Berkeley College Partners with The Brooklyn Fashion Incubator to Further Experiential Learning for Fashion Students
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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BERKELEY COLLEGE PARTNERS WITH THE BROOKLYN FASHION INCUBATOR
TO FURTHER EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING FOR FASHION STUDENTS
Photo Caption: Berkeley College faculty, students, and administrators attend the Global Fashion Collaborative hosted by The Brooklyn Fashion Incubator, Inc. (BFI) on October 23, 2025, in Brooklyn, NY. Berkeley College and BFI will collaborate to further experiential learning opportunities for Berkeley College students in the Fashion Merchandising and Management program.
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Berkeley College recently launched a collaboration with The Brooklyn Fashion Incubator, Inc. (BFI) to further experiential learning opportunities for Berkeley College students in the Fashion Merchandising and Management program. The mission of the nonprofit BFI is to mentor emerging fashion entrepreneurs in the United States, helping them to achieve professional growth and business development. The partnership was announced at a Global Fashion Collaborative focused on global business, sustainability, and technology, held on October 23, 2025, in Brooklyn, NY.
Through the collaboration, Berkeley College students will shadow BFI executives in their daily roles and potentially obtain internships with BFI.
A fashion show during the event highlighted fibers and textiles from participating countries including Ireland, Peru, Mexico, Colombia, and Canada. BFI also welcomed Mayor John Moran of Limerick, Ireland, who will partner with BFI to develop a fashion incubator in the town of Limerick. Gerald Angley, the Consul General of Ireland in New York, also attended.
“We are grateful to the Fashion Merchandising and Management program at Berkeley College for supporting our nonprofit organization’s 10th anniversary event,” said Maria Barraza, Executive Director, BFI. “We look forward to expanding our collaboration as BFI pursues its mission with our global initiatives by impacting emerging entrepreneurs around the world in the fashion industry.”
Antonio Reynoso, Brooklyn Borough President, presented a proclamation to BFI for its efforts in the nonprofit space.
“The Brooklyn Fashion Incubator’s Global Fashion Collaborative sets the stage for where fashion is headed by connecting industry stakeholders, including those in academia,” said Patricia Greer, JD, Provost, Berkeley College. “The Berkeley College Fashion Merchandising and Management program blends creativity with a strong business foundation so our graduates can support brands and retailers in staying profitable while delivering exceptional fashion products. Berkeley College is pleased to partner with The Brooklyn Fashion Incubator as it supports the designers of tomorrow.”
Photo Caption (L to R): Rafael Romero, Partnerships Director, and Maria Barraza, Executive Director, The Brooklyn Fashion Incubator, Inc., receive a proclamation from Antonio Reynoso, Brooklyn Borough President, recognizing the efforts of BFI in the nonprofit space at a Global Fashion Collaborative hosted by BFI on October 23, 2025, in Brooklyn, NY. Berkeley College and BFI will collaborate to further experiential learning opportunities for Berkeley College students in the Fashion Merchandising and Management Program.
About The Brooklyn Fashion Incubator, Inc.
The Brooklyn Fashion Incubator, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization focusing on diversifying talent in the fashion industry by mentoring U.S. emerging fashion entrepreneurs. The BFI assists each Fashion Entrepreneur in Residence, very individually, to achieve their next individual level of growth and their overall business development.
About Berkeley College
Berkeley College, founded in 1931, is a career-focused institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that offers students Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Associate’s degree and Certificate programs in more than 20 career fields. The College also offers Continuing Education programs to enhance career credentials.
Berkeley College has campuses in New York City and in Newark, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park, NJ, with more than 4,000 students enrolled. In addition, Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor’s Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans for 12 consecutive years. Berkeley College is also ranked among the Best Regional Colleges/Universities in the North in the 2026 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges survey. The website address is https://BerkeleyCollege.edu.
The mission of Berkeley College is to empower each student to achieve lifelong success.
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