Excellent introduction to the world of fashion -- its history, designers, their design motivations and philosophies. This is done through readings, interviews and videos highlighting a wide range of selected garments and accessories. Many important themes such as heroes, expression, modesty, silhouettes and couture are covered in conjunction with the items. More information on the items items discussed can be found in the exhibition catalog, Items: Is Fashion Modern? which is written by two of the instructors, Paola Antonelli and Michelle Millar Fisher (Museum of Modern Art, New York, 2018). If you are a serious student of fashion or one who is just beginning to explore its complexities, this catalog is an terrific addition to your library

I learned so much in this course that I didn't even know I was interested in. If you even have the slightest interest in fashion, this is the course for you. I learned so many new interesting things about fashion that I wouldn't have even thought of before (the design process, history of garments, the cultural significance of garments, etc.). I would easily take it again and actually just might do so haha. I really cannot give this course enough praise. The additional resources and teaching methods (a combination of videos, interviews, readings) really allowed me and inspired me to explore so many areas outside of the course. They offer such a wealth of knowledge that I could do endless research.

As a fashion design major, I was still blown away by the contents and depth of this course. This course walked me on a journey of 110 garments and accessories that have shaped cultures, society, and individual expression. I learned about the history as well as the contextual reference of each item and was asked to reflect on my own clothing's significance as well. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to understand and be able to communicate the deeper meaning of why and why we wear what we do.

Excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed it and recommended it to many. I am a mature student ( 55) and after this, I really feel I want to study a masters in fashion sustainability. Thanks for inspiring me.

I found the topics discussed and the various themes very interesting. However, as somebody having worked for a short period in the fashion world, this course offered very little in-depth knowledge. I would recommend it to people who want to become familiar with the industry, but not to people who already have basic knowledge since this course doesn't offer more than basic knowledge.

Thank you for opening up a broader picture of fashion design, many times when you talk about "fashion" you only think about what is trend during the summer or fall, or why you visit outdated. Actually, the course taught me to have a more artistic perspective on the course, a provider of my knowledge from the origin of fashion, the meaning of the garments, the identities they have, their meaning and their enormous potential expression. The course has changed my thinking about fashion design, in which I now see it more deeply and give it the respect it deserves like all art.

I am very happy with this course. The material is exceptional, the videos, interviews and additional material really gave you a full understanding of the main questions address by the course. I highly recommended for people who are looking to increase their knowledge, not only about the most important garment that creates in our minds the conception of "fashion" trough the years, but also to understand the history behind them, the industry, and a necessary reflexion about the future of how fashion should be think, conceive, create and consume.

[‎04‎:‎09‎ ‎PM, ‎31‎/‎03‎/‎2020] Hites: Fashion is a one way to show own interpretations on front the society as designer ideology ...

Like when designer inspired by nature they want to our strength & power of our nature.

So this types of ideology to show stories so here

[‎04‎:‎27‎ ‎PM, ‎31‎/‎03‎/‎2020] Hites: As per mine Coursera is a one good way to explore so many thing from fashion industry... Here I know so many new things regarding to fashion ... So I'm very glad to do this course

The Fashion as Design course, with its abundance of learning materials, has shifted the way I perceive fashion as a whole. It has made me compartmentalize the garments and focus on individual pieces, forcing me to analyze my own closet, my daily approach to the way I shop, I treat my garments and it definitely changed my outlook on the lifecycle, responsibility and ethics so undeniably linked to the fashion world nowadays, the design, the production, the materials choice and the disposability.

Thoroughly enjoyable and educational. This course has broadened my understanding of the items with which I have the most intimate relationship in my life: the clothes I choose to wear. The lessons are well constructed, a perfect size for consumption, pleasantly varied in their delivery, and each of the course leaders were a pleasure to listen to. I can firmly say this course will alter my perception of clothing for the rest of my life, I hope there is more like this available.

