Junior Fashion Lab™: Teen Fashion Design & Styling Program (Ages 13–17)

Junior Fashion Lab™ is a hands-on creative fashion program designed for teens ages 13–17 who are interested in fashion design, styling, and creative production.

Students work inside a real studio fashion lab environment where they learn how to build looks, develop fashion concepts, and experiment with styling techniques using thrifted and upcycled materials.

This program introduces teens to sustainable fashion practices, creative storytelling, and the fundamentals of how fashion is developed behind the scenes.

Students will learn how to turn secondhand garments and materials into original fashion concepts, while gaining exposure to real fashion tools used in professional studios.

Students work inside a real studio fashion lab environment where they learn how to build looks, develop fashion concepts, and experiment with styling techniques using thrifted and upcycled materials.

This program introduces teens to sustainable fashion practices, creative storytelling, and the fundamentals of how fashion is developed behind the scenes.

Students will learn how to turn secondhand garments and materials into original fashion concepts, while gaining exposure to real fashion tools used in professional studios.

Junior Fashion Lab™ is a hands-on creative fashion program designed for teens ages 13–17 who are interested in fashion design, styling, and creative production.

Students work inside a real studio fashion lab environment where they learn how to build looks, develop fashion concepts, and experiment with styling techniques using thrifted and upcycled materials.

This program introduces teens to sustainable fashion practices, creative storytelling, and the fundamentals of how fashion is developed behind the scenes.

Students will learn how to turn secondhand garments and materials into original fashion concepts, while gaining exposure to real fashion tools used in professional studios.

Participants will explore the creative process behind fashion styling and design including:

• Fashion concept development
• Storyboard creation and visual storytelling
• Sustainable fashion using thrifted and upcycled materials
• Styling mannequins and building cohesive looks
• Wardrobe editing and creative styling techniques
• Fashion presentation and visual merchandising basics

Students will also practice working with real fashion studio equipment.

Students will work inside a functioning fashion styling lab environment with supervised access to:

• Styling racks and wardrobe racks
• Dress forms and mannequins for styling
• Professional garment steamers
• Fashion hangers and styling tools
• Vintage and thrifted wardrobe materials
• Heat press equipment for customization
• Sewing machines for beginner garment alterations
• Storyboard and concept boards
• Fabric swatches and textile samples

Students will also have access to:

• Makeup and grooming preparation area
• Hair and styling station
• Content and photography space for documenting looks

During the program students will:

• Build fashion storyboards
• Create styled looks using thrifted materials
• Practice fashion styling on mannequins
• Experiment with heat press and customization techniques
• Learn fashion vocabulary and styling language
• Document their creative looks in a studio environment

Students leave the program with portfolio-ready fashion concepts.

This program is ideal for:

• Teens ages 13–17
• Students interested in fashion design or styling
• Young creatives interested in thrifting, sustainability, and upcycling
• Teens interested in fashion photography or visual storytelling
• Students curious about careers in fashion and creative industries

No prior experience required.

Hannah Be
Creative Director
Retrospect Vintage Fashion

Hannah brings professional experience in fashion production, styling, and creative direction, translating real fashion studio practices into an engaging learning environment for teens.

Enrollment is limited to maintain a focused studio environment.

Limited Studio Cohort — Only 8 Seats Available

Register early to secure a seat.

Phone: 916-856-7878

With professional experience in fashion production, university partnerships, and cultural programming, Hannah brings real-world design principles into a youth-focused educational format.

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