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CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Fashion Design & Culture in Milan
Strut into the heart of fashion in northern Italy, where every step inspires creativity and innovation. Milan’s decades-long tradition of craftsmanship and textile production is a fabulous backdrop to experience the design process—from conception to prototypes. Spend your mornings at Arsutoria, a world-leading school for footwear, researching materials, drafting sketches, and using design technology. After class, gain insights from industry professionals. In the end, design, assemble, and take home your own pair of customized sneakers! Meet local fashion entrepreneurs and visit ateliers (private artist workshops). Learn how to present your creations with a professional stylist. Draw inspiration from exhibits at the historic Palazzo Morando. Discuss fast fashion and sustainability, too. When not working on your designs, stroll the streets of Milan’s Quadrilatero della Moda, a neighborhood lined with boutiques and high-end fashion houses. On excursions, discover what other northern cities like Venice and Verona have to offer. In Milan, you’ll savor the chance to vivi la tua vita al meglio (live life to the fullest) and get a new perspective on fashion!
Strut into the heart of fashion in northern Italy, where every step inspires creativity and innovation. Milan’s decades-long tradition of craftsmanship and textile production is a fabulous backdrop to experience the design process—from conception to prototypes. Spend your mornings at Arsutoria, a world-leading school for footwear, researching materials, drafting sketches, and using design technology. After class, gain insights from industry professionals. In the end, design, assemble, and take home your own pair of customized sneakers! Meet local fashion entrepreneurs and visit ateliers (private artist workshops). Learn how to present your creations with a professional stylist. Draw inspiration from exhibits at the historic Palazzo Morando. Discuss fast fashion and sustainability, too. When not working on your designs, stroll the streets of Milan’s Quadrilatero della Moda, a neighborhood lined with boutiques and high-end fashion houses. On excursions, discover what other northern cities like Venice and Verona have to offer. In Milan, you’ll savor the chance to vivi la tua vita al meglio (live life to the fullest) and get a new perspective on fashion!
Program Highlights
Step into the iconic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy’s oldest shopping gallery, where Milan's fashion legacy comes alive.
Visit D-house Urban Laboratory, in the heart of Milan, and witness how designers come together to work on projects and research new technologies in fashion and other local industries.
Experience Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, one of the world’s most famous masterpieces, painted on the wall of the Santa Maria delle Grazie church.
Join in on a cooking class as a local chef shares his secrets to make a perfect Milanese dish.
Stroll along the Naviglio Grande, the oldest canal in Milan, built in the 12th century, and visit art galleries displaying the works of young Milanese talent.
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Quick Details
- Milan, Italy
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
- Experiential Learning
- Homestays
- American
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Program Details
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Locations
- Milan, Italy
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Experiential Learning
- Homestays
Availability
Years Offered: 2026
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- American
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Wifi Costs
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- In-Country Transportation To & From Project
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Pre-Departure Orientation
- Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
- Emergency Support
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
- High School Senior (4th Year)
- High School 5th Year or More
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Other
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Strut into the heart of fashion in northern Italy, where every step inspires creativity and innovation. Milan’s decades-long tradition of craftsmanship and textile production is a fabulous backdrop to experience the design process—from conception to prototypes. Spend your mornings at Arsutoria, a world-leading school for footwear, researching materials, drafting sketches, and using design technology. After class, gain insights from industry professionals. In the end, design, assemble, and take home your own pair of customized sneakers! Meet local fashion entrepreneurs and visit ateliers (private artist workshops). Learn how to present your creations with a professional stylist. Draw inspiration from exhibits at the historic Palazzo Morando. Discuss fast fashion and sustainability, too. ...
CIEE High School Abroad
CIEE High School Abroad
Ready to Learn More?
Strut into the heart of fashion in northern Italy, where every step inspires creativity and innovation. Milan’s decades-long tradition of craftsmanship and textile production is a fabulous backdrop to experience the design process—from conception to prototypes. Spend your mornings at Arsutoria, a world-leading school for footwear, researching materials, drafting sketches, and using design technology. After class, gain insights from industry professionals. In the end, design, assemble, and take home your own pair of customized sneakers! Meet local fashion entrepreneurs and visit ateliers (private artist workshops). Learn how to present your creations with a professional stylist. Draw inspiration from exhibits at the historic Palazzo Morando. Discuss fast fashion and sustainability, too. ...
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