Language

Spanish

Start date

October 2026

Frequency

Evening

Fruition

On campus

Duration

6 Months

Course Coordination

Pilar Pasamontes

Price

€6,600

Study haute couture at one of the top schools in the fashion design world, in a city with a long-standing tradition in the sector.

A postgraduate program to specialise in this design sector, creating your own wedding dress collection, a reflection of your own creative universe.

The market needs specialists in haute couture; professionals who know exactly what tools to use to turn a unique design into a breathtaking dress, one that meets the client’s technical, functional, aesthetic and communicative needs.

You’ll acquire specific and extensive knowledge on the sector, dressmaking and materials, as you rub elbows with companies and designers at fashion events in the city of Barcelona.

 

Information to decide

A unique postgraduate program at a school of reference. You’ll finish the program by presenting your own unique bridal collection.

In this intensive postgraduate you’ll learn what goes into wedding dress design, and put what you’ve learned into practice. The program combines specialised technical classes on theory with practical workshops and company visits, in a multicultural context. There’s no better way to put your newfound knowledge to the test than by working on real projects with companies in different sectors.

What’s more, you’ll finish the program with a final project in collaboration with companies leading the field, presenting your concept collection and the sketched designs you’ve developed. You’ll make all the decisions in terms of the styling that goes into your final project for the professional presentation when you finish the program.

As an IED student you’ll have access to the tailoring workshops outside school hours; an excellent opportunity to put what you learned in the theoretical classes and specialised tutorials into practice.

This postgraduate is for people with a degree in any fabric or fashion design discipline who want to take their career to the next level by specialising in bridal and luxury dress design.

The Postgraduate in Bridal and Ceremony Dress Design in Barcelona is the ideal choice for those looking to specialise in bridal fashion and haute couture, gaining access to a highly exclusive and constantly evolving sector within the fashion industry.

This advanced training programme will help you strengthen your creativity and professionalise your skills as a bridal and occasionwear designer. You will learn to master key techniques such as patternmaking, corsetry, moulage, Lunéville embroidery and collection styling, while gaining insight into market trends and developing complete, high-quality design projects.

Throughout the course, you will learn to conceptualise, plan and execute real projects, responding to the technical, functional and aesthetic demands of today’s market.

You’ll study at a renowned fashion school in Barcelona—an international reference in haute couture—with access to designers, ateliers and key events like the Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week. You’ll also collaborate with firms such as Gratacós and leading brands in the bridal sector, allowing you to expand your professional network and develop a final project in direct contact with the industry.

Syllabus

What will you learn?

The Postgraduate in Bridal and Ceremony Dress Design invites you to embark on a creative and technical journey through the fascinating world of bridal fashion.

Through hands-on workshops, masterclasses with leading professionals, and collaborations with industry partners, you will have the chance to experience the daily life of a bridal fashion designer.

This postgraduate course is more than just an academic programme: it is a transformative experience that prepares you to create, innovate and stand out in the competitive world of bridal and ceremony fashion.



Subjects

Clothing Protocol
History of the Wedding Dress, Iconic Dresses
Fabrics and Materials
Bridal Collection Design I (Collection in collaboration with a company)
Bridal Collection Design II (Own Brand Collection)
Draping (Moulage)
Workshop Bridal Scholarship for Talent by Gratacós
Pattern Making and Garment Construction
Bridal Corsetry: Corset and Guêpière
Millinery, Headpieces and Veils
Textile Flower Techniques
Embroidery Techniques: “Luneville” Workshop
Masterclass Wedding Planner
Fashion Representation Techniques (Illustration)
Photography
Company Showroom Visit
Styling and Accessories for Brides
Natural Flower Workshop
Make-up Workshop
Assisted Sewing and Illustration Workshop

Faculty

Course Leader

Francesc Grau Tomàs

Fashion Designer and Expert in Footwear and Accessories

Teacher

Georgina Cuadros

Fashion Designer

Teacher

Beatriz Natmar

Textile Flower Designer

Teacher

Juan Carlos Grao Chamorro

Pattern Maker and Fashion Designer

Teacher

Miquel Malaspina

Menswear designer and fashion educator

Teacher

Willy Villacorta

Fashion photographer and lecturer specialised in visual identity and art direction

Projects

Se triunfa con lo que se aprende - Sissi. Oltre i miei limite Sofia Tonola IED Barcelona

Fashion Design and Styling

Barcelona

Final projects / thesis projects
Se triunfa con lo que se aprende - Sissi. Oltre i miei limite
Alma de nácar – Ecos del tiempo Jone González IED Barcelona

Fashion Design and Styling

Barcelona

Final projects / thesis projects
Alma de nácar – Ecos del tiempo
IED Barcelona Giorgia Vasini Dans le jardín de Coco – Eleganza scultorea

Fashion Design and Styling

Barcelona

Final projects / thesis projects
Dans le jardín de Coco – Eleganza scultorea
Le Marée Arquitectónica - Minimal Ethereal

Fashion Design and Styling

Barcelona

Final projects / thesis projects
Le Marée Arquitectónica / Minimal Ethereal

Fashion Design and Styling

Barcelona

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