Discover the innovative work of the Fashion Marketing class of 2026! Over 100 graduating students from across 8 programs are featured at Next Level, the 2026 KPU Wilson School of Design Grad Show. Learn more about our graduates, their interests, and the paths they’re exploring beyond their studies.
With the Fashion Marketing diploma, students learn in a program that ignites their creativity as well as gain valuable business skills. Students learn practical skills in business, fashion, communication, and marketing, while making industry connections that launch their careers. Courses such as digital marketing, eCommerce and social media provide graduates with well-rounded knowledge and practical skills. Graduates of the program may also apply to ladder up into one of KPU’s degree programs, such as the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA).
Meet our graduates:
Alexandra Mercier
Contact:
Email: alexandramercier.connect@gmail.com
LinkedIn: Alexandra Mercier
Instagram: @aalexmercier
Alexandra Mercier is an award-winning Fashion Marketing graduate passionate about sustainability and ethical change within the fashion industry. With a strong interest in the socio-economic forces influencing fashion, she aims to contribute to a more responsible future. Alexandra hopes to return to her alma mater as an instructor, mentoring the next generation of fashion students.
Alexandra’s showcased work explores the intersection of research, strategy, and storytelling in fashion marketing. Through projects in trend forecasting, consumer analysis, visual merchandising, and brand development, she demonstrates a strong ability to translate insights into compelling narratives. Her work reflects both analytical thinking and effective communication, with a focus on understanding consumers and presenting ideas in a clear, engaging, and visually impactful way.
Carmela Ong
I am a Fashion Marketing 2026 graduate building my career as a fashion stylist and textiles enthusiast. My passion for fashion began in childhood and continues to shape my creative direction. Through my studies, I’ve explored business management, visual merchandising, and the industry’s driving forces. As an international student, I offer flexibility and a cultural viewpoint. My goal is to become a stylist and promote environmentally responsible practices in the industry.
During my last semester, I secured a practicum at REVIVAL Colour Analysis Studio. I was able to put what I was actively learning into practice. During my practicum, I experienced a variety of encounters. Staying on as a style associate, writing, going to events, and assisting with the rebranding process, both online and in the physical store.
Charlotte Haasdyk
Charlotte Haasdyk is a fashion marketing student at the Wilson School of Design, where she has had the opportunity to collaborate with her peers, KPU faculty and alumni, and industry professionals to create events, projects, and campaigns for a range of businesses and organizations. Charlotte is strongly committed to her growing passion for sustainability and ethical responsibility within the fashion industry.
Charlotte is passionate about ethical and social responsibility within the fashion industry and the intersection of design, culture, and sustainability. At KPU, she has explored fashion forecasting, trend analysis, and brand strategy, learning to balance creativity, marketing, and global impact. She aspires to develop thoughtful, innovative, and purposeful conversation that supports artistic expression while driving socially and environmentally responsible change in the industry.
Ciara Gamboa
Hi, I’m Ciara, a Fashion Marketing student at KPU’s Wilson School of Design and the founder of SetsByCiara. I’ve always been passionate about fashion and beauty, and I love bringing ideas to life through content, branding, and creative direction. Through my experience in social media and working with clients, I enjoy creating authentic, engaging experiences that help brands feel more personal and connect with their audience.
My work reflects my passion for fashion, beauty, and creating meaningful brand experiences. Throughout my studies, I’ve enjoyed exploring how branding and visual storytelling can make a brand feel more personal and engaging. I’m especially drawn to social media, creative direction, and experiential marketing. Moving forward, I hope to grow within the fashion industry and continue building brands that feel authentic, creative, and connected to their audience.
Clothilde Bingcang
Contact:
Email: chicbingcang9@gmail.com
Website: https://clothildebingcangportfolio.my.canva.site
LinkedIn: Clothilde Bingcang
Clothilde is a Fashion Marketing graduate from the Wilson School of Design, Class of 2026. Passionate about fashion and business, she has developed skills in market research, branding, digital marketing and hands on learning experience working with influencers at Herschel Supply Company HQ. Clothilde enjoys exploring trends and consumer behavior, aiming to create innovative and engaging marketing strategies. She looks forward to a career that combines creativity, collaboration and commerce to drive sustainable growth in the fashion industry.
Clothilde had the amazing opportunity to work for Herschel Supply Company for her marketing practicum. Where she had hands-on learning primarily in influencer marketing. She helped with scouting and reaching out to influencers for upcoming campaigns. She also had a chance to learn about email and digital marketing from other members in the marketing department.
Gia Arsene
Contact:
Email: giaarsene@gmail.com
Website: https://giaarsene.com/
LinkedIn: Gia Arsene
Instagram: @giaarsene
I’m Gia Arsene, a 20-year-old creative into fashion styling and creative direction. I’ve always been into fashion my whole life, and I love being part of creative projects. I’m drawn to anything visual, whether it’s styling, modelling, photography, videography, editing, or graphic design. I enjoy creating things that feel expressive, intentional, and true to me.
I’m currently studying fashion marketing, with a focus on marketing and PR. I’m really interested in the creative side of the industry, especially how concepts come to life visually. I’ve been doing a lot of styling already, and my goal is to keep building on that while moving more into creative direction. Long term, I’d love to work as a creative director and be involved in shaping the overall vision behind projects.
Hanna Onysko
Contact:
Email: hannalonysko@gmail.com
Website: hannaonysko.com
LinkedIn: Hanna Onysko
Instagram: @hannaonysko
Hanna Onysko is a multidisciplinary creative focused on art direction and visual storytelling. Her work centers on shaping compelling visual identities that communicate with purpose. Drawing from fashion & editorial perspectives, she approaches projects with a balance of creative intuition and strategic clarity. Hanna is driven to creating work that feels both culturally relevant and visually distinct.
Hanna’s portfolio focuses on turning ideas into cohesive visual systems across digital, print, and production mediums. She explores how fashion and visual communication influence client perception and define brand experience. She creates intentional work that elevates impact, contributing to evolving creative industries.
Jade Stannell
My name is Jade Stannell, and I am a 2026 graduating Fashion Marketing student at the Wilson School of Design at KPU with hands-on experience in buying, merchandising, and brand strategy. My passion is fashion, and I love working for brands that allow expression and individuality.
Through my Assistant Buyer internship at Mine & Yours, I support buying decisions through trend research, product evaluation, and inventory organization, building knowledge of the luxury resale market. My internships as Assistant Social Media Manager and Assistant Merchandising Manager at Plenty, combined with my studies in fashion writing, brand and marketing analysis, buying, and creative editorial photoshoots, strengthen my fashion marketing expertise. Through all of this, I have discovered my dream is so be an Luxury Fashion Buyer.
Jessica Sangalang
Contact:
Email: jessica.lsangalang@gmail.com
Website:https://jessicasangalang.my.canva.site/
LinkedIn: Jessica Sangalang
I’m Jessica Sangalang, a graduating Fashion Marketing student at the Wilson School of Design. My academic and extracurricular endeavours reflect a profound desire to bridge my passions for fashion and storytelling with social impact and community engagement. Over the past two years, I’ve deepened these interests through hands-on experience in brand development, event marketing, fashion writing, and nonprofit work.
As the creator of BACKSTCH Clothing, my small-batch fashion brand has evolved alongside me throughout the program, allowing me to develop its core values, creative direction and visual identity, copywriting, and experiential marketing strategies. Beyond the classroom, my practicum with FABCYCLE has been instrumental in shaping my career goals: to drive meaningful and sustainable change within the fashion industry.
Julio Flores-Arciniega
A fashion marketing student at KPU’s Wilson School of Design, they work within creative direction and styling, translating abstract ideas into cohesive visual narratives. Rooted in avant-garde fashion and informed by a deep archive of runway and editorial references, their approach prioritizes originality over trend. With an independent, art-driven mindset, they explore fashion as both identity and visual language, creating intentional work across physical and digital spaces.
A fashion marketing student at KPU’s Wilson School of Design, their academic interests focus on creative direction, visual storytelling, and the role of fashion as a form of identity and cultural expression. Their design work draws from avant-garde fashion and an extensive archive of runway and editorial references, shaping cohesive, concept-driven visuals. They aspire to develop a distinct voice in creative direction, working with brands and publications to produce innovative, art-led fashion imagery.
Louise Bernal
Louise Bernal is a Fashion Marketing graduate with a focus on market research & analysis and visual storytelling. With previous experience in Fashion retail, she brings forth an extensive understanding in operations and the importance of consumer insight. Her work explores the intersection of consumer behaviour, visual merchandising, and digital culture, with an emphasis on curating immersive brand experiences.
During her time in the program, Louise explored various facets of the fashion business, developing a particular interest in visual merchandising and trend forecasting. Through projects such as the Seasonal Trend Forecast, she refined her ability to translate global macrotrends into nuanced insights, with a focus on the womenswear category. Louise aspires to continue her education in business administration, leveraging her breadth of knowledge in fashion.
Mackenzie Kinch
My name is Mackenzie, and I’m a Fashion Marketing student with a strong interest in how brands connect with their audience. I’ve developed skills in trend forecasting, consumer insights, and brand strategy, and I enjoy combining creativity with research. I have a passion for event planning and love the idea of creating experiences that bring people together. I hope to build a career that blends fashion, marketing, and events.
I’m interested in how fashion brands connect with people through experiences – from brand activations to the way trends come to life in real environments. I enjoy exploring how culture, identity, and personal style intersect, and how that can be translated into something people can actually be part of. I’m especially drawn to experiential marketing and want to create moments that feel engaging, memorable, and real.
Olivia Ortiz
I am a fashion marketing student drawn to style as a form of self-expression and storytelling. Inspired by personal style, travel, and exploration, my work reflects a curiosity for new environments and perspectives. With a background in retail, I bring a strong understanding of the customer into my work across event production, creative direction, styling, and content creation. I aim to approach marketing with intention, creating work that feels meaningful, relatable, and connected to real people.
Given my work over the past two years, I aspire to build a career with a brand that values authenticity and transparency. I’m passionate about meaningful, intentional marketing and creative direction, and I aim to contribute to the growing focus on sustainability in fashion, which has never been more important. I want to create work that is visually compelling, impactful, and aligned with conscious, responsible practices.
Sakshi Khanduri
Sakshi Khanduri is a Fashion Marketing student at the Wilson School of Design at KPU with a strong interest in beauty, branding, and digital marketing. She enjoys creating content and exploring how brands connect with audiences through storytelling and design. Sakshi has experience in social media marketing, including Pinterest content creation. She is currently developing her website concept, SKH Beauty, and hopes to build a career in the beauty and fashion industry.
My work focuses on beauty, fashion, and visual storytelling, with an interest in creating content and experiences that feel simple and relatable. I enjoy exploring visual merchandising, branding, and digital design, where I can combine creativity with strategy. Through projects like styling, display concepts, and social media content, I aim to create work that is both visually appealing and easy to connect with. I hope to build a career in the beauty and fashion industry.
Samantha Repole
I’m a fashion marketing student with a strong interest in branding, visual identity, and strategic communication. throughout my program, I’ve developed an understanding of how strategy and aesthetics work together to create cohesive, engaging brand experiences. I’m especially drawn to building brands that feel intentional, current, and authentic.
My work throughout the program has focused on branding, visual identity, and strategic direction. I’m particularly interested in how strong aesthetics and clear positioning come together to create cohesive brand experiences. My design approach emphasizes intention, consistency, and relevance, with a focus on developing brands that feel authentic and visually aligned within today’s fashion landscape.
Taylene Yurick
Contact:
Email: Tayleneyurick@gmail.com
Website:https://tayleneyurick.my.canva.site/taylene-yurick-s-portfolio
LinkedIn: Taylene Yurick
Instagram: @tayelneyur1ck
TikTok: @tayelneyur1ck
Taylene Yurick is a creative thinker with a passion for fashion, storytelling, and visual expression. Drawn to the details that make a concept feel intentional and alive, she approaches each project with a balance of creativity and strategy. Her work explores the intersection of branding, content creation, and design. Bringing ideas to life in a way that feels both authentic and impactful. With experience in social media, campaign strategy, SEO, photos shoots, visual merchandising, brand operations, brand development and event coordination, Taylene enjoys building cohesive narratives that connect with an audience beyond the surface. She is constantly inspired by evolving trends, culture, and the energy of the fashion industry, using them as a foundation to create work that feels current yet personal. She aims to continue growing as a creative individual within the fashion and marketing space, with a focus on developing thoughtful, visually compelling brand experiences.
Taylene Yurick is a fashion marketing student with a strong academic interest in branding, consumer behavior, and visual communication. Her design work focuses on the intersection of storytelling and strategy, creating concepts that feel both intentional and visually engaging. Through her studies and creative practice, she explores how thoughtful design can shape brand identity and connect with audiences on a deeper level. Taylene aspires to continue refining her creative voice while building a career centered on innovative, impactful, and culturally relevant brand experiences.
Ula Lu
Hi, I’m Ula, a fashion marketing student focused on styling and visual storytelling, combining a background in business with creative practice. With experience building a personal brand, I bring a thoughtful and detail-oriented approach to my work, drawn to clean, minimal aesthetics that emphasize texture, balance, and quiet expression through fashion. I enjoy exploring how subtle details can shape the overall mood and identity of a look.
My work explores the intersection of fashion, branding, and visual storytelling, with a focus on styling, product presentation, and visual development. I am interested in how details such as silhouette, texture, and composition shape the overall mood and identity of a look. Moving forward, I hope to pursue a career in fashion buying and merchandising, combining visual sensitivity with an understanding of market trends and brand positioning.
