When you have a passion to learn and the desire to push yourself to build your skills, you don’t let location stop you from following your dreams! Inuit student Lori Tagoona completed Pattern Making in spring 2021 and has started Technical Pattern Making this semester - all remotely from her home in the North.

Born and raised in Vancouver, Sam grew up involved in organized sports and played hockey his whole life. When not at the rink, he likes hanging out with friends, biking, and going to the beach for a swim. On his creative side, he has always enjoyed making music and clothing.

When a designer with such a dynamic and colourful story decides attends The Cut, we are immediately curious to learn more! Saakhi Chhatwal is enrolled in our Fashion Marketing program while collaborating internationally. So much drive and passion for the industry.

Currently enrolled in TCFDA’s 2-year Diploma Program, entrepreneur Ghali Alissami arrived in Canada as a Turkish refugee. He is pursuing this line of study to acquire the needed professional academic and technical knowledge to help launch a career as a fashion designer.

With the September semester rapidly approaching, we wanted to share the stories of two new students who will be joining us. Heather Ho has a fascination with costume and is excited to build her skill-set to launch a career in film and television.

I cringe when I read 'sustainable fashion' online or 'sustainable' as an adjective to sell everything from cheap shoes to over-hyped seminars. The dilution of this word makes it as meaningless as 'natural' or 'organic.'

International Student Hanae Yaskawa is a shining star at The Cut Fashion Design Academy! This young American came to Canada to study Technical Apparel Design at a Lower Mainland design school, and once completed, decided to take her pattern-making skill-set to the next level with additional courses at The Cut. It is so important when entering the workforce as a young person to create a wide-open door for opportunity.

Congrats to The Cut Instructor Shannon Hall for the spotlight on Adeera in luxury magazine Montecristo! Allie Turner captured the essence and importance of the brand co-founded with her partner Emma Reynolds. The Vancouver silk fashion brand recently launched Edition II, consisting of silk two-pieces.

Not only is Kelsey Holden a fashion designer with her own label Metta Lane, but she is also an Instructor at The Cut and former student! Not content to follow the old-school approach of following a single path to a career, Kelsey has veered out of her lane and is now building highways to take her everywhere.

We are more than excited to announce the newest industry expert to join The Cut Fashion Design Academy is accomplished and well-respected Joanna Delaney. Joanna has been working in the industry for many years running her own custom bridal business - Joanna Delayne Studio. She will be teaching Pattern Making, Couture Pattern Making, and Technical Pattern Making instructor.

Congrats to another Portfolio Prep student accepted into parsons with a $25,000 USD scholarship! Cosette came to us in the Fall of 2020 full of ideas and optimistic energy for her 2021 application to Parsons. She began the process with sketch after sketch and we quickly saw her collection develop into a modern streetwear version of studio 54 style, completely representative of her energetic personality.

When you have to compose a resume for your fashion business, it is crucial to make it stand out even if you are going to certain style extremes, which is acceptable if one considers that you follow a certain trend and the factors that reflect your creative vision. While your resume must show all the necessary information and the contact details, doing it for fashion must be different style-wise because otherwise, it will turn into a dry list of facts that talk about your fashion shows and education. The trick is to keep people interested and inspired as they encounter your personality.

We want to send a big congratulations to our Product Development & Manufacturing-Domestic & Overseas Program Alumni, Charlotte Clissold on landing her dream job! Charlotte started with us in our September 2020 term, and we immediately knew she was going to be an outstanding student. Charlotte had nearly 10 years of experience in the retail and apparel industry when she came to us, but wanted to learn and break into a new field in the fashion industry.

We’re excited to introduce Shanna Mair to The Cut team. With almost 20 years of experience in the Costume industry she brings a great energy and knowledge to the school.

In our second release of Lessons from Liza, The Cut owner Liza Deyrmenjian talks to us about the importance of networking.

We want to recognize these 5 sustainable brands that have launched in 2020. Starting a brand is hard in the best of times, and these 5 are making waves in a positive way!

The Cut Fashion Academy Owner, Liza Deyrmenjian was featured on Authority Magazine!

The Cut Fashion Academy owner Liza Deyrmenjian has over 25 years of experience in the industry and a wealth of knowledge. From building multiple successful brands herself, to helping others build successful brands she’s done it all, and she wants to share her knowledge with you!

Derek Baskerville has 35 years of experience in the Costume industry. From theater to film he’s experienced it all. Derek teaches our Basic Costuming for Film and Television Program. We can tell you from the amount of head turns we see in the studio when he’s teaching, he keeps it interesting!

We want to congratulate Shirley Tang on her feature in British Vogue for her Depop shop - Oriens! Shirley was a Portfolio Preparation student here at The Cut. We were proud to help her build her successful application to Parsons, and couldn't be happier to see her making strides in her career!