SHORT-TERM COURSES
Italian Fashion & Design Lab
Study Fashion, Design & Visual Culture in Milan During Fashion Week
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Course Overview of Italian Fashion & Design Lab
Over five days, students gain insight into the world-renowned Italian fashion system—from trend forecasting and material analysis to collection planning and emerging designers.
Morning sessions focus on academic and practical learning, while afternoons are dedicated to guided external visits across Milan, allowing students to experience fashion, retail, exhibitions, and design spaces firsthand.
Held during Milan Fashion Week, the course offers a dynamic and immersive environment where students can observe the fashion industry at its most active and influential moment.
Learning Experience
This programme offers a multidisciplinary approach, integrating:
- Fashion Design and collection development
- Textile and material exploration
- Trend research and forecasting
- Graphic design for visual communication
- Elements of Interior and Product Design applied to fashion presentation
Students learn how garments, materials, and visual environments interact—both physically and digitally—developing a contemporary understanding of design.
COURSE CONTENTS
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Day 1 – Italian Fashion Design
- Understanding Made in Italy and the luxury fashion industry
- Brand case studies
- Introduction to fashion presentation and spatial concepts
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Day 2 – Textiles & Materials
- Italian textile districts and craftsmanship
- Fabric types, finishes, and textures
- Graphic design for fashion concept visualisation (moodboards and colour palettes)
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Day 3 – Italian Trends & Forecasting
- Fashion trend analysis and prediction
- Industry tools and professionals
- Bureaux de style and trend books
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Day 4 – Emerging Designers
- Analysis of new-generation designers and contemporary fashion innovation
- Introduction to graphic design and digital tools
- Elements of interior and product design for visual storytelling
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Day 5 – Collection Planning & Concept Development
- Structure of fashion collections
- Materials, colours, and detailing
- Digital presentation techniques, with reference to interior/product layout
External Visits & Milan Experience
Each afternoon includes curated, faculty-led visits across Milan, designed to connect classroom learning with real-world observation.
- These may include:
- High-end concept stores and retail environments
- Fashion and design museums (including Armani/Silos)
- Designer showrooms and brand spaces
- Design districts and cultural hubs
- Temporary exhibitions and installations
Students will also explore Milan’s neighbourhoods, gaining insight into urban culture, lifestyle, and visual identity.
Additional events taking place during Milan Fashion Week may be attended independently, depending on availability.
Why Choose This Course
- Structured and academically guided experience
- Study during Milan Fashion Week
- Explore fashion, design, and urban culture together
- Gain real-world insight through curated visits
- Learn in an international and creative environment
Who Is It For
- This course is ideal for students who want to:
- Understand the Italian fashion and luxury system
- Experience Milan beyond the runway shows
- Develop creative and analytical skills in a short time
- Explore fashion, design, and visual communication together