ABOUT LOK FASHION ACADEMY & INSTITUTE
Discover Your Fashion Design
Career in Stafford, VA
Welcome to LoK Fashion Academy and Institute, where creativity meets professional fashion education in the heart of Stafford, Virginia. For over 30 years, we've been preparing aspiring fashion designers for successful careers through hands-on learning, authentic industry experience, and personalized mentorship.
Founded by Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) graduate Marie King, our academy combines world-class fashion education with the warmth and accessibility of a community-focused studio. Whether you're exploring fashion design for the first time or advancing your existing skills, LoK Fashion Institute offers the expertise, environment, and encouragement you need to thrive.
Our Educational Philosophy
Creativity Meets Technical Excellence
Fashion design requires both artistic vision and technical precision. Our curriculum strikes a balance between creative exploration and the fundamental skills every fashion professional needs, including pattern making, garment construction, fabric selection, fitting techniques, and design development.
Independent Learning & Innovation
We encourage students to develop their own design voice and problem-solving abilities. While we provide structure and guidance, we also create space for experimentation, adaptation, and personal growth.
Inclusive & Welcoming Environment
Fashion is for everyone. We maintain an atmosphere of inclusiveness where students from all backgrounds, experience levels, and styles feel welcome to learn and create. Our students range from elementary age to retired military veterans, leaning into their creative side.
Lifelong Mentorship
Education doesn't end at graduation. Marie maintains relationships with former students, celebrating their successes, offering guidance, and staying connected as they build their fashion careers.