Summer Course in Fashion Trend Forecasting and Styling - IED Firenze

Language

English

Start date

June 2026

Frequency

Full time

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

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07 May 2026

IED.60 Public Program - May: between Plural Intelligences and the culture of design

The programme of IED events open to both the internal and external communities continues in may; it was launched to mark the 60th anniversary as a collective reflection on the role of design.

06 May 2026

IED at the “Lápiz de Acero” Award in Colombia

IED joins Lápiz de Acero 2026 in Bogotá, supporting emerging talent and the future of design.

04 May 2026

IED Barcelona finalist in The Circularity Masterclass by Zalando

Nicole Ray Kochergin is one of the 12 students selected from more than 100 international submissions competing to win the circular design challenge organised by one of Europe’s largest online fashion platforms.

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TALKAK: fashion, historical memory and upcycling at Fashion Revolution Week Euskadi

IED Kunsthal Bilbao has presented the upcycling collection TALKAK within the framework of Fashion Revolution Week Euskadi, reaffirming its commitment to a more sustainable, critical, and contextually engaged approach to fashion.

23 April 2026

IED opens Stéphane Rolland’s spectacular show at Barcelona Bridal Night in front of an audience of over one thousand people

The designs were developed over several months by alumni from the Barcelona campus under the mentorship of the French couturier, who expressed his admiration for the results.

20 April 2026

Established brands, emerging talent and IED experts at 080 Barcelona Fashion

Designers Eñaut and Guillermo Justicia (IED Barcelona), together with REPARTO (IED Madrid), showcased their work on a renewed runway featuring parallel activities such as the European Designer Fashion Summit, with Julia Weems, Fashion School Director at IED Barcelona, among its moderators.

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Responses will be used to identify areas for improvement in the higher education studies currently offered in the Catalan university system and in higher artistic education centres.

Dos premios para el documental The Designer is Dead de Gonzalo Hergueta, Alumni IED Madrid

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Three awards for the documentary The Designer is Dead by Gonzalo Hergueta, IED Madrid Alumni

The film has won the Jury Prize at the International Festival of Films on Art, the Best Documentary Award in the Official Selection at Moritz Feed Doc and the Audience Award at the Atlàntida Mallorca Film Fest

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