In January 2026, we’ll open the doors to a brand-new, custom-designed campus at 1155 Robson Street—right in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Built for creativity, connection, and real-world career prep, this purpose-built space marks a bold new chapter for our students, our programs, and the future of hands-on, industry-driven education.

Thinking about a future in fashion, beauty, or wellness? Hear from the people who’ve been there. In this video, JCI alumni share what it’s really like to study here—why they chose us, how it shaped their careers, and what they’d tell someone just starting out. Whether you’re exploring your options or ready to take the leap, their stories offer a glimpse into where JCI can take you.

JCI Fashion alumnus Jason Pillay has carved out a dynamic career as a stylist and creative director—working on film sets, editorial shoots, and major events like the JUNO Awards. In this feature, he shares how he found his voice in fashion, why storytelling matters more than trends, and the real work behind building a career in styling. Whether you're a student just starting out or a creative looking to level up, Jason’s journey is full of insight, inspiration, and straight-up practical advice.

This September, three JCI students or grads will step onto the global stage—traveling to Italy for a career-shaping experience that blends creativity, culture, and collaboration. Through a new partnership with Istituto Italiano Design (IID), they’ll take part in a one-week exchange program designed to expand their creative practice and global network.

As AI reshapes the workforce, hands-on careers like medi-esthetics are becoming more valuable than ever. In a world of automation, human skills—like touch, care, and clinical judgment—can’t be replaced. This post explores why spa and skin health careers remain in high demand, and how JCI’s Body Spa + Medi-Esthetics Program prepares students with the real-world training the industry is looking for.

Lillea Goian has always seen fashion as a vehicle for self-expression—but over the years, it’s also become a tool for transformation. The JCI Fashion grad and founder of Profanity shares how her journey through design, identity, and sustainability led her to create a label that evolves with the wearer.

For Jacob Laing, designing denim wasn’t always the plan—but a love of fashion and a deep curiosity about how garments are made led him there. In this feature, the JCI Fashion grad shares how his path took shape, what it’s like to work at Aritzia, and why finding your fit in the industry starts with being open to growth.

JCI’s recent collaboration with Poshmark Canada brought secondhand fashion to life. Fashion Design students upcycled pre-loved garments into one-of-a-kind pieces, then styled and auctioned them live from our campus. With 300+ viewers and proceeds supporting Covenant House Vancouver, the event showcased how fashion can be creative, sustainable—and impactful.

Natalia Elaydi came to Canada at 17 with big dreams and limited English. Today, she’s the founder of MILA—a sustainable beauty brand challenging industry norms with plastic-free palettes and purpose-driven design.

In a bold editorial shoot, JCI Fashion students reimagined secondhand style. Using pieces sourced from Poshmark Canada, they brought new energy to pre-loved garments—proving that sustainable fashion can be both expressive and editorial-worthy.

As secondhand fashion continues to surge in popularity, JCI and Poshmark Canada teamed up to show how resale can be seamlessly woven into fashion education. Grounded in shared values of sustainability, innovation, and community, this partnership gave students hands-on experience in styling, upcycling, and reimagining the future of fashion.