Summer Course in Fashion Trend Forecasting and Styling - IED Firenze

Language

English

Start date

June 2026

Frequency

Full time

Fruition

On campus

Duration

3 Weeks

Course Coordination

Claudia Gelosa

Price

€ 2.800

Through an in-depth study of the principles of design, the course provides an overview of the processes and strategies for forecasting fashion trends.

The student will be able to gain a better understanding of the dynamic nature of the modern fashion industry as well as learn and deepen some elements related to the culture of the sector. Sudents will have the opportunity to practice working with industry-relevant techniques. With its working method, the course provides a concrete first understanding of design tools and processes.

To explore the creative, commercial, and critical dimensions of printed, digital, and experiential fashion, the course comprises taught academic content, practical and technical workshops, case studies, and guided visits. As a result of experimenting with other artistic disciplines and developing their creativity, students develop their ability to work independently or in teams.

Information to decide

From the prediction of the future in the market to the fashion communication, 6 modules capable of providing adequate specific knowledge and tools to understand the various economic processes related to trend forecasting and styling. The objective of this Summer course is to acquire and analyze basic technical, cultural, and analytical tools, as well as to gain an understanding of the concept of trend and its significance in the style and commercial areas.

Through an in-depth study of the principles of design, the three-weeks course provides an overview of the processes and strategies for forecasting fashion trends.

After completing the course, students will have the opportunity to begin an academic path in the field of trend forecasting so that they can actively participate in the internal dynamics of a fashion company, within a style office or in a marketing office.

The course is intended for students who have competence or basic professional expertise in the area of study and are interested in developing their professional skills. Participants must be familiar with the main features of the Fashion Industry and keen to understand the main tools to identify and read Fashion Trends

Faculty

Course Coordinator

Claudia Gelosa

Professor

Maria Enrica Pappalepore

Alberto Caselli Manzini

Art e Fashion director

Gabriele Moschin

Creative Director

News

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.

Fashion sketch with four male silhouettes

02 October 2026

IED Barcelona Alumni Albert Porta named finalist in Sangue Novo

ModaLisboa’s platform and competition for emerging young designers has selected him to present his collection “Branco” on 9 October at Pátio da Galé in Lisbon.

30 September 2026

Two IED Barcelona projects to be exhibited in "Matter Matters" at the Museu del Disseny-Dhub

During the 2026/27 academic year, “The Beetle Bottle” by Product Design alumnus Abdelaziz Moustafa will be featured in the Autumn/Winter exhibition, while “Mis queridos Ascos” by Fashion Design graduate Violeta Mata will be exhibited in the Spring/Summer edition.

29 September 2026

Six emerging IED designers reach the final stage of the Arts Thread Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2026

Alumni Mariona Panés, Sara Vainer, Miranda Sanz, Malak Yahia and Victoria Escobar (IED Barcelona), together with Zuriñe Berrueta (IED Kunsthal Bilbao), are finalists in the competition, which last year attracted more than 5,000 creatives from 117 countries. Discover their projects and vote!

28 September 2026

IED wins the YKK Prize at Milano Moda Graduate

Costanza Barbieri and Giulio Censori win the prize awarded by the event’s main sponsor. Gaia Karabits is also among the six finalists for the Fashion Design Award.

26 September 2026

THE PROCESS, IED fashion show at MFW '26

14 young designers and a collective vision of fashion as a cultural practice, beyond the garment. Special Mentor Danielle Kwateng.

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