ADMISSIONS
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The program is a soup-to-nuts experience. Students come with some skills but are often missing others.
We fill in the gaps to give designers the best shot at launching or continuing a successful fashion brand and career.
PREREQUISITES
Students must possess basic competency at sewing on a domestic machine as we use industrial sewing machines from day-one. The time and financial commitment needs to be realistic for them so they are not stressed and can enjoy this once in a lifetime experience.
COST OF ATTENDANCE
Students can choose a full-time one year program, a two year 20 hours per week program or a three year 13 hour per week program.
The cost of the one year full time program culminating in a group runway show at NY Fashion Week is approximately $39,000.
The two year program is approx $22,000 per year with the runway show at the end of the second year.
The three year program is approx $15,000 per year with a show at the end of the third year.
APPLICATION CYCLE
Full time and part time students join MDfin in two cohorts of 5 students per year.
The inaugural, 'Octopus' Cohort began in October 2025. They will show at NY Fashion Week in September 2026.
Admissions for the 'Mongoose' cohort showing at NY Fashion Week in Feb/ March 2027 is open NOW!.
Send a portfolio and letter of introduction to Lee@LeeAndersen.com
The second enrollment period, per year, begins on the first Monday in October each year.
Only 5 students are accepted for each cohort as the skill-building support is personal and intense.