The future of fashion is being shaped at the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and creativity. This is precisely the spirit behind the recent collaboration between Ferrari Fashion School and Beyond Form, the fashion tech startup incubator based in London and Paris.
As part of their ongoing commitment to offering students cutting-edge professional experiences, Ferrari Fashion School organized an exclusive discovery workshop for students of the Master of Art in Fashion and Luxury Management, hosted at Beyond Form’s Paris hub.
A Discovery Workshop at the Core of Fashion Innovation
The workshop was conducted by the CEO, Peter Jean Ho Tsang, and Melissa Chung, founder of the start-up Krippit, who engaged students in an intensive, hands-on session exploring the future of fashion tech and the tools needed to transform creative ideas into scalable business ventures.
Held in the dynamic setting of Beyond Form’s incubator space, the workshop introduced students to emerging trends in fashion tech, innovative business models, and the mindset required to thrive in today’s evolving fashion ecosystem. From bio textiles to AI-driven design and digital platforms, the session offered a comprehensive look at how innovation is reshaping the luxury and fashion industries.
From MVP to Market: Learning Startup Fundamentals
One of the core focuses of the workshop was understanding the importance of developing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) in the early stages of a startup. Students explored both the opportunities and challenges of this process, learning how to test and validate ideas quickly before scaling.
Through real-world case studies, students were guided in identifying critical success factors and common pitfalls in the MVP journey. This session provided invaluable insight into how to create, iterate, and improve fashion products that meet real consumer needs in a competitive market.
Pitching to Investors: From Idea to Impact
The final component of the workshop tackled a crucial topic for any aspiring fashion entrepreneur: finding and pitching to investors. Students were introduced to the fundamentals of the investor mindset, and how to craft a compelling pitch that resonates with both venture capitalists and impact-driven funds.
This segment gave Ferrari Fashion School students an insider’s look into the startup investment ecosystem, offering actionable advice on how to position their ideas, communicate value, and align their goals with the expectations of investors.
Empowering the Next Generation of Fashion Tech Innovators
This partnership between Ferrari Fashion School and Beyond Form reflects a shared mission: empowering the next generation of fashion innovators with the knowledge, tools, and global perspective needed to lead the future of the industry.
Through immersive experiences like this discovery workshop in Paris, students are engaging directly with industry disruptors, gaining firsthand exposure to the fast-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship, technology, and sustainability.
