A firsthand look at developing an FSF merchandising case study, from early brainstorming and brand pairing exploration to uncovering the perfect collaboration between On Running and Liquid I.V., highlighting creativity, research, and the journey to becoming an FSF scholarship recipient.

A behind-the-scenes look at Columbia College Chicago’s collaboration with Patagonia Wornwear, where students upcycled reclaimed garments into adaptable, sustainable designs—highlighting circular fashion, hands-on construction, and innovative product development inspired by functionality and city aesthetics.

A reflective journey from fast-fashion consumer to sustainability-focused fashion merchandiser, exploring how education, intentional shopping, and personal habit changes reshaped a deeper commitment to circular fashion and mindful consumption.

A candid reflection on navigating life after a fashion merchandising degree, balancing retail experience, corporate aspirations, and the pull of freelance styling, while exploring how emerging creatives can carve unconventional, fulfilling paths in the fashion industry.

A personal journey from STEM to fashion—tracing how community college, a gap year, and self-discovery led a Columbia College Chicago senior to pursue fashion merchandising and communications, ultimately choosing passion over expectation.