Fashion Summer Program in Milan

Course Description: Fashion Summer Program in Milan

Fashion Summer Program – Milan, Italy 👗

This program is perfect for young fashion enthusiasts who want to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of fashion design. In the heart of Milan, a global fashion capital, participants take the full journey of launching their own fashion brand — from the first sketch to a finished garment, a brand identity and lookbook, and a go-to-market launch complete with a social media page and website mockup — making it ideal for aspiring fashion creatives and future founders.

📍 Location: Milan – in the heart of the Quadrilatero della Moda 👥 Ages: 15–18 🗓️ Summer 2027 (2 weeks)

Intake 1: Day Program 5–16 July | Residential Program 4–17 July

🗣️ Language of Instruction: English

Surrounded by the ateliers, showrooms and flagship stores of the Quadrilatero della Moda, students train in professional fashion and photography studios — right where global fashion is actually made.

🌟 Why Choose Our Camp

✔️ Learn in a Professional Setting – Train in state-of-the-art fashion and photography labs, right in Milan's design district.

✔️ Fashion Capital Experience – Live and study in Milan, the beating heart of the global fashion industry.

✔️ Hands-On Creativity – Go beyond theory: design and craft your own garment, then build a brand identity and lookbook around it.

✔️ Industry Immersion – Company visits to leading fashion houses (Armani, Prada, La Double J) and a textile manufacturing company bring the industry into the program.

✔️ Full Immersion – Residential students stay in a modern university residence, connect with peers from around the world, and experience fashion 24/7.

🚀 Program Highlights

• ✅ 60 hours of fashion lessons & labs.

• ✅ Complete brand journey: design & create your own garment, build a brand identity & lookbook, and launch it to market.

• ✅ Access to professional labs: photography, product design and fashion.

• ✅ Company visits to leading brands – Armani, Prada, La Double J – and a textile manufacturing company.

• ✅ Weekend excursion to Lake Como.*

• ✅ Choice of Day Program or Residential Program.

📋 What's Included

• All lessons & fashion labs (60 hours).

• Utensils, photo studio and software.

• Accommodation in Milan.*

• Full board (3 meals/day).*

• Excursions & cultural visits.*

• Certificate of completion.

• 24/7 staff supervision.

• Liability & Accident Insurance.

*These services are only available to students enrolled in the Residential Program. Airport transfers are available as a paid add-on (see Additional Services below).

🌍 Cultural Excursion

• 🏛️ Company Visits – Leading fashion brands including Armani, Prada and La Double J.

• 🧵 Textile Manufacturing Company – See how fabrics are made and sourced.

• 🌊 Lake Como – A special weekend excursion beyond the classroom (Residential Program)

🎯 Model & Approach

The program blends academic learning + practical labs + industry immersion:

• Theoretical Classes – fashion history, design concepts, styling & editorial shooting.

• Hands-On Projects – design and create your own garment, develop a brand identity and lookbook.

• Go-to-Market Launch – build a social media page and website mockup for your brand.

• Professional Guidance – hands-on work in professional fashion and photography labs, with company visits and guest speakers from the industry.

• Final Showcase – present your finished garment and brand to peers and staff.

🏗️ Structure of the Program

01 – Design & Create Your Garment Sketch, tailor and craft your own finished garment while learning styling and editorial shooting.

02 – Brand Identity & Lookbook Build a name, identity and professional lookbook around your garment.

03 – Launch to Market & Industry Immersion Develop a social media page and website mockup, plan a launch campaign, and connect with the industry through company visits to leading Italian fashion houses and guest speakers.

🗓️ A Typical Day

This sample schedule shows what a weekday looks like for students on the programme. Times may vary slightly depending on activities or excursions.

Residential Program

🕖 Morning

• 07:00 – Wake up

• 08:00 – 09:00 – Breakfast

• 10:00 – 12:30 – Morning classes

🍽️ Midday

• 12:30 – 13:30 – Lunch

📚 Afternoon

• 13:30 – 16:30 – Afternoon labs

🧘 Early Evening

• 17:00 – 19:00 – Excursions / free time

• 17:30 – 19:00 – Welcome session (arrival day only)

🍝 Evening

• 19:00 – 20:00 – Dinner

• 20:00 – 22:30 – Supervised night activities

🌙 Night

• 23:00 – Lights out

Day Program (Monday–Friday): Morning classes 10:00–12:30, Lunch 12:30–13:30, Afternoon labs 13:30–16:30.

✈️ Special Days – Intake 1, 2027

• Arrival Day: 4 July

• Excursion Day: 11 July

• Check-out Day: 17 July

This balanced schedule combines structured learning, social time, and rest to ensure students stay engaged, energised, and well supported throughout their stay.

💡 Reasons to Participate

🌟 Learn fashion where it happens: Milan, the global hub of style.

👗 Create a real garment and brand you can showcase in your portfolio.

🌍 Make international friends with the same passion.

🏭 Meet the industry through visits to leading fashion houses and a textile manufacturer.

💫 Experience a once-in-a-lifetime program that blends culture, creativity, and professional growth.

🏨 Accommodation Options (Residential Program)

📍 Modern University Residence – Milan City Center

• En-suite or shared rooms, typically double or twin.

• Common study areas, gym & social spaces.

• 24/7 supervision with staff.

• Safe, international community environment.

🍽️ Meals

• Residential Program: full board with breakfast, lunch and dinner every day.

• Day Program: lessons and company visits only; accommodation, full board and excursions are part of the Residential Program.

💶 Dates and Fees

• Intake 1, Residential Program: Sunday 4 July to Saturday 17 July 2027

• Intake 1, Day Program: 5 July to 16 July 2027

• Residential Program: €5,050 per participant, including lessons, visits, accommodation, full board and excursions

• Day Program: €2,950 per participant, including lessons and visits

➕ Additional Services

To make your child's experience as smooth and flexible as possible, we offer the following optional services:

✈️ Milan Airport Shuttle — one-way / return:

• Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): €150 / €300

• Orio al Serio Airport (BGY): €150 / €300

• Milan Linate Airport (LIN): €75 / €150

Reservations accepted up to 2 weeks before the arrival date. Transfers are shared with other the academy students.

🛏️ Extra Night:*€150

🎓 Certification

• Certificate awarded upon course completion.

🔥 Don't just study fashion — live it in Milan. Join the Fashion Summer Program and create your own path into the world of style.