Master in Fashion Business - IED Firenze
ORA ANCHE IN ITALIANO

Language

English, Italian

Start date

November 2026

Frequency

Full time

Fruition

On campus

Duration

1 Year

Course Coordination

Marco Crisci

Price

EU/EEA resident students: €20.300

Non‑EU/Non-EEA resident students: €22.300

The contemporary fashion system operates within a constantly evolving global context, shaped by technological innovation, new consumption models, sustainability concerns, and increasing market complexity. Understanding and managing these changes is now essential in order to develop effective strategies and build solid, competitive business models. Successfully managing a fashion brand means creating strong, recognizable, and valuable brands capable of standing out in an increasingly complex international landscape.

The city of Florence and the Italian territory represent a privileged context for studying the fashion system, thanks to their manufacturing tradition, project culture, and the creative excellence that has long defined Made in Italy. The Master in Fashion Business is embedded in this environment as a space for education and experimentation, offering a concrete and contemporary vision of the fashion industry.

The Master in Fashion Business was created to respond to the transformations that are redefining the sector on a global scale, offering students a strategic perspective that integrates managerial, economic, and creative skills. The programme fosters an entrepreneurial mindset capable of interpreting the present and anticipating the future of the fashion system, providing practical tools to lead fashion companies and projects in complex and competitive contexts.

The contemporary fashion system requires professionals who can integrate creativity with managerial rigor. For this reason, the Master addresses key themes such as innovation, sustainability, data analysis, cost and margin management, the development of responsible business models, and brand strategies. The goal is to train professionals capable of making informed strategic decisions, with a holistic vision that connects product, brand identity, communication, distribution, and global markets.

The structure of the Master is organised into progressive phases. The main areas of study include:

  • Contemporary Fashion Culture – Analysis of the contemporary fashion system and its cultural and market contexts.
  • Fashion Marketing and Management – Brand strategies, marketing, and business management in the fashion and luxury sectors.
  • Visual Techniques for Business – Visual and communication tools for project analysis and presentation.
  • Fashion Business – In-depth exploration of the strategic and economic processes of the fashion system.
  • Product Management – Development and management of fashion products throughout their entire lifecycle.
  • Fashion Brand Management – Brand identity building, positioning, communication, and market relationships.

The final phase of the programme involves the development of a Field Project based on a real brief, in which students apply the skills acquired in a practical way, engaging with contemporary processes, strategies, and challenges within the fashion system.

Upon completion, graduates are prepared to pursue careers across different areas of the fashion system, working within established companies, emerging brands, or independent entrepreneurial projects, equipped with a comprehensive strategic vision and practical tools to navigate the global market.

Faculty

Course Coordinator

Marco Crisci

Fashion and luxury professional

Giovanni Iozzi

Professor

Olivia Peruzzi

Professor

Luca Barneschi

Fashion Consultant

Pier Fioraso

Art-Creative Director

Natacha Alpert

Emerging technologies Professor

Benedetta Rossi

Journalist

Annalisa Mazzoli

Fashion Photographer

News

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25 March 2026

Jaime Álvarez, IED Madrid Alumni, wins Mercedes‑Benz Award for Best Collection with his brand Mans

Designer Jaime Álvarez, creator of the Mans label, receives the award at Mercedes‑Benz Fashion Week Madrid, reaffirming the talent of the IED alumni community.

23 March 2026

MBFW honours designers Juan Vidal, a lecturer at IED Barcelona, and Jaime Álvarez (MANS), IED Madrid Alumni

Juan Vidal has been awarded the National Designer Award, whilst Jaime Álvarez has received the NARS Icon Award

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Plural Intelligences: IED Announces the Theme of Its 60th Anniversary

IED reveals Plural Intelligences, the theme dedicated to the 60th anniversary of its foundation, which will take place in 2026.

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17 March 2026

Moisés Nieto, IED Madrid alumni, awarded Best Designer at the L’Oréal Paris Awards

The designer receives one of the industry’s top recognitions, consolidating a career defined by innovation and responsible production

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IED Madrid’s Workshop Week 2026 explores new creative territories with international guest lecturers thanks to the Erasmus KA131 programme

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IED Expands Its English-Language Offer with New Courses in Design, Fashion and Film

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IED Expands Its English-Language Offer with New Courses in Design, Fashion and Film

IED – Istituto Europeo di Design is broadening its international offer with a new range of English-taught courses. A strategic move that strengthens IED’s position as Europe’s largest design network, opening its doors to students and creative professionals from across the globe.

Cuatro marcas de alumni del IED Madrid y dos de IED Barcelona desfilarán en la próxima Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid

25 February 2026

Four brands founded by alumni from IED Madrid and two from IED Barcelona will showcase at the upcoming Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid

Mans, Ernesto Naranjo, Maison Gracen, ManéMané, Juan Vidal and Pablo Erroz will present their new collections on the official runway, consolidating the presence of talent trained at IED at Spain’s leading fashion event.