Paige Baldwin (2025), MA Fashion Design and Technology / (2024 BS Fashion Business and Entrepreneurship

What goals did you set for yourself after graduation?

"My goals are threefold. First, to continue building my curriculum and advancing my research for a comprehensive fashion sustainability education. Second, to develop a sustainable fashion line that is eco-friendly and socially responsible. Finally, to perfect my business plan and launch a new fashion magazine focused on slow and sustainable fashion."

How did Lindenwood University help prepare you to reach the goals you set for yourself?

"The Fashion Business and Design program at Lindenwood University prepared me to meet these goals by offering courses that covered all the skills needed to achieve them. The professors constantly challenged and encouraged me, helping me build a portfolio that showcases my strengths."

How can you be involved with the success of current and future Lindenwood University Fashion students?

"I’d love to support the success of Lindenwood fashion students by mentoring and contributing to the program's growth. I’m particularly interested in getting involved with the Advisory Council and, in the future, teaching within a fashion program as I build experience in the industry."

Aleah Rosenau (2018), BFA Fashion Design / Lily Pulitzer, Designer

What goals did you set for yourself after graduation?

"My main goals were to really perfect my portfolio, find a job in designing contemporary women’s wear, and to make industry connections. Knowing that there were more job opportunities on either the east or west coast, I also made it a goal to move where I was more likely to find a job and also get my masters!"

How did Lindenwood University help prepare you to reach the goals you set for yourself?

"The curriculum at Lindenwood was huge in preparation for me and my goals. I think the many, many projects and critiques prepared me to sell myself and adequately express concepts and my ideas. The encouragement from my professors to double major, to push myself to design outside of the box, and the teachings of new technologies, skills, and techniques were also great in preparation."

How can you be involved with the success of current and future Lindenwood University Fashion students?

"Although I’m not near campus any longer, I still love seeing what’s new and going on with the program, and of course, what fabulous things current students are creating! As I gain my own experiences I’d be more than willing to share and help/advise others with their design journeys in any way I can!"