Fashion Fellowship

The Fashion Fellowship Program at Wright House is a transformative 9-month experience designed to empower underrepresented youth through fashion, technology, and community action. Participants explore every aspect of the fashion industry—from sewing, screen printing, and digital design (CLO 3D, Unreal Engine) to business strategy, marketing, and sustainable production. Each resident develops their own fashion collection, hosts a self-produced runway show, and operates a retail store within Wright House. The program includes weekly mentorship from fashion professionals, hands-on manufacturing support, and educational workshops rooted in sustainability and cultural expression. Residents also engage in social justice projects, using fashion as a tool for storytelling and activism, while connecting with mutual aid efforts like the community fridge. The residency culminates in a graduation showcase, scholarship awards, and a pitch competition where students can earn startup capital for their brand. This program is open to youth ages 18 – 25, especially those from diverse backgrounds, and low-income backgrounds. No experience is required—just passion and commitment. Wright House’s mission is to develop the next generation of designers who are not only style-conscious but socially responsible, creating a fashion ecosystem rooted in justice, creativity, and economic empowerment.

🎓 Program Overview

A 9-month residency (September–May) where participants:

·      Gain technical and creative fashion skills

·      Learn sustainable practices & fashion tech

·      Create their own fashion collections

·      Host their own fashion show

·      Operate and manage a retail store

·      Receive mentorship and business support

·      Participate in in-house manufacturing

·      Graduate with a full launch-ready brand

🧵 Core Pillars of the Residency

EDUCATION

·      Fashion & Technology Curriculum: CLO 3D, Unreal Engine, Adobe Suite, blockchain fashion design.

·      Sewing & Garment Construction: Learn how to design, draft, and construct full garments.

·      Screen Printing & Natural Dyeing: Sustainable printing techniques, texture exploration.

·      Business Literacy: Budgeting, inventory, e-commerce, credit building.

MENTORSHIP

·      Weekly 1:1 coaching with local and national fashion mentors.

·      Guest lectures from professional designers, activists, and entrepreneurs.

·      Portfolio and brand reviews throughout the program.

EXPERIENCE

Run Your Own Fashion Show: Residents produce their own themed runway show.

Retail Incubator: Operate your own pop-up store inside Wright House.

In-House Manufacturing: Collaborate with our production team to create samples and small batches. 

COMMUNITY ACTION

Use fashion to tell community-based stories. (1Million Cups)

Learn about ethical supply chains, environmental justice, and circular fashion.

Volunteer with mutual aid initiatives like the Wright House Community Fridge.

🎉 Residency Features

·      NYFW Trip –fundraise startup capital for your brand.

·      Fashion Festival Participation – show at events like Beyond Fest.

·      Fashion House Access – free studio time, community pop-ups, and retail space.

·      Scholarships – All residents receive scholarship awards upon completion.

🧑‍🎓 Who Can Apply?

·      Ages 16–25, especially from BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and low-income communities.

·      Passion for fashion, justice, or storytelling.

·      No prior experience necessary—just commitment and creativity.

💼 Post-Graduation Opportunities

·      Join the Wright House Apprenticeship Program

·      Launch your own fashion line

·      Continue as a teaching assistant

·      Apply for freelance & job placements through our network.