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The Cut Fashion Design Academy

Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaPrivate

The Cut Design Academy is a Vancouver fashion school founded by apparel and production expert Liza Day.

  • Founded by Liza Day, who has worked in fashion for more than 30 years
  • Located at 1888 W 1st Ave, Vancouver BC
  • Offers small class sizes and open Saturdays
  • Liza Day serves as Owner and Dean
  • Nikki Renshaw is the Program Director
  • Website offers a Campus Tour

About

The Cut Design Academy was founded by apparel and production expert Liza Day, who returned to Vancouver after 12 years in NYC to start the academy. The academy is located at 1888 W 1st Ave, Vancouver BC, V6J 1G5. Its phone number is (236)-477-4598.

Mission

The academy is committed to inspiring, educating and creating fashion and business professionals through rigorous programs that promote academic excellence. It aspires to nurture students' inherent talents by developing an intellectually stimulating community and fostering a culture of skill-based and practical learning.

Academics

The academy offers small class sizes, a flexible schedule, and open Saturdays. Liza Day is the Owner and Dean, and Nikki Renshaw is the Program Director for the Costume, Global Fashion Marketing and Interior Design courses. Komal Chharahhan began teaching fashion design at the academy in June 2022.

Campus & Facilities

The academy provides studio classrooms and instructional facilities. The campus has public transportation access, and the website offers a Campus Tour.

Admissions

Applicants can apply to the full-time program. The academy's DLI number is O142582255042.

Recognition

Alumna Rebekka Sorensen Kjelstrup earned two Leo Awards for Best Costumes in a Dramatic Series, in 2020 and 2023.

Founded
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Type
Private
Courses
21
Total intake
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Address1888 W 1st Ave, Vancouver BC, V6J 1G5
HousingNot available
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Courses offered
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Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources