Summer Course

Milano ModaLab

Course Details

Location: Ferrari Fashion School – Via Savona 97 / Via Pestalozzi 4, Milano

Dates of the programmes:

  • 29 June – 09 July 2026
  • 13 – 23 July 2026

Duration: 54 hours – 2 weeks

Mode: in presence

Language: English B1/B2

Final Award: Certificate of Attendance by Ferrari Fashion School

Fee: 1,390.00 €

Milano ModaLab is a summer camp aimed at young international and Italian students who want to live a unique experience in Milano and explore different disciplines: drawing, design, styling, and communication in one of the most prestigious Fashion Schools in Italy, whilst enriching their education and curriculum.

Milano ModaLab is an intensive two-week programme designed for fashion enthusiasts and aspiring designers and creatives. Hosted in Milan, the global fashion capital, this course offers a unique blend of hands-on workshops, expert-led lectures, and exclusive visits to renowned fashion houses and ateliers.

Participants explore key aspects of the fashion industry, including trend forecasting, how the fashion system works, design & garment construction, styling & photography, fashion comunication. With guidance from fashion professionals, students gain insights into the latest trends, sustainable practices, and the creative processes that drive the world of contemporary fashion.

Throughout the programme, participants work on different projects, culminating in a presentation where they can showcase their portfolio. Milano Moda Lab is perfect for those looking to enhance their skills and get inspired by the vibrant culture and lifestyle of Milanese fashion.

Summer School focus

External visits to museums, fashion foundations, showrooms, and ateliers are an integral part of the program and included in the fee.

Fashion System

This module introduces you to the world of fashion and its dynamics. You will learn how the fashion industry is structured, what a fashion week entails, and how to analyze a fashion show to forecast upcoming market trends.

Design

The module covers basic principles of fashion design, including how to conduct iconographic research, create a moodboard, and visualize new ideas through drawing and collage. You will also learn how to source materials and fabrics, as well as how to design garments using upcycling techniques.

Fashion Communication

This module introduces you to the methods and techniques of fashion journalism, social media, and communication, from both brand and magazine (online/print) perspectives.

Fashion Styling and Photography

You will learn how to create an editorial / commercial adv, to organize a photoshoot, selecting the right pieces, and to create a captivating visual story, with access to the School’s Photo Studio.

Date of Sessions

Summer 2026

  • 16 June to 26 June 2025
  • 30 June to 10 July 2025
  • 14 July to 24 July 2025.

All sessions will be based on the same programme.

Fees

Fee: 1,390.00 €

Discounts:

  • Very early bird by 28 February 2026 -15%;
  • Early bird by 30 April 2026 -10%

Plena Education Students and Alumni (RUFA, SPD, Ferrari Fashion School, Saint Louis College of Music, CIELS, CAST, MADE): 50% discount:

  • Former Participants of Plena Education Short and Summer Courses: 15% discount
  • University Students: 10% discount (upon presentation of valid student ID or transcript)
  • Special Agreements: Discounts for high schools in Lombardy and international schools, as well as group/family or multi-course packages, are available.

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If the student, after the completion of the summer programme, enrolls in a BA, MA or Master’s programme at Ferrari Fashion School, a 10% reduction will be applied to the annual tuition fee for the first year.

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