Alexis Reneé Jones
Fashion Merchandiser & Visual Stylist
NYC Professional Study Tour
Faculty led experiential learning experience to sties relevant to the fashion merchandising and design industry such as manufactures, design houses, retailers and trade shows.
Completed a one-week intensive study tour in New York City conducting retail analysis, trend forecasts, and networking with industry professionals. Visits included a trip to: MakerBot Corporate Office, Fashion Illustrator Bil Donovan, Tiny You, Bergdorf Goodman, Victoria Secret Design Studio, Kohl's Product Development, France Display Group, Bloomingdale's, Mood Designer Fabrics, Trend Union, Rebecca Minkhoff, Sandro, and the Manus x Machina:Fashion in an Age of Technology.
Compiled a video trend report inspired by the work of Bill Cunningham and information presented at Trend Union.
Completed a written report analyzing retailers: assortment, customer, price, visual display, brand, and service.
