OUR ACADEMY
The Future Is Yours To Create
The Cut Design Academy is committed to inspiring, educating and creating true fashion and business professionals by promoting academic excellence through our rigorous programs and distinctive learner-centered environment.
Why The Cut
The Cut Design Academy is committed to inspiring, educating and creating true design and business professionals through:
Hands-on, real world education
Academic achievement
What guides us
The Cut Design Academy aspires to nurture the inherent talents of the students by developing an intellectually stimulating community and fostering a culture of skill-based and practical learning. Our environment enables students to maximize employment opportunities by providing them with career-oriented courses. We are building the future generation of designers through education and practical training in the real world.
Foundation
Founded by apparel and production expert Liza Deyrmenjian who has worked in fashion for more than 30 years, The Cut Design Academy is the only accredited fashion school in North America where you’ll enjoy one-on-one education in a professional workshop environment with some of the industry’s biggest names. It’s the perfect springboard if you want to study at one of the world’s top fashion colleges, turn your passion into a rewarding second career, or advance a hobby.
The Cut Leadership
Liza Deyrmenjian
The Cut’s Founder
Liza Deyrmenjian’s distinguished international career in the fashion industry has spanned over thirty years. She is renowned as an innovator, creator, and entrepreneur. Liza is a preeminent fashion consultant and business coach. One of her specialties is working with emerging designers and brands. Her clients have been featured in WWD, InStyle, Glamour, and Harper’s Bazaar, and she has coached winners on Project Runway. Liza has a visionary eye and a talent for mentorship. She has ushered many young designers to success, even leading a 13-year-old protegee’s fashion line to racks in Nordstrom department stores. FOX Business, Fast Company, Authority Magazine, the Vancouver Sun, and others have featured interviews with Liza about her business acumen, and she has written about her business insights for Forbes magazine.
In 1989 in Vancouver, Liza founded Arteenelle Designs Inc., and then, Noccoma Manufacturing, which within four years of its inception grew to a 9000 sq. ft, factory that made clothes for labels such as London Fog, Umbro, and Marmot. Liza later moved to New York City, and created a manufacturing firm that sold to major national retailers.
After 12 years in NYC, Liza returned to Vancouver and founded The Cut Fashion Design Academy. As an educator Dean of The Cut Fashion Design Academy, and founder of The Cutting Room, a work-learn manufacturing studio that specializes in pattern
development, sampling, and production for brands including Herschel, Park and Fifth, Lija, and Dish & Duer, Liza has established a unique environment to foster fashion industry talent. The Cut is bold, innovative, and current. The Academy boasts diverse, professional instructors, with classes focusing on fashion design and production skills and marketing, sales, networking, and business skills. Students become creative and adaptable industry professionals with tools to build their own brands and careers in the industry.
Vanessa Botha
Director of Admissions
Vanessa Botha brings over a decade of dedicated experience in educational leadership to her role as Director of Admissions. With a unique blend of artistic creativity and educational expertise, Vanessa holds bachelor’s degrees in Fine Arts and Education, is a certified teacher, and earned her master’s degree in Psychology of Education.
Her multifaceted background equips her with a deep understanding of student needs, fostering an inclusive and dynamic admissions process. Known for her strategic vision and compassionate approach, Vanessa is committed to guiding prospective students and their families through a seamless and supportive admissions journey.
Divya Deep
Senior Admissions Representative
Divya brings over 10 years of experience in Customer Relations Management, Admissions, and Digital Marketing. She is known for providing personalized guidance and support to applicants, ensuring a smooth admissions process.
Passionate about making a positive impact, both professionally and personally, Divya is driven by a desire to help others succeed and achieve their potential goals.
