Welcome to your Fashion Career
Turn your vision into wearable art. Learn the skills, master the tools, and
graduate with a portfolio that opens doors in fashion.
Skill-based Program
In just 12 months, build the
expertise, portfolio, and
confidence to start your
fashion journey.
National and International
Separate cohort accommodating international time zones.
Live, Online
Take the course from the comfort of your own home. Weekly classes and after-hours schedule to accommodate working students.
Certified
Receive an ICA diploma upon graduation based on performance. Be the student who graduates with honors!
From idea to
industry.
ICA’s Fashion Design Program is
where your ideas take shape. You’ll
learn the craft, experiment with your
designs, and get guidance every
step of the way—so you leave with
a portfolio, practical skills, and the
confidence to step into the fashion
world.
Build Your Portfolio
From initial sketches to full collections, every assignment helps you build a professional portfolio that demonstrates
your vision, skill, and creativity.
Mentoring Program
When in need of some additional hand-holding, take advantage of one-on-one time with ICA alumni via our mentoring program.
Beginners and Pros
Designed for beginners and experienced designers alike, this program helps you grow your skills and advance your career.
Practice Exercises and Overviews
Each class includes class summaries and practice assignments. Additionally, you get access to all class video recordings for review and to make up a class you missed.
Support System
Learn from experts and gain mentoring, networking, and a community that supports you beyond graduation.
THE PROOF IS IN THE PROJECTS
At ICA, we don't just follow trends. We design them.
Browse through some of our students' projects:
What stand out from the program are the instructors. They gave personalized feedback and guided me as I figured out what I wanted to focus on. Even after the course, they’re still a resource—one recently sent me a fashion trend report, which was incredibly helpful. That support is amazing.
It’s meaningful to help women in our community dress beautifully. I wasn’t sure at first if I wanted to go into fashion; it’s not the typical career, and also felt very superficial. But once I got into it, I realized the goal of creating tzniyus clothing that makes women and girls feel good in what they wear is truly impactful. I feel like I’m making a difference.
Press Releases:
Interview with ICA graduates featured in the
Mishpacha Magazine:
The Jewish Link Featured Article:
Industry leaders, your guides
Meet your instructors:
Batya Elghanian
Batya Elghanian brings 20+ years of design experience to ICA’s fashion program. She began her career as a stylist for Ralph Lauren in Paris before returning to New York to focus on women’s sportswear and later, hosiery design.
Her deep understanding of color, texture, and materials has led her to explore abstract art as well, with pieces shown in three Italian museums.
For Batya, teaching is a dream realized. She loves guiding the next generation of designers and helping shape a program that feels creative, grounded, and full of opportunity.
Natalie Kraska
Natalie Kraska teaches the technical side of fashion design, from tech-packs to fabric sourcing to working with factories. At ICA, she helps aspiring designers bring their ideas to life with structure, skill, and strategy.
She’s also the co-founder of Mary and Shelley, a line of accessories made from deadstock materials, inspired by vintage style and music culture. As a consultant and designer, she helps indie brands define their look and bring their products to market.
Natalie’s classes are creative, practical, and filled with honest insight into what it takes to build a brand that lasts.
Brittney Major
Brittney Major is a fashion industry veteran with over 15 years of experience in technical design. She currently serves as Director of Technical Design at a global children’s wear brand in New York.
She’s worked with iconic names like Zac Posen, Ralph Lauren, and The Children’s Place, and earned her MFA in Patternmaking from the Academy of Art University.
Brittney’s classes focus on real-world skills and precision. She helps students understand fit, construction, and production, while building the confidence to create clothing that actually works.
Katie Casano
Katie Casano brings two decades of experience in womenswear design and brand management to ICA’s Fashion Design program. She’s worked with names like Nanette Lepore, Anthropologie, and Marchesa, and has designed for celebrities, editorial, and TV.
Her classes focus on business planning and portfolio development, drawing on her background as a fashion professor since 2015.
Katie helps students build their voice, refine their work, and step confidently into the fashion world with a polished, professional presence.
Program Pricing
The ICA Fashion Design Package
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All supplies delivered to your door.
$400 value!
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Custom built, interactive curriculum binder and fabric library.
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Class recording access up to a year after graduation.
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Mentoring option available.
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Class summaries and resources.
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1:1 Instructor feedback and support.
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Guest vendors and presenters.
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Technical support.
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Learning management software.
$12,200
Custom Payment Plans Available
