what is the fashion lab?

What is The Fashion Lab?

The Fashion Lab is dedicated to providing opportunities for hands-on experience and real-world exposure to the fashion and retail industry for high school students from underprivileged and/or at-risk backgrounds.

program overview

Program Overview

The Fashion Lab is unlike any other program. View the unique curriculum and learn about our areas of emphasis for workshops, seminars, and educational trips.

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Join The Fashion Lab

Want to be a part of a fashion experience that will change you life? Find out more about the program and how to apply.

russell simmons

Russell Simmons

The hip-hop pioneer, style guru, and avid philanthropist speaks to The Fashion Lab on how to break into the competitive world of fashion and retail.

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Lynn Whitfield

The Emmy Award-winning actress and Louisiana native.

Do you work in the fashion and design industry? Know someone who does? Find out how to donate your time to The Fashion Lab by being a speaker at one of our workshops.

success stories

The Fashion Lab students are overcoming overwhelming odds, excelling in academics, attending top universities, and making a huge impact on New Orleans and the world.