During this introductory course, which will take place at Villa La Pietra, NYU’s stunning center in the heart of Florence, Italy, explore the fashion industry—from design and marketing to merchandising and styling—in order to discover your individual design approach. By creating fashion sketches in a portfolio throughout the week, you will develop your own signature look, culminating in a six-piece collection that will be reviewed by industry professionals. Examine the history and future of fashion through visits to luxury retailers, artisan shops, and museum collections such as the Costume Gallery at Pitti Palace. Learn the fundamentals of a fashion career by meeting with industry leaders—including designers, merchandisers, and stylists—and by discussing design, craft, construction, and trend spotting and by hearing what it takes to succeed in the fashion industry today.
Continuing Education Units (CEU) : 0

You'll walk away with

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of a fashion career
• A portfolio of your own six-piece fashion collection that has been reviewed by industry professionals