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CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Fashion in Paris, Milan & Madrid
Start behind the scenes in Paris, delving into the origins of the fashion industry. Travel to Milan for a closer look at haute couture. Then, complete your journey in Madrid, exploring fast fashion and its impact on daily life. For your final project, develop your marketing plan for a product or brand alongside other Global Navigators and pitch it to a panel of experts! This fast-paced program offers you access to local designers and fashion entrepreneurs working in one of the most creative and profitable industries on the planet. Learn how companies identify their customers, use storytelling to promote their products, and gather data to make business decisions. Investigate emerging sustainable fashion trends and second-hand store merchandising. While immersing yourself in these stylish cities, tour famous landmarks and taste local flavors. Take notes on unique street styles as you stroll Paris’ Champs-Élysées, Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and Madrid’s Gran Via. On your adventure, you’ll encounter diverse cultures, beautiful languages, and delicious cuisine while gaining a fresh perspective on the fashion industry.
Start behind the scenes in Paris, delving into the origins of the fashion industry. Travel to Milan for a closer look at haute couture. Then, complete your journey in Madrid, exploring fast fashion and its impact on daily life. For your final project, develop your marketing plan for a product or brand alongside other Global Navigators and pitch it to a panel of experts! This fast-paced program offers you access to local designers and fashion entrepreneurs working in one of the most creative and profitable industries on the planet. Learn how companies identify their customers, use storytelling to promote their products, and gather data to make business decisions. Investigate emerging sustainable fashion trends and second-hand store merchandising. While immersing yourself in these stylish cities, tour famous landmarks and taste local flavors. Take notes on unique street styles as you stroll Paris’ Champs-Élysées, Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and Madrid’s Gran Via. On your adventure, you’ll encounter diverse cultures, beautiful languages, and delicious cuisine while gaining a fresh perspective on the fashion industry.
Program Highlights
Create your own French, Italian, or Spanish dishes in a cooking class with the help of a local chef. Taste your creations!
Learn embroidery techniques at M19, Chanel’s multidisciplinary complex in Paris 19th district dedicated to showcasing artisans and their savoir-faire.
Visit the Galerie Dior on Paris’ famous Avenue Montaigne for an immersive look into the iconic designer’s history of work.
Immerse yourself in the stylish streets of the quadrilatero della moda, Milan’s Fashion District, on a guided fashion walking tour.
Experience Madrid’s vibrant urban art scene, with its graffiti, wall murals, and street performances—which all help to inspire the street fashion looks of madrileños.
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Quick Details
- Paris, France
- Milan, Italy
- Madrid, Spain
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
- Experiential Learning
- American
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Program Details
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Locations
- Paris, France
- Milan, Italy
- Madrid, Spain
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Experiential Learning
Availability
Years Offered: 2026
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- American
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Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity 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
- Wifi Costs
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
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
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Start behind the scenes in Paris, delving into the origins of the fashion industry. Travel to Milan for a closer look at haute couture. Then, complete your journey in Madrid, exploring fast fashion and its impact on daily life. For your final project, develop your marketing plan for a product or brand alongside other Global Navigators and pitch it to a panel of experts! This fast-paced program offers you access to local designers and fashion entrepreneurs working in one of the most creative and profitable industries on the planet. Learn how companies identify their customers, use storytelling to promote their products, and gather data to make business decisions. Investigate emerging sustainable fashion trends and second-hand store merchandising. While immersing yourself in these stylish...
CIEE High School Abroad
CIEE High School Abroad
Ready to Learn More?
Start behind the scenes in Paris, delving into the origins of the fashion industry. Travel to Milan for a closer look at haute couture. Then, complete your journey in Madrid, exploring fast fashion and its impact on daily life. For your final project, develop your marketing plan for a product or brand alongside other Global Navigators and pitch it to a panel of experts! This fast-paced program offers you access to local designers and fashion entrepreneurs working in one of the most creative and profitable industries on the planet. Learn how companies identify their customers, use storytelling to promote their products, and gather data to make business decisions. Investigate emerging sustainable fashion trends and second-hand store merchandising. While immersing yourself in these stylish...
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