The fashion industry is a complex, growing and strongly competitive business sector. Becoming a leader in this fast evolving trade requires individuals to possess an extensive array of managerial skills, a high degree of strategic planning capabilities, interpersonal communications abilities and a creative approach to problem solving.

The aim of ESE Professional Programme in Fashion & Luxury Goods Management is to provide a focused and vocationally oriented education in specific aspects of Fashion & Luxury related disciplines, namely fashion research, marketing, trend forecasting, luxury goods management, brand management and retail management. Working closely with key figures within the fashion and luxury goods industry, the programme will equip the students with an invaluable education and skills base. It will ensure that the candidates develop a competitive fashion business curriculum, allowing them to become the leading fashion innovators of tomorrow.... [-]

The Vogue Intensive Summer Course is a four-week programme suitable for students from a wide range of backgrounds, including school leavers and graduates hoping to work in fashion, as well as those who are seeking a new career path.

About the Course This course is a concentrated four-week programme that offers a broad introduction to the fashion industry via the lens of British Vogue. As the iconic magazine of every style-conscious generation, this course uses the multifaceted world of Vogue and the wider Condé Nast portfolio (including GQ, Tatler, Love etc.) to give students a unique insight into the fashion industry today. Although British Vogue acts as the catalyst for a deeper exploration of the world of fashion, the course also draws upon the broader influences that inform this fast-paced and exciting industry. The course will touch on a wide range of topics, from journalism and PR through to creative direction. There is a broad key theme considered each week, and you will work on group projects and activities throughout the course, including styling in our photography studio and designing your own Vogue cover. Programme Structure The broad structure of the course is as follows: Week 1: College Induction and Introduction to key topics As well as weekly themes, there are regular sessions on the topics below, all of which are introduced during the first week: The evolution of fashion in the 20th Century Professional development planning for fashion industry careers Visual communication and digital design skills Week 2: Creative... [-]

The Condé Nast College Fashion Styling course is an intensive one-week programme to introduce students to a range of practical skills and essential information on the subject. It is suitable for anyone interested in styling that would like to find out more about how fashion images are created.

About the Course

During the course, students will develop ideas for a studio-based fashion shoot before going on to work with a team of industry professionals to create their own fashion images. Students will also plan and photograph a still life accessories shoot.

They will hear from fashion industry experts on a range of related subjects such as street photography, creating look-books and shopping pages, styling celebrities, and researching trends. As well as examining the work of inspiring stylists and photographers, students will also find out how agencies work, how products are sourced for shoots and the key differences between editorial and advertising work.... [-]

The Condé Nast Fashion Journalism course is an intensive one-week programme to introduce students to a range of practical skills and essential information on the subject. It is suitable for anyone interested in fashion and lifestyle journalism that is keen to find out more about the media and develop their writing skills.

About the Course

During the course, students will research and develop ideas for articles before going on to create a website that will act as a showcase for their personal body of work.

Students will hear from Condé Nast staff and other fashion media experts on a range of related subjects such as understanding the masthead, the editor’s role, conducting interviews and readership profiling. As well as examining the work of inspiring writers and editors and exploring the language of fashion, they will also find out how magazines operate, how to generate revenue from media content, and the key differences between print and digital formats.... [-]

One Week Business of Beauty Course

The Business of Beauty Course is an intensive one-week programme designed to give students a detailed introduction to the inner workings of the beauty industry. This course is suitable for anyone interested in beauty who would like to find out more about how this booming sector works.

About the course

During the course, students will learn about the inner workings of the beauty industry, touching on everything from beauty editorial, beauty blogging, beauty retail, beauty advertising, beauty brands, beauty trends, beauty PR & marketing, and beauty business.

Course dates

24 - 28 September 2018

There are 30 places available on this course, allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please note that your place on the course is not reserved until we have received the full tuition fee, which must be paid in full and upfront. ... [-]

The Vogue Teen Weekend is a two-day programme suitable for sixteen and seventeen-year-olds. This weekend course offers a unique view of the fashion industry via the lens of British Vogue. About the Course Saturday: The Evolution of Fashion: Timelines workshop Trend Adoption The Fashion Cycle: Catwalk to Sidewalk Introduction to Fashion Branding Sunday: Introduction to Fashion Media & Vogue Group project: Miss Vogue / Teen Vogue workshop Working in Fashion: Careers & Courses As well as listening to talks on key topics, the course is designed to encourage active participation in discussions, group activities and project work. The maximum number of students on the course is 50, with the cohort split into smaller groups. Lunch and refreshments will be provided both days. Please note that we do not provide accommodation and our care provision for students extends to class time only – parents/guardians are required to confirm acceptance of our safeguarding policy. This is not an assessed or formally accredited course, but you will receive a Certificate of participation. The Vogue Teen Weekend is strictly for sixteen and seventeen-year-olds only and all students are required to bring their passport to verify their age on arrival and for UK and Visa Immigration regulations. Anyone that does not provide proof of age cannot participate – please see terms and conditions for further details. Course Dates 22 - 23 June 2019* *We will begin accepting bookings for this course from 1st November onwards Course Fees 2019: £541 including VAT Entry Requirements ... [-]

ICI’s jewelry design course is your key to a successful career in jewelry designing. The course is developed by esteemed jewelry designers and jewelry industry experts. You can finish it quickly and study conveniently in our online distance learning program. Our modules feature easy to understand step-by-step guide to jewelry making and designing. It is also filled with valuable tips which you will find useful in your career as a jewelry designer.

Course Outline Introduction How to Design Jewellery With lessons on: Designing different types of jewelry Equipment and supplies The design process Making your own jewelry Preparing for Your Career Getting Hired Starting Your Own Business Selling Your Designs Career Prospects ... [-]

ICI offers you a fashion design course prepared with the most admired names in the fashion industry. Succeed in this glamorous world by widening your knowledge and honing your skills in fashion and fashion designing. Get your certificate or diploma conveniently and quickly through our comprehensive online distance learning program.

Course Outline Introduction Fashion and Design Process Fashion Design Skills Fashion Design Careers Starting Your Own Business Marketing Your Designs Career Prospects

A career in fashion is popular for bringing fun and profit to qualified individuals. That is why many people look forward to entering the fashion world or starting their own fashion line. There are various fashion designing and manufacturing companies who would be happy to take in skilled fashion design graduates and ICI would like to help you become one of those. Work in top notch fashion houses, be employed by manufacturers of mass-market apparel, or build your own fashion design business with an ICI fashion education! ... [-]

A successful career in fashion is envied by many. After all, there are probably very few professions that can rival the glamour of being a fashion guru. The world of fashion is definitely one of the most watched and many people are always concerned about what other people wear, celebrity or not. If you wish to work in this fabulous field as a fashion stylist or image consultant, then start with a program from ICI.

Course Outline Introduction to Styling Fashion and