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ADVANCED COURSE - METHODOLOGIES FOR FASHION COLLECTION DESIGN

All courses are delivered in LIVE mode, with live lessons and continuous interaction with the instructor, chosen from industry professionals.

PROGRAM

PHASE 1 – Advanced Research and Critical Analysis (Weeks 1–6)

- In-depth study of the dynamics of the contemporary fashion system
- Analysis of global trends and the most authoritative research sources (agencies, WGSN, fairs, social,
digital archives)
- Construction of an advanced research notebook with visual, textual, and critical analysis
- Exploration of the role of subcultures, artistic and musical movements in fashion
- Analysis of case studies on iconic collections of international brands

Discussion: how a trend becomes a collection

PHASE 2 – Brand Identity and Creative Direction (Weeks 7–12)

- Study and analysis of the visual identity of contemporary brands
- Key elements of a brand identity: values, language, target, aesthetics

- How to reinterpret visual research based on a brand's DNA
- Exercises: reinterpretation of an existing brand through mood boards and color palettes
- Development of a concept consistent with the identity of a selected brand

- Definition of storytelling and visual narrative for the collection project

PHASE 3 – Concept Design and Creative Experimentation (Weeks 13–20)

- From idea to concept: how to transform an abstract theme into visual language
- Techniques of visual and narrative storytelling applied to fashion
- Analysis of parallel disciplines (art, cinema, architecture, music, photography) as sources of
inspiration
Experimental workshops: collage, manual illustration, mixed media, digital
Creation of unconventional conceptual moodboards (sensory, tactile, auditory)
- Contamination workshop: reinterpretation of a trend through a cultural or artistic perspective
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- Construction of a concept book that gathers research, narrative, and visual experiments

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PHASE 4 – Advanced Collection Design (Weeks 21–28)

- From research to concept: defining a clear design direction
- Design of a complete collection of 20 looks (clothing and/or accessories)
- Consistency between sketches, moodboards, color palettes, and materials
- Creation of detailed technical sheets for each item
- Analysis of target audiences and market positioning

- Progressive and collective review of projects in class

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PHASE 5 – Project Work and Final Portfolio (Weeks 29–36)

Individual assignment of a thematic brief or a real brand
Designing a capsule collection of 10 looks in line with the assigned brand
Creation of moodboards, color palette, material folder, and coherent research notebook
consistent
Creation of a professional collection book (illustrated figures + technical sheets)
Presentation simulation in front of a committee/company
Final individual review and building of the personal portfolio

- Preparation for external presentation (interviews, internships, competitions)


Course output

- Advanced research notebook
- Conceptual and experimental moodboards
- Professional color and material folders
- Complete collection of 20 looks with technical sheets
- Collection book formatted for portfolio

- Final presentation of the collection in front of the committee

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                 Duration 180 hours total


                  Instructor: Flavia Fallico 

At the end of the course, the participant will be able to:

  • Conduct advanced research on fashion trends through professional sources, analyzing cultural, social, and market phenomena as design tools.
  • Interpret the DNA of a brand and develop creative concepts consistent with its visual identity, target audience, and market positioning.
  • Develop original creative directions by translating complex themes into structured and coherent collections from an aesthetic, functional, and commercial perspective.
  • Apply advanced methodologies of research, storytelling, and concept design in the development of fashion projects.
  • Build mood boards, concept boards, color palettes, and material folders according to professional criteria, developing an effective visual communication of the project.
  • Plan and develop complete collections, defining their architecture, design coherence, and the relationship between concept, target, materials, colors, and product.
  • Select materials, product lines, and design solutions based on the creative and commercial objectives of the collection.
  • Draft collection books and professional technical sheets according to the operational standards of the fashion industry.
  • Organize the design process following a structured work methodology, from initial research to the final presentation of the collection.
  • Present, argue, and enhance the project through professional visual communication tools, portfolio, and pitching techniques, developing project autonomy and the ability to engage with companies, clients, and creative directors.

The course is structured according to a project methodology inspired by the collection development processes adopted by the style offices of fashion companies, with a professional approach that guides the student from advanced research to defining the creative direction, up to the design, presentation, and enhancement of the collection through tools and methodologies specific to the fashion sector.