Study Tours
Interested, please email Linda.Wiedmann@ndsu.edu
Study Tour October 11-14, 2009
35 Apparel Textile and Hospitality students
are headed for Las Vegas!
For more information, please contact
Linda.Manikowske@ndsu.edu or WooMi Phillips@ndsu.edu
PAST APPAREL & TEXTILE STUDY TOURS
Chicago Study Tour: Fall 2008, 3 credits
Twenty eight students travelled to Chicago for a study tour focused on the apparel and retail industry!
The study tour was a great learning experience and included the following:
- Sear's Tower
- Broadway musical "Wicked"
- Macy's - Chicago Fashion Incubator Program
- Macy's - lunch at the famous Walnut Room
- Oxxford Clothing
- Merchandise Mart - Fashion Group International presentation
- Crate and Barrel/ CB2 stores
- Chicago History Museum - "Chic Chicago" exhibition
- Pizza Party at Gino's
- Shopping on the Magnificent Mile
- Land's End tour in Dodgeville, WI
For any further information regarding the study tour, please contact:
Dr. Linda Manikowske at 701.231.7352 or email Linda.Manikowske@ndsu.edu
London/Paris Study Tour: Summer 2008, 3 credits
Students traveled to Europe for an immersive study with a focus on fashion. They spent eight nights in London and Pairs and the itinerary included the following:
- Fashion Design Houses
- Trend Forecasters
- Retail Stores
- Costume Museums
- Historic Sights
- The Theatre
- Broadway Theatrical Production
- Side trip to Versailles in France
For any further information regardign the study tour, please contact:
Ann Braaten at 701.231.7367 or email ann.braaten@ndsu.edu
NYC Study Tour: Summer 2007, 3 credits
Visit New York City! Spend eight days and 7 nights,
May 15-22, 2007, in the Fashion Capital of the United States. You will have the opportunity to visit:
- Fashion Businesses
- Museums
- Broadway Theatrical Production
- Television Show
- Seminars
- Shop Madison & Fifith Avenue Stores
For any further information regarding the study tour, please contact:
Dr. Robyne Williams at 701.231.7368
or email: Robyne.Williams@ndsu.edu
Las Vegas Study Tour: Fall 2006, 3 credits
In October of 2006, our students travelled to Las Vegas to experience one of the largest retail industries ever! The study tour focus was on "Fashion Accessories" and the itinerary included the following:
- Las Vegas Strip
- Forum Shops @ Caesar's Palace
- Grand Canal Shops @ Venetian
- The Freemont Experience
- Mystere at Treasure Island
- Fashion Show @ Fashion Square Mall
- Talulah J
- Niketown
- Kiehl's
- Judith Lieber
- Kenneth Cole
- Mikimoto
- Ben Bridges
For any further information regarding the study tour, please contact:
Dr. Linda Manikowske at 701.231.7532 or email: Linda.Manikowske@ndsu.edu
LA Study Tour: Summer 2006, 3 credits
Los Angeles is the destination! Students enjoyed 5 nights and 6 days in sunny California from May 23-28. The itinerary included the following:
- California Apparel News
- Cotton Incorporated
- HOTKISS
- Directives West
- Dinner at the Saddle Ranch Chop House - Universal City
- Universal Studios - Universal City & Citywalk
- Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Fleurish Clothing
- Hollywood and Vine Restaurant
- "Hairspray" at Pantages Theater
- The Getty Center - "Decorative Arts" collection & gourmet picnic lunch
- The Promenade in Santa Monica
- Fred Segal - Santa Monica
- Dinner at Mariasol Cocina Mexicana - Santa Monica Pier
- Shopping in Beverly HIlls/ Melrose Avenue/ Robertson Blvd
- The Grove in Hollywood
For any further information regarding the study tour, please contact:
Dr. Linda Manikowske at 701.231.7532 or email: Linda.Manikowske@ndsu.edu
Chicago Study Tour: Fall 2005, 1 credit
In October of 2005, forty students travelled to Chicago, IL to learn about the apparel textile industry. The tour spanned five days and the itinerary included the following:
- Sears Tower
- Oxxford Clothing
- Merchandise Mart/Apparel Center
- Hart, Schaffner, & Marx
- Marshall Fields
- Shedd Aquarium
- Broadway Musical "Wicked"
- Magnificent Mile
For any further information regarding the study tour, please contact:
Dr. Linda Manikowske at 701.231.7532 or email: Linda.Manikowske@ndsu.edu
Paris/London Study Tour: Summer 2005, 3 credits
Students experienced the "Real World" of fashion and design. They enjoyed ten days/nine nights touring Paris and London; two key international centers of commerce and fashion. Visits included Harrods of London, Galeries Lafayette in Paris, design houses in both cities, and viewing some of the world's best costume collections. Students gained a global perspective of the fashion industry and learned how individuals have charted their career paths. Students completed a project and portfolio emphasizing the differences and similarities between American andEuropean practices in the fashion and retailing industries.
For more information on any of the above mentioned program, contact:
Dr. Ann Braaten at 701.231.7367 or email: Ann.Braaten @ndsu.edu
Minneapolis Study Tour: Fall 2004, 1 credit
In October of 2004, students traveled to Minneapolis, MN to learn about the apparel textile industry. The tour spanned three days and the itinerary included the following:
- Alumni Dinner
- Target Corporate Headquarters
- Judy Jordan & Co., Merchandise Mart
- Deborah Naylor, Merchandise Mart
- Saks Fifth Avenue, Gaviidae Commons
- ShopNBC
- Shops @ Arbor Lakes
For any further information regarding the study tour, please contact:
Dr. Linda Manikowske at 701.231.7532 or email: Linda.Manikowske@ndsu.edu