Emme

Plus-size model and SU alumna Emme influences fashion design curriculum, launches year-long contest
By Caroline Koller
September 21, 2014 - 12:47pm
Through Emme's initiative, SU is the first U.S. college to bring plus-size mannequins into the classroom.

This fall, Syracuse University became the first U.S. college to stretch its fashion design curriculum to size 12.

The College of Visual and Performing Arts’ (VPA) fashion and design department launched its “Fashion Without Limits” program through leading plus-size model and SU alumna Emme's initiative. Through the new yearlong program, students learn to create dresses greater than size 6.