Fashion as Design course from MoMA was such a wonderful learning experience. The course challenges the learners about the deeper knowledge of fashion from design perspective and the passion for it. This made me feel like I was one of the learners at the lectures in the video which helped me to concentrate on the learning itself rather than anything else like taking the certificate or experiencing an online course. The wide variety of topics kept me highly motivated.

I loved the course, I learned a lot professionally and personally. These seven weeks, made me believe more in my love for fashion, but the fashion that adds to a better world.

I would like to use this space, to ask for help, because I wanted to pay the fee to get my certificate and I didn't find it on the website where I could do that. I would also like to receive more information for other courses focused on fashion. Thank you.

This is a thorough course on a fascinating study. Along with fashion, it incorporates cultural history, ecology, design, sociology, and art. Quizzes are challenging, often asking about details and specifics of years, and there is a significant amount of course material to read and watch. Assignments call upon you to be creative and thoughtful. It is not an easy course, but it's certainly an enjoyable, relevant, and current one.

Thank you for such an amazing and informative course. I'm not sure that I would have learned so many details, interesting facts, meanings and role of fashion, if I had not enrolled in a course "Fashion as design". You opened my eyes to what fashion items depict and what revolutionary role they carried in their time. But most importantly you made me notice the environmental issues and rethink my way of consumption. Thanks again!

The course content was very informative and easy to digest. It discussed articles and garments from around the globe with different historical and social contexts. The workload is very manageable, you could finish it early if you want which is want I did. I learned a lot more about fashion in the socio-political context. It definitely made me more attentive of where I buy my clothes and how they are made.

The course was an eye opener to the fashion world. I learned the history behind each trend which we follow till date . It was a great platform to explore the world of garments, fabrics , trends ,style . From day to day turtle necks and jeans to bespoke couture, the course gave an insight to everything. Thank you mentors and team of course era for giving me the opportunity to gain knowledge and grow .

Excellent reflection. It is a great experience to explore how meanings, procedures, materials and styles have changed during generations. A trip through 100 different garments to explore their evolution. It is great to understand how people express their believes and traditions through clothes, and how important it is to stop mass consumption and develop conciousness to take care of the enviroment.

Highly practical and ambitious material challenging us to think about the current landscape of fashion, as well as the future, and how we can improve the the industry with sustainable practices.

It's a great course not only for fashion lovers, but anybody interested in history, design, activism or sustainability. I subscribed just for fun, but got so much new knowledge and inspiration

The course has a good selection of Fashion Items from the exhibition that are either iconic or known otherwise. The material covers a wide range of items, some in more detail, others just touched and provides external additional reading resources. What was important for me - the course also touches the aspect of required mindset change for circular fashion.

This course is very informative and educational. It exposed me to the histories of different iconic fashion garments, as well as the reality of the fashion industry. It made me think hard on what kind of life style I would like to lead in the future concerning my fashion choices and reflect on what kind of impacts my actions so far have already imposed.

This course is just excellent! I already knew that MoMa has a great archive and produces greatly curated work but the way this course is put together is fascinatingly interesting not only for fashion and design lovers like myself but also for people interested in learning about contemporary culture and modern history. Definitely a 5 star worth course!

Wonderful course, very complete with respect to the mentioned garments, it is very nice to take the time to interview designers and to be able to understand their point of view, which inspired them, their methods, it is fascinating. I highly recommend it if you want to learn a little more about the origins, changes and where a garment could go.

I have to say the course was very enlightening and inspiring. MoMA is offering a great opportunity for anyone that is interested in learning more about fashion, what clothes stand for, how they are used, what they are meant for, how they are worn, how they are made and what is their impact in the world. For me it is worth the time and effort!

Thank you to the teachers and staff who participated in the preparation of the program of this course for such an interesting and entertaining selection of topics. I did not miss a single minute while I was taking the course "Fashion and design". It was great! And I am happy that I have expanded my horizons and gained new knowledge.

Hi..I am always wanted to new things. In this course l have learnt about what we are wearing and why we wearing it and what it means and it changed my view about many things. I really like this course. Coursera content about fashoin as design course is exceed my expectations. Actually this course is really reflect on my wardrobe.