The New School of Design

Launched in the Fall of 2023, Students Expressing Life through Fashion, otherwise known as SELF Academy, is an award-winning fashion design school in Midtown Atlanta, Georgia. Our purpose is to educate, employ, and equip you at a fraction of the cost of traditional fashion schools. We curate a supportive and resourceful environment, led by Master Tailors and industry professionals, where you can harness your raw passion for design.

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Press: Voyage Magazine, Business RadioX, Quaint Revolt Magazine, Afternoon Tea Radio, Georgia State University, Metro Atlanta CEO

Awards: 2019 + 2020 Main Street Entrepreneur Seed Fund Recipient, 2020 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Institute, 2020 TYE Competition Finalist, 2022 Georgia Institute of Technology CREATE-X Alumni, 2022 VoyageATL Hidden Gems, 2023 Georgia State University Pantherpreneur

Start Your Career in Fashion

We are redefining fashion education in the heart of Midtown Atlanta, and beyond.

  • As the sole affordable, high-quality fashion design school and placement agency located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta, SELF Academy prepares emerging designers for professional excellence in design and business through an unconventional program tailored to your design aspirations, experiential learning, and innovative partnerships. SELF Academy prioritizes innovation, career exploration, and a comprehensive worldview, all while fostering inclusivity, sustainability, and a vibrant community.

  • SELF Academy will be globally renowned as a beacon of affordable, high-quality fashion education and innovation. By breaking down traditional barriers and fostering collaboration between students and creative industries, we are igniting innovation that transcends all creative realms. We cherish individuality, value innovation, and embrace the challenge of redefining education.