Patrick Michael Hughes

Patrick Michael Hughes is an Associate Teaching Professor at Parsons School of Design, specializing in School of Art and Design History and Theory, as well as Fashion Business and Design. With extensive experience in fashion education, Hughes leads multiple classes focusing on fashion styling, history, and cultural narratives. In addition to academic roles, Hughes serves as the Senior Fashion Editor and Men's Fashion Writer for IRK Magazine, contributes as a Fashion Industry Speaker through PMH Fashion Media, and has held leadership positions at Teen Vogue, focusing on branded partnerships and fashion history. Previous positions include lecturer at the Fashion Institute of Technology and experience with LVMH, where Hughes led training cohorts for Mandarin-speaking recruits. Educational qualifications include a BA in History of Art and Performance from Manhattanville University, an MA in History of Decorative Arts & Design from Parsons, and studies in Historic Preservation and Conservation at New York University.