THE WAN College Portfolio Path™
Feeling stuck or confused about applying to fashion school or preparing your portfolio?
You’re in the right place—build it, design it, apply it.
Build with purpose.
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Design with clarity.
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Apply with confidence.
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Build with purpose. ✳︎ Design with clarity. ✳︎ Apply with confidence. ✳︎
THE WAN College Portfolio Path™ is a 1:1 fashion portfolio mentorship program designed to guide high school students through the process of preparing a competitive portfolio for top fashion schools.
Applying to fashion school can feel overwhelming without clear direction. This program bridges creativity and structure—helping students transform ideas into well-developed concepts, garments, and portfolios that reflect both technical skill and personal vision. Through individualized guidance, students gain clarity, confidence, and a strategic approach to portfolio development and application preparation.
Whether students are starting from scratch or refining existing work, THE WAN College Portfolio Path™ provides the foundation, direction, and professional insight needed to apply with confidence.
Our Services
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This session is ideal for students who already have portfolio work and want professional feedback before applying.
Includes:
Review of existing sketches, garments, and concepts
Evaluation of garment construction and craftsmanship
Feedback on concept clarity and portfolio storytelling
Guidance on strengths, gaps, and improvement areas
Actionable next-step recommendations
Outcome:
Students leave with a clear understanding of how to improve, refine, or restructure their portfolio.
60-Minute Private Session | Zoom(anywhere) or In-Person (our DTLA office).
Starting at $159/per session, In person $30+
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4–8 Weeks or more | 1:1 Private Program
This comprehensive mentorship is designed for students building a portfolio from scratch or significantly refining their existing work.
Program Focus:
Portfolio concept development and creative direction
Garment construction and design development
Sketching, research, and process documentation
Portfolio organization and presentation
School-specific portfolio expectations
Outcome:
Students complete the program with a cohesive, school-ready fashion portfolio that reflects both creative vision and technical foundation.
Starting at $999
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This session helps students and families understand the fashion school application landscape and make informed decisions.
Includes:
Overview of top fashion schools and program differences
Portfolio expectations by institution
Application timelines and preparation strategy
Guidance for domestic and international programs
Outcome:
Students gain clarity and confidence in where to apply and how to prepare.
Starting at $159/per session, In person $30+
60-Minute Private Session | Zoom(anywhere) or In-Person (our DTLA office). Book here now
Our Process
01 Complete the Intake Form
Students or parents begin by submitting a detailed intake form outlining experience level, portfolio status, target schools, and application timeline. ( see section below)
03 Confirm Enrollment
Once the program and timeline are confirmed, enrollment is completed and sessions are scheduled.
Based on the intake form, we review each submission and recommend the most appropriate service—Portfolio Review, Portfolio Building Mentorship, or School Strategy Session.
02 Receive a Personalized Recommendation
04 Begin Your Portfolio Path
Students begin one-on-one mentorship with a clear plan, focused guidance, and structured support toward portfolio completion and school applications.
Ready to get started?
A clear process leads to confident decisions and stronger results. If you would love to work with us, please fill out the form below. We'll review your message and get back to you within 48 hours.
Each submission is reviewed carefully to ensure the best fit.
Viola Wan is a Los Angeles–based fashion designer, creative director, and wardrobe stylist with over 8 years of industry experience. With a background in professionally trained dance, her work is influenced by movement, structure, and visual storytelling—resulting in designs that blend edge, clarity, and intentional simplicity.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Industry Studies (Fashion Design & Business) and two Associate of Arts degrees in Fashion Design and Advanced Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM), Los Angeles, CA. Her professional experience spans fashion PR showrooms, brand production, wholesale womenswear, and personal styling, giving her a well-rounded understanding of the fashion industry.
Over the past several years, Viola has styled and designed for music videos, red carpets, editorials, fashion shows, and e-commerce. Her work has been worn by talent including Coco Jones, Kylie Cantrall, Bernice Ye, INASX, and WWE superstar Seth Rollins, and has appeared on national broadcasts reaching over 35 million viewers.
In 2025, Viola presented her couture brand THE WAN COUTURE- “Trust” Deluxe at Los Angeles Fashion Week and was awarded the Designer Grand Prize by @themodelexperience, earning a runway presentation for her upcoming collection “Faith” (2025) at New York Fashion Week. Her work has been featured in Vogue, ELLE (November issue), Selin, Style Cruze, Mode, Goji, Moevir, and more.
She is also the founder of @thewansewingstudios, a creative education space focused on sewing, upcycling, and responsible fashion practices—dedicated to empowering the next generation of designers.