Fashion Design

The course moves through key aspects of illustration and graphic design techniques including the study of form, colour, pattern drafting and draping, and an accurate analysis of clothing manufacturing techniques. With a solid base in the fashion system participants are introduced to many aspects of the industry, not only in the principles of fashion business, brand identity, positioning and marketing, but also interpreting art and craft in fashion, production, retail, consumer habits, and trends. Research approaches to creative and original product development are key throughout. Participants are encouraged to experiment with new approaches in the industry that are evolving today, including considering renewable and sustainable resources, innovative materials and new technologies, building an individual style and nurturing creative and professional abilities. Studies in heritage design and fashion culture provide the necessary skills to make a critical assessment of a brand’s or client’s lifestyle and legacy, while communication skills provide a professional approach in the negotiation and presentation of ideas to companies and new clients, accompanied by a professional portfolio of work. By the final year participants work as independent practitioners, and with the constant support of a faculty team of industry experts, they are encouraged to participate in international fashion talent competitions during the course. A final graduation event or a fashion show introduces collections or portfolios to a selected audience of leading fashion experts, journalists, bloggers, designers and headhunters – a unique experience opening up industry networking and career opportunities. For European schools only, this course forms the base of all three-year fashion design study pathways. With fashion design as the core subject, participants select from different pathways to specialize in a chosen area of interest, responding to individual creative flair and passion. For Paris and London schools only, this course is also available as a BA (Hons) four-year course (including Sandwich Year Placement).  

• Fashion drawing & illustration (2D, 3D)
• Cutting & construction
• Visual communication & professional presentation skills
• Digital design techniques
• Fabrics and materials analysis
• Professional design portfolio & final collection
• Marketing & fashion business practices
• Analysis and strategies of contemporary fashion
• History of luxury & brand heritage
• Design research methodology

Istituto Marangoni Milano is giving students in the three-year Fashion Design course the opportunity to enjoy an international experience by attending the 1st year in Milano or Florence and then completing the cycle of studies (2nd or 3rd year) at the Schools in London or Paris. Students who successfully complete the programmes in Paris and London will be awarded with a BA (Hons) Degree validated by the Manchester Metropolitan University. Find out more about the enrolment to:

• 2nd year
• 3rd year

Badges of Excellence recognise a school’s strengths in four key areas: Best Overall, Best in Global Influence, Best in Learning Experience and Best in Long-Term Value.

• Global Influence – The global reputation and influence of a school, based on the selectivity of a school in admitting applicants and the enrolment rates of admitted applicants.

An Overall BoF Score was then awarded to each institution based on the sum-weighted score across all three key indices.  

The course moves through key aspects of illustration and graphic design techniques including the study of form, colour, pattern drafting and draping, and an accurate analysis of clothing manufacturing techniques. With a solid base in the fashion system participants are introduced to many aspects of the industry, not only in the principles of fashion business, brand identity, positioning and marketing, but also interpreting art and craft in fashion, production, retail, consumer habits, and trends. Research approaches to creative and original product development are key throughout. Participants are encouraged to experiment with new approaches in the industry that are evolving today, including considering renewable and sustainable resources, innovative materials and new technologies, building an individual style and nurturing creative and professional abilities. Studies in heritage design and fashion culture provide the necessary skills to make a critical assessment of a brand’s or client’s lifestyle and legacy, while communication skills provide a professional approach in the negotiation and presentation of ideas to companies and new clients, accompanied by a professional portfolio of work. By the final year participants work as independent practitioners, and with the constant support of a faculty team of industry experts, they are encouraged to participate in international fashion talent competitions during the course. A final graduation event or a fashion show introduces collections or portfolios to a selected audience of leading fashion experts, journalists, bloggers, designers and headhunters – a unique experience opening up industry networking and career opportunities. For European schools only, this course forms the base of all three-year fashion design study pathways. With fashion design as the core subject, participants select from different pathways to specialize in a chosen area of interest, responding to individual creative flair and passion. For Paris and London schools only, this course is also available as a BA (Hons) four-year course (including Sandwich Year Placement).  

• Fashion drawing & illustration (2D, 3D)
• Cutting & construction
• Visual communication & professional presentation skills
• Digital design techniques
• Fabrics and materials analysis
• Professional design portfolio & final collection
• Marketing & fashion business practices
• Analysis and strategies of contemporary fashion
• History of luxury & brand heritage
• Design research methodology

• Fashion designer
• Fashion illustrator
• Pattern maker
• Trend forecaster/coolhunter
• Costume designer

Istituto Marangoni Milano is giving students in the three-year Fashion Design course the opportunity to enjoy an international experience by attending the 1st year in Milano or Florence and then completing the cycle of studies (2nd or 3rd year) at the Schools in London or Paris. Students who successfully complete the programmes in Paris and London will be awarded with a BA (Hons) Degree validated by the Manchester Metropolitan University. Find out more about the enrolment to:

• 2nd year
• 3rd year

Year one

• Fashion Drawing Fundamentals
• Fashion Design Fundamentals
• Fashion Collection Fundamentals
• History of Art and Fashion

Year two

• Fashion Brand Exploration
• Art & Fashion Exploration
• Personal Style Development
• Fashion, Art and Cultural Context

Year three

• Personal Research & Concept Development
• Final Major Project Fashion Design
• Final Dissertation

Badges of Excellence recognise a school’s strengths in four key areas: Best Overall, Best in Global Influence, Best in Learning Experience and Best in Long-Term Value.

• Global Influence – The global reputation and influence of a school, based on the selectivity of a school in admitting applicants and the enrolment rates of admitted applicants.

An Overall BoF Score was then awarded to each institution based on the sum-weighted score across all three key indices.