Design for the Fashion System

Program Overview

The Master's Program in Fashion Design at Politecnico di Milano fosters innovative designers who combine Italian design with technology. Students develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge through workshops, collaborations with leading companies, and specialization in areas like apparel, accessories, and merchandising. The program prepares graduates for a diverse range of careers in the fashion industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Fashion Design degree program at Politecnico di Milano aims to train fashion designers who are not just artists expressing their talent, but designers who are inspired by the relationship with the fashion system and its protagonists. The program combines Italian design culture, craft, profession, experimentation, and multidisciplinary knowledge. Students engage in practical manual work at labs, develop projects using versatile design methods, and combine traditional Italian fashion with new digital technologies. They participate in workshops with leading fashion companies and delve into research on new materials. The program offers specialization in various fields, including apparel, jewelry, accessories, knitwear, sportswear, and further analysis of distribution, retail, and visual merchandising.

Outline:

1st Year:

• Fashion Design Studio: Focuses on integrating technologies, materials, and modeling.
• Retail and Merchandising Design Studio: Covers sales and distribution, including retail and visual merchandising.
• Communication for Fashion: Explores communication and graphics within the fashion industry.
• Workshop: Practical hands-on experience.
• Fashion Materials and Technologies: Explores materials and technologies used in fashion.

2nd Year:

• Final Synthesis Laboratory (Apparel, Accessory Design): Students develop a collection in either apparel or accessories.
• Design Management for Fashion: Covers business models and entrepreneurial activities.
• Portfolio & New Scenarius: Students create a portfolio and explore new scenarios within the fashion industry.
• Internship: Practical experience in a fashion company.
• Final Examination: Assessment of the student's overall learning and project work.

Careers:

The program aims to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the fashion industry. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, traditional craft with digital innovation, and provides opportunities to work with leading fashion companies. Graduates are prepared for a wide range of careers in the fashion industry, including:

• Fashion Designer
• Retail and Merchandising Manager
• Fashion Communication Specialist
• Trend Forecaster
• Fashion Researcher
The program's collaboration with leading companies like Armani, Missoni, Valentino, Stone Island, Ermenegildo Zegna, Brioni, Valextra, Serapian, Samsonite, Decathlon, Alcantara, Vhernier, Roberto Coin, Bulgari, De Beers, Intimissimi, Yamamay, provides students with valuable industry connections and insights.

Other:

• The program is offered in English.
• The program is two years in duration.
• A video about the program is available online.