London is a source of inspiration, experimentation and cutting-edge concepts where fashion design meets contemporary art. The diversity of style and the culture behind it is underlined by the unique approach to the fashion industry within the city. In London participants will be introduced to a design project, drawing on the inspiration that top designers and inspiring about this city. Based on fashion design development participants learn how to put together a mini collection of ideas, developing mood boards and trend analysis that will underpin their design concept. London thrives on all that is fresh and new, and participants are encouraged to and original approaches to design, question the rules and push the boundaries of style and taste.... [-]

Participants begin with an analysis of economic and social trends: understanding economic and social evolution and how this influences fashion consumption. The week also includes new markets and how fashion can evolve in them through expansion strategies: new brands, luxury brands, and distribution chain stores, as well as style comparison.

This week covers an overview of fashion: textiles, clothing, accessories, cosmetics, eyewear, and jewelry. Participants will look at critical factors defining the success of some leading Italian brands including commercial international distribution and sportswear chain stores. Product placement via competitor analysis is also explored.... [-]

Being able to choose between ten international locations: Milano*, Firenze, Paris, London, Mumbai, Shanghai*, Shenzhen, and Miami, provides participants with an opportunity to experience, in a short time period, the worlds of fashion, art, and design. All courses are project-led and teaching is individually task oriented with group activities supported by lectures, workshops and subject-specific presentations by leading professionals in the field. If participants have little or no previous experience but would like to become familiar with some of the key disciplines in the industry, or a specific area, there are choices from a variety of levels and course duration to suit all preferences. The aim is to give as much opportunity as possible to aspiring fashion, art or design professionals to experience these magical worlds, with each course allowing participants to grasp the key principles and notions of their chosen subject. Short courses are also the perfect ‘taster’ or introductory course, which may lead to more in-depth study or a career path, while ‘Executive’ short courses offer participants the chance to discover a more advanced level of training and expertise.... [-]

This dynamic short course focuses on the analysis of an image and the development of style. From the definition of fashion moods to the importance of accessories, participants will evaluate aspects related to traits of the body and learn how to enhance and complement physical characteristics. They will work on the development of an individual style through the construction of a ‘total look’ and capture it in a photo shoot via a vocational learning approach.

Style overview: participants study and explore key periods in history that represent past, present styles, future fashion trends and the elements that characterize and influence them. In order to fully understand the role of the stylist, participants will be guided in sourcing and collating information from research tools such as books and fashion magazines and through specific virtual domains relevant to fashion and luxury, as well as conducting iconographic research.... [-]

This short course introduces participants to the basics of fashion photography*. They will develop an understanding of how fashion photography emerged and evolved from the 1950s onwards. Photographing a figure, deconstructing a look, understanding what styling is and how to apply it. These are all elements that they will explore. They will be introduced to digital photography techniques, indoor and outdoor shooting, retouching and image processing applicable to the fashion industry, and be given the opportunity to create a fashion photo book of their work via a vocational learning approach.

An introduction to digital photography techniques will be the starting point of the course. A studio-based induction to photographic technique and equipment will take place. Participants will explore the past, present and future fashion photography trends to understand the context in which they will be working. The access and navigation of sourcing tools (books, articles, magazines, internet, street style etc.) will be key for developing creative ideas. The goal of the first week is to begin fashion photography and testing skills by taking shots of what are interesting fashion looks around the streets of Miami.... [-]

Pattern-cutters create patterns based on illustrated designs that are used in the construction of fashion garments. In this short course, participants are introduced to the most important elements of pattern cutting techniques, focusing on cut and construction in garment making, providing participants with key pattern-cutting skills that may be applied to basic garment construction, as well as seeking new perspectives in cut via a vocational approach to learning.

This dynamic short course focuses on the analysis of the image and the development of style. From the definition of fashion moods to the importance of accessories, participants will evaluate aspects related to traits of the body and learn how to enhance and complement physical characteristics. They will work on the development of an individual style through the construction of a ‘total look’ and capture it in a photo shoot via a vocational learning approach.... [-]

This short course will guide participants through the ultimate fashion trends in contemporary interior design. It encompasses the definition of a style through the furnishing of a retail space or a hotel, helping participants to improve their aesthetic sense and skills in décor. This course will challenge participants’ ability to interpret the world of interiors and home collection, their use of complementary styles, colors, and lighting effects via a vocational approach to learning.

Participants are introduced to the planning of an interior design space through an analysis of contemporary trends in the industry, and to the use of modern project planning presentation techniques. They gain an understanding of which styles and aesthetic languages are more appropriate for fashion trend luxury housing, and how the use of creatively researched elements and images elaborate a concept.... [-]