Fashion Design

This course is structured over 4 weeks:

Week 1 – 20 hours

Introduction to fashion drawing and design techniques; foundational principles of developing a fashion collection, including silhouette, color charts, fabric selection, and accessories.

Week 2 – 20 hours

Focus on materials (different type of fabrics, features and use of each of them); finishes, dyeing and printing; laces and embroidery; new technology and materials; sustainability and materials

Week 3 – 20 hours

Exploration of creative research process; analysis of the trend research path; forecasting of the new/upcoming trends (in terms of shape, colors, materials, volumes etc); analysis of how trends shape contemporary collections.

Week 4 – 15 hours

Creation of a basic fashion design collection supported by essential technical elements, including color charts, inspirational materials, and mood boards; presentation of the work and comprehensive feedback through a final holistic critique.

Classes are scheduled as follows:

– Sunday to Thursday: one evening class per day (6:00–9:00 PM)

– Saturday: two classes (10:00 AM–3:00 PM)

This course is designed for young talents who have launched – or are planning to launch – their own fashion brand

The course offers a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of fashion design, aimed at supporting emerging talent in the creation and development of their own collections. Participants will explore essential concepts in the design process, learn basic drawing and illustration techniques, and study current fashion trends. The program also delves into the role of the fashion designer, encouraging students to engage in creative research and develop a personal collection through a blended learning approach.

In the final week, the students apply the skills acquired in the previous weeks and present their work as a collection portfolio, receiving comprehensive feedback.