The purpose of this study was to investigate preference in clothing fashion design and clothing purchase behavior. The questionnaires were administered to 281 female university students in Cheongju area to measure of demographic information, preference in clothing fashion design, interest of fashion in clothing, and clothing purchase behavior. As statistical analysis, frequencies, $x^2$-test and ANOVA were used. The results were as follows : 1. There were different preference in clothing fashion design. 2. The female university students had moderate interest of fashion in clothing, and the interest of fashion in clothing were significantly different according to personal factors. 3. The female university students purchased mainly their clothings at department store, and they were purchased on sale. 4. Most of female university students purchased T-shirts and pants from February to April, 1995.