Wayne Kastning

Wayne Kastning is an Assistant Professor in the Fashion Design department at Woodbury University's School of Media : Culture : Design, bringing over 35 years of professional fashion industry experience from New York and Los Angeles. His design expertise spans high-end retail markets with previous work for Carolina Herrera and Adele Simpson, and currently through his custom design label WK Studio.

Kastning's professional portfolio includes clothing sold through premier retailers including Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bergdorf Goodman, with designs worn by prominent American women including former First Ladies. His pedagogical approach emphasizes sharing professional knowledge and practical skills to help students achieve their career objectives in fashion.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and History, University of Arkansas
• Fashion Institute of Technology, New York
• Master of Science in Architecture, Woodbury University (2022)