Fashion Alumni Testimonials

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

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
Fashion Design, BFA (2018)
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!”

Alison Hones
Fashion Design, BFA (2013)

What goals did you set for yourself after graduation?

“My goal was to get a job at a women’s wear company, and to be able to continue growing my skills on the job with real world experience.”

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

“Lindenwood’s program gave me an overview of the fashion industry and the skills needed to succeed – with an emphasis on design. What I learned gave me the groundwork to build upon once I entered the workforce. Additionally, I think having the BFA degree, Summa Cum Laude, on my resume helped give me credibility in interviews and showed I was serious about my career choice.”

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

“I think having the Advisory Council to bridge the gap between academia and industry is a great way to ensure that Lindenwood’s program is teaching the skills employers are looking for, and that students and employers are able to make connections that lead to internships and job opportunities. I am honored to be a part of that council. I have participated in several student collection critiques and juries and am interested in doing so again.”