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

Fashion Design and Styling

Barcelona

Final projects / thesis projects
Everstill. An elegy for a misty meadow

Fashion Design and Styling

Barcelona

Final projects / thesis projects
Cuento de invierno - El jardín de los susurros

Fashion Design and Styling

Barcelona

Final projects / thesis projects
Essence of the Elements - Innerbloom

Fashion Design and Styling

Barcelona

Final projects / thesis projects
Reliquia - Vestigio

Fashion Design and Styling

Barcelona

Final projects / thesis projects
Hogar/Home
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

News

26 October 2026

Architetture mutevoli del corpo: IED at FGI 2026

A fashion show exploring the ever-changing architectures of the body

Art and design exhibition featuring two central rocks sewn with printed fabrics

23 October 2026

“Valor Ancestral: Latam Creative Talent 2026” makes a stop at IED Barcelona

Following its presentation at IED Madrid and ahead of its move to IED Kunsthal Bilbao, the latest edition of the international exhibition, an initiative promoted by IED since 2022, was on display to coincide with the Barcelona campus’s activities as part of Barcelona Design Week.

Carousel of models on the catwalk of a fashion show

23 October 2026

Acceptance Letter, the label founded by IED Barcelona lecturer Jeakyong Sim, wins the 080 Barcelona Fashion / Rec.0 competition

The label has been recognised as the best emerging local fashion proposal in the 15th edition of the initiative, which has previously awarded IED alumni such as Guillermo Justicia and Elna Solans.

22 October 2026

One student and four alumni from IED Kunsthal Bilbao, alongside two alumni from IED Madrid, awarded scholarships to study at Central Saint Martins

The selected designers have taken part in an intensive two-week programme in London, linked to the Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum's Transmissions project.

Female model posing on a rock wearing a white wool wide-sleeved sweater

22 October 2026

IED Barcelona Alumni Andrea Trescolí showcases two looks that put circularity into practice in fashion at Rec.0

From 4 to 7 November, she will showcase her creations entered in a competition for emerging designers who use materials and processes aimed at reducing waste, as part of the festival’s Fashion Design Schools Exhibition at the Igualada Leather Museum (Barcelona).

06 October 2026

150 students begin the 2026–2027 Academic Year on IED Barcelona’s Master’s, Postgraduate and Foundation Courses

The Welcome Event for Master’s and Postgraduate students took place on 1 and 2 October, featuring a new edition of the “Designing for the Many” workshop and the opening lecture. Foundation students received their welcome on 5 October.

06 October 2026

Public Program IED.60, October 2026

This month, IED’s Public Program continues to take design beyond the classroom, creating opportunities for dialogue with audiences, cultural institutions, businesses and professional communities.

02 October 2026

AQU Catalunya grants favourable accreditation to IED Barcelona’s Bachelor of Arts in Design

Once again, IED Barcelona has received a favourable report from the Catalan University Quality Assurance Agency (AQU Catalunya), certifying the quality of the Bachelor of Arts in Design (Título de Grado en Enseñanzas Artísticas Superiores de Diseño) delivered by the centre.

02 October 2026

IED Lands in Mexico with Federico Antelo

From 10 to 22 October, the IED Madrid Fashion Director brings talks and workshops to Mexico's top design events.

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Exhibitions and Festival

06 October 2026 - 01 September 2027

Barcelona

“The Beetle Bottle” and “Mis queridos Ascos” at “Matter Matters. Designing with the World”

The projects created by IED Barcelona alumni Abdelaziz Moustafa (Product Design) and Violeta Mata (Fashion Design) have been selected to be part of this exhibition at the Museu del Disseny-DHub.

Exhibitions and Festival

08 October 2026 - 31 October 2026

Turin

IED Torino x Torino Design City

From October 8 to 31, 2026, IED Torino will take part with three student projects exploring ecological and environmental transition, as part of a programme of exhibitions, talks and workshops focused on design and innovation.