“What an incredible experience! All of the field trips, lectures
and guest speakers were very inspiring and informative.  In that
one months time I feel I learned more about the industry than the
years I have studied.  Some of the information I received in Paris
was quite overwhelming, but it gave me the confidence and a
challenge to work harder in this business.  Not a day goes by
that I am not thinking of Paris.  I really feel fortunate to have seen
it and experienced what I did at the Paris Fashion Institute.”

Laura Grendys

Glenview, IL

“I had a wonderful time seeing the rest of Europe, but I think Paris
has my heart.  I want to thank you for all the support and guidance
throughout the month of June.  I can honestly say that your program
was the most inspiring thing I have ever done.  Your genuine interest
in every student, myself included, added even more to my experience.
I can’t stop telling people of the opportunities I was given.”

Megan Moyer

Philadelphia, PA

“Since I have been home I have found someone to financially
back me in my designs.  I have been checking my notes a lot
and have found them more helpful than I ever expected.  I
didn’t expect to be so fortunate to be able to apply what you
taught us immediately.  I can’t regard the program high enough.
You made a big difference in me.  Thank you for your guidance.”

Susan Oliver

Newport, R.I.

“I’ve noticed the change in my work since I attended the Paris Fashion
Institute.  I’m happy to say that my “creative block” I went through in
Paris yielded great work.  I am continuing to stretch myself creatively
and I am most grateful for that experience (and your advice when I was
feeling down about myself and my abilities).”

Michelle Wahlen

Milwaukee, WI

“What a wonderful experience.  I had no idea I would be so
positively affected in such a short time.  I am so much more
confident in my abilities both personally and professionally.”

Melissa Malarcher

University of South Carolina

“Thank you so much for such an incredible opportunity to live and learn
in Paris.  This is a month I will never forget.  Thank you for your
encouragement and inspiration.”

Jill Markey

University of Georgia

“I’m really grateful for all the experience and exposure that I
got from my time at PFI.  Without that experience, I don’t
think I would have gotten such a great job (forget the cubicles--
I have my own office!”

Erinn McCarty

San Diego State

“What you created in Paris is fairy-tale like, such an opportunity for
everyone to just follow their dreams.”

Luisa Traina

University of Sussex in Brighton
United Kingdom

“I am working for Nike Team Sports as a Product Developer.
I enjoyed my time at Paris Fashion Institute very much.  Howard,
who was our Design Professor, has to this day inspired me very
much.  When I look at my pictures, I can’t help but put a smile
on my face.”

Lena Kiremitjian

Oregon

“All of us that went to Paris last summer agreed that we learned more
from your program than we had the entire time we had been enrolled
in college.  It’s amazing how the things you never knew were out there
can change your entire outlook on everything and in wonderful, positive
ways.”

Emily Wilson

University of Missouri

“I wish to extend my sincerest heartfelt thanks for all you have
given me.  Thanks for the encouragement and your confidence
in me.  I now find the knowledge I acquired invaluable.  It has
all become so relevant to both the work and social industry
situations I currently find myself in.   I hope that I can offer
something to this brilliant industry which I have come to adore.”

Melissa Obeid 

Victoria Australia