Apparel Design & Fashion Business School

YOU WILL BE LEARNING THROUGH A VARIETY OF HANDS-ON PROJECTS. YOU’LL BE MENTORED AND ENCOURAGED TO DEVELOP YOUR OWN VISION AND PHILOSOPHY.

The courses are created to teach you all aspects of fashion apparel business:

  • visual research
  • Textiles
  • sketching ideas
  • design development
  • illustrations
  • flat sketching
  • sourcing materials
  • sewing
  • draping
  • patternmaking
  • fully constructing garments
  • apparel production and distribution
  • fashion and business law
  • and more

MP FashionIS NOT YOUR TYPICAL ONLINE LEARNING SCHOOL. WE WANT TO CREATE A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND GET TO KNOW YOU BY ENCOURAGING YOU TO JOIN OUR LIVE CLASSROOMS. STUDENTS CAN POP IN DURING OFFICE HOURS TO ASK QUESTIONS, SHARE THEIR PROGRESS AND JOIN EVENTS. MOST IMPORTANTLY, YOUR COURSE INSTRUCTOR WILL BE AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU SUCCEED. YOU CAN STUDY AT YOUR OWN PACE, ON YOUR OWN TIME AND FROM YOUR HOME OR WORKPLACE.

MP Fashion School is found and established by Mila Pershyna, FASHION DESIGNER AND EDUCATOR, WHO IS EAGER TO SHARE HER KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE AFTER WORKING IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY FOR 20 YEARS.

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Who is it for?

“My goal was to create course programs with a step-by-step video tutorials and an easy-to-read text that will provide complete understanding of apparel design and the business of fashion. Anyone can enroll and find a course that fits their needs. We have a range of students from home sewers, fashion students, aspiring designers to professional designers.”.-Mila

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About the Founder

Mila Pershyna, CEO/founder/designer of MP Fashion, former Regional Director of Fashion Group International of Detroit (FGI), is a driven entrepreneur who is fiercely determined to make a great impact in the world of fashion and to build resources to give back. MP Fashion has evolved from one woman’s dream to the creation, design, manufacturing and marketing of a USA made and nationally sold contemporary women’s brand.

Mila Pershyna earned her BS in Linguistics, MA in Fashion Design and Merchandising and certification in Fashion Law from Fordham Law School. Having attained extensive knowledge in all aspects of the fashion industry and retail management, additional industry experience was gained while working at Diane von Furstenberg New York.

In 2013, Mila Pershyna launched “Maternity and Beyond” outerwear made in Michigan that was sold on Zulily, Smartbargains and Amazon. This contemporary line was designed to empower women with a sense of confidence and personal expression while reflecting the pride that comes with motherhood. “Maternity and Beyond” is a unique line that mirrors the non-maternity market for the fashion and budget-conscious woman and allowing her to go comfortably from pregnancy to post-pregnancy and vice-versa. Later, Mila Pershyna expanded her line to sportswear becoming a contemporary Ready-to-Wear (RTW) brand made in the United States, specializing in styles for the fashionable and active city woman. Each style is designed with the versatility to take a look from day to night. Featuring traditional fits and luxury fabrics, the company offers unique and quality products at an attainable price.

As the company evolved, it moved its operations to a local commercial facility and established apparel production, and offered work opportunities and internships to the Michigan community. Along with expansion, Mila Pershyna opened her professional services and resources to fashion professionals in areas of design and product development that include pattern making, prototyping, fitting, grading, digitizing and consulting.

Standout accomplishments include a debut of MP Fashion brand during September New York Fashion Week and a feature in British Vogue The show was welcomed by countless fashion bloggers, media and press. Mila Pershyna received critical acclaim for her timeless yet innovative designs.

Outside of designing, mentoring and growing the business Mila Pershyna dedicates a significant amount of time to local volunteering and charity work. In 2016 she joined a board of directors of the global non-profit corporation- Fashion Group International Inc.(FGI) and later became Regional Director of FGI Detroit Chapter to promote, support and help develop local talents, provide resources and raise awareness of Michigan-made brands, designers, stylists and beauty specialists.

Areas of expertise

Market – Knowledge of the consumer market; obtaining information from relevant sources to identify changes in target markets through research of demographics, geographics, psychographics and behavior.

Trends – knowledge of a direction in which fashion is moving.

Design – Knowledge of the design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, drawings, samples and models.

Production and Processing – Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, sourcing, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective production and distribution of goods.

Administration and Management – Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Distribution and Marketing: Wholesale and Retail – Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products. This includes marketing strategies and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and etc.

Retail Management – Knowledge of the day-to-day store operation; providing strong leadership to the team in order to execute sales operation, generation, visual, and human resources functions in the store, to ensure customer satisfaction, maximum productivity and profitability, and compliance with store procedures; analyzing sales results and creating action plans.

Press Releases

British Vogue has recognized USA made and Michigan based women’s wear apparel MP Fashion Brand.

September 10, 2016, New York, NY: Michigan apparel brand MP Fashion will be showcasing the FW16/SS17 line of their Women’s Contemporary Collection.

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NYFW – MP Fashion Runway Show by Dana Frost

Attending fashion week – even just as a spectator on the street – is something I’ve dreamed of doing for years. This year, I was fortunate enough to be invited by local Detroit designer.

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Michigan Designer to Take the Stage at New York Fashion Week

September 10, 2016, New York, NY: Michigan apparel brand MP Fashion will be showcasing the FW16/SS17 line of their Women’s Contemporary Collection at Plitzs New York City Fashion Week.

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MP Fashion Mila Pershyna interview linkup by Grace Liang

I think you will not be surprised that she was previously a model. In fact, she still models for her own design sometimes. How can she keep her killer figure after giving birth to her super cute son? I don’t know,

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MP Fashion at RAINN FASHION On Common Ground Charity Event by Nicole Stolz Lier

I will have the pleasure of attending my first ever fashion charity event and trunk show on Saturday January 21, 2017: “RAINN FASHION On Common Ground Charity Designer & Artisan Showcase & Trunk Show.”

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FASHION SEEN Magazine meet women’s upscale fashion designer Mila Pershyna.

I think you will not be surprised that she was previously a model. In fact, she still models for her own design sometimes. How can she keep her killer figure after giving birth to her super cute son?

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MP Fashion joins Detroit Designer Showcase and Trunk Show charity event.

Founder of MP Fashion, a Michigan based apparel brand, Mila Pershyna, joins forces with Ms. All World Beauties US, Sherlyn Fox, to organize a Detroit Designer Showcase and Trunk

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Neighborhood SEEN magazine article about Mila Pershyna and MP Fashion

Neighborhood SEEN magazine article about Mila Pershyna and MP Fashion Company.

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Downtown publications features local designer Mila Pershyna.

Founder of MP Fashion, a Michigan based apparel brand, Mila Pershyna, joins forces with Ms. All World Beauties US, Sherlyn Fox, to organize a Detroit Designer Showcase and Trunk Show to benefit the RAINN Foundation and the Common Ground Centers of Hope of Michigan.

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MP Fashion debuts at Metro-Michigan Women’s Wear Market (MMWW) and Stylemax.

Something that is hard to come by is a product made in the U.S. Something even more rare is a Made in Michigan product, but MP Fashion has done just that. Mila Pershyna, the founder and head designer of MP Fashion, returned to Michigan after working in the fashion industry with DvF in New York City and kick-started MP Fashion in 2012 from her home in Bloomfield Hills.

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Made In Michigan Brand to have retail space at Runway Lansing, Fashion Incubator

After studying Fashion Design at Wayne State University and completing a Masters in contemporary maternity wear, Mila Pershyna launched her contemporary fashion brand MP Fashion in 2012. Now with her brands 2nd year in business rounding the corner.

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Baby Maternity Retailer magazine 2014 features MP Fashion Maternity and Beyound Line

Something that is hard to come by is a product made in the U.S. Something even more rare is a Made in Michigan product, but MP Fashion has done just that. Mila Pershyna, the founder and head designer of MP Fashion, returned to Michigan after working in the fashion industry with DvF in New York City and kick-started MP Fashion in 2012 from her home in Bloomfield Hills.

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Baby Maternity Retailer magazine 2013 features MP Fashion apparel

After studying Fashion Design at Wayne State University and completing a Masters in contemporary maternity wear, Mila Pershyna launched her contemporary fashion brand MP Fashion in 2012. Now with her brands 2nd year in business rounding the corner, Mila is happy to announce that MP Fashion will be having a retail space at Runway Lansing.

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Facebook live and on CBS Radio with Rat And Puff Show today promoting Jan.21st RAINN Fashion Show

Mila Pershyna along with other Fashion Designers on Facebook live and on air with Rat And Puff Show on CBS Radio 98.7 AMP today promoting Jan.21st RAINN Fashion on Common Ground-Designer & Artisan Showcase & Trunk Show

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