Celebrating over 90 years of excellence in fashion education, The School of Fashion Design is the only educational institution in New England dedicated exclusively to the study of fashion design. SFD provides students with a solid foundation in apparel design and construction, and the skills required for a successful career in fashion.

Our technical Certificate program is taught by experts in the field of fashion design. Students may take courses toward the Certificate or on a class-by-class basis to fill professional education interests. For creatives and textile arts enthusiasts, SFD offers workshops in various fiber arts such as weaving, lace making, embroidery, millinery, upcycling, and more.

As an SFD student, you will join a diverse community of emerging designers. Our studios are filled with recent high school graduates, students from nearby colleges enriching their education with fashion, and working professionals embarking on a new career path.

SFD faculty and students are active partners in our local community, collaborating regularly with organizations and businesses through internships, exhibitions, field trips, and special events. Our reputation for excellence is on display each time our students show their work at fashion shows and exhibits throughout the year.

With an SFD Certificate in Fashion Design, our alumni have enjoyed fashion careers with Adidas, Coldwater Creek, J. Jill, New Balance, PUMA, Ralph Lauren, Talbots, Timberland, TJX Companies, and more. Our alumni are designers and costumers for stage and screen, while others have found success launching their own label.

Our varied class levels and flexible schedules are designed to meet the needs and profiles of all students. So whatever your level, background, or educational goals, we invite you to schedule a tour to see yourself at The School of Fashion Design. New semesters begin September, January, and June. Your fashion education begins here!

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Teen Advisory Group Meets at MPL

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Melrose High Wrestling Team Fundraiser

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Horace Mann Hosts Fall Fiesta

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All Students Report to MHS on Sept. 1

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Open House Night at Melrose High School

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Beach Bum Book Clubs Meets

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Ice Cream Party Celebrates End of Summer Reading Club

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Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid at Hallmark Health

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Heartsaver CPR with AED at Hallmark Health

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Caregivers Support Group at Hallmark Health

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Fun Ways to Keep Fit at Melrose Library

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Loree Griffin Burns 'Talking Trash' at Melrose Public Library

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ANOVA School Summer Information Session

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Library's History Book Club With William Tobin

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Human Rights Commission Conversation Class

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Snack Pack

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It’s Not Easy Being Green?

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MPL Book Discussion Group

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MPL History Book Club with William Tobin

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Teen Advisory Group

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Beach Bum Book Club

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ANOVA School: Information Session (Last of the Season)

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Melrose High School—Alumni Panel for Juniors

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Melrose High School—Senior Prom

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Melrose High School—MCAS Science & Technology

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Horace Mann Elementary School—Field Day

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Horace Mann Elementary School—Eat and Greet

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Fifth Grade Moving On Ceremony

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Horace Mann Elementary School—Memorial Day Parade

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Winthrop Elementary School—Slush Friday

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