s Chelsea district is rich in art and café culture and students love to hang out in the neighbourhood. The institute holds a large collection of costumes and textiles and current students provide a great source of inspiration to visiting groups.

The world’s largest department store now offers a fun, retail-focused lecture followed by a store tour. An informative discussion follows the story of Macy’s from humble beginnings in 1858 to the 1m square foot of selling space today. Students will also learn about fashion merchandising visual advertising techniques, with plenty of time left over to shop.

This vast museum has over two million artworks spanning 5,000 years. It’s one of the most important collections in the world and a fantastic source of inspiration for students of all disciplines. A labyrinth of corridors holds paintings, textiles, ceramics and costume, chronologically reflects global regions in sky-lit spaces and architectural relics

Indulge in some retail therapy at the sprawling Woodbury Common Premium Outlets centre. Shop at 220 stores and make savings of 25% to 65% on goods from leading designers and brands including Burberry, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Lacoste, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren and Prada. If you book a group tour, you get free VIP coupon books.

Led by professional costume and fashion designers, this tour includes stops at fabric and trim stores, including some without shop fronts. You can also visit Bryant Park, the Fashion Walk of Fame and Macy’s. Students learn about the history of the garment industry in NYC. Those with specific projects to buy for can send a shopping list in advance.

The One World Observatory is located within the One World Trade Center providing unmatched views stretching across Manhattan to New Jersey. Groups will be able to learn about the history of the Trade Center in New York, its history and construction.