Earn 3 credit hours during this two-week Maymester study tour that explores the sustainable fashion supply chain in Peru, a country noted for its highest-quality alpacas and cotton. Peru has all the necessary components of the supply chain within a relatively small country in the proximity of the U.S. Today, leading fashion brands utilize Peruvian sources and skilled labor for their fine products. The program will explore how sustainable fashion is created, from farm to fashion, and demonstrate that Peru’s fashion future is promising. The professional programs include company visits, large and small, touring alpaca farms, and a weaving demonstration. We also visit local retailers to experience visual merchandising and interior design. The trip also provides the opportunity to familiarize yourself with Peru’s fantastic landscape, rich culture, and people. We shall visit Lima, Arequipa, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and, of course, Machu Pichu.
Highly recommended to all students interested in sustainable business practices, fashion futures, and Latin American culture or those who are looking for an exciting professional and rich cultural experience.
You Will
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Gain an appreciation and understanding of the Andean culture, history, and society.
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Learn the importance of transparency in a sustainable fashion supply chain.
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Discover the retail world of Peru, from street vendors to branded flagship stores and local boutiques.
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Establish relationships with fashion industry executives.
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Contemplate the differing influences on fashion in Peru and the United States.
Course Offered (3 credits): TXMI 5710 (Undergraduate) / TXMI 7710 (Graduate) (3 credit hours) Peru Study Tour in Textiles Merchandising and Interiors
Travel Dates: May 16–30, 2027 (Departure at midnight on May 16; arrival in Atlanta early in the morning on May 30)
Application: Contact the program director, Dr. Yoo-Kyoung Seock at yseock@uga.edu; Co-director, Dr. Vladimir Reukov at Reukov@uga.edu.
Approximate Cost: The Program fee is approx. $3500 with a $300 deposit is due when students commit to the trip.
Tuition fees, Airfare, and spending money are not included. Students should apply for FACS, UGA, and OGE scholarships early on to help with the cost of the trip.
Space available for 2027 – maximum 16
Information Sessions: October 15 and November 9, 2026, 5:30–6:30 PM | Dawson Hall, Room 308
Goals
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Understand the complexities of the globally sustainable fashion supply chain.
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Recognize cultural differences among countries and trading partners.
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Prepare for a career in the fashion industry by experiencing what industry professionals do on a daily basis.