Italian Fashion & Design Lab
Program Overview
Experience the creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship of the Italian fashion industry with Accademia del Lusso's Italian Fashion & Design Lab in Milan. Held during Milan Fashion Week, this intensive 5-day programme offers international students a unique opportunity to explore the world of Made in Italy fashion through a combination of classroom learning, creative workshops, and industry visits.
Participants gain insight into fashion design, Italian textiles and materials, trend forecasting, emerging designers, and collection development, while also developing skills in moodboard creation, visual storytelling, and fashion concept presentation. The course explores how fashion interacts with graphic communication, retail environments, and design spaces, providing a broader understanding of the luxury industry.
Afternoon visits to luxury showrooms, concept stores, fashion/design museums, exhibitions, and cultural destinations across Milan allow students to experience the industry first-hand. Combining studio-based learning with real-world industry exposure, the programme offers an immersive study-abroad experience at one of the most exciting moments in the global fashion calendar.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Exclusions
Quick Details
- Fall
- Spring
- Arts
- Communications
- Culture
- Design
- Fashion Design & Merchandising
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
Updated Aug 4, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Milan, Italy
Fields & Subjects
- Arts
- Communications
- Culture
- Design
- Fashion Design & Merchandising
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
- Terms Available
- Fall
- Spring
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- High School Senior (4th Year)
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- Some college credit, no degree
- Trade/technical/vocational training
- Associate degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Starts At
- 5 days: $3,700
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Do I need previous fashion design experience?
No. The course is suitable for students, graduates, and creative enthusiasts who want to gain insight into Italian fashion, luxury, and design culture.
What subjects will I study during the programme?
Topics include Made in Italy fashion, luxury business models, textiles and materials, trend forecasting, emerging designers, collection planning, moodboard creation, and visual storytelling.
Are industry visits included?
Yes. Every afternoon includes supervised visits to locations such as luxury showrooms, concept stores, fashion museums, design districts, exhibitions, and other industry-related destinations.
Does the course take place during Milan Fashion Week?
Yes. The programme is scheduled during Milan Fashion Week, allowing students to experience the city during one of the fashion industry's most important international events.
Why is this course different from a traditional fashion summer school?
The programme combines fashion design, textile knowledge, graphic visualisation, trend analysis, and direct industry exposure, providing a broader understanding of the Italian luxury and fashion system in a short, immersive format.
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