Leslie Browning-Samoni

Education

• Syracuse University, Bachelor of Science in Textile Design and Fashion Design
• New York University, Master of Arts in Visual Culture, Costume Studies, Fashion & Textile Design
• Iowa State University, Ph.D. in Apparel Merchandising & Design

Areas of Focus

Browning-Samoni's areas of expertise include design and product development.

Courses Taught

• Career Development for Merchandising
• Digital Design
• Internship for Fashion Merchandising
• Product Development
• Textile Testing & Analysis

Leslie Browning-Samoni brings 15 years of industry experience in textile product, fashion accessory and home furnishings design, along with 15 years of experience in postsecondary fashion education, to TCU's Department of Fashion Merchandising. Her teaching spans digital design, product development, textile testing, career development and internship coordination, with an emphasis on connecting academic learning to current industry practices. Her areas of expertise include textile print design and coloring, Adobe Creative Suite and Kaledo design software, equipping students with practical skills for today's evolving fashion and merchandising industry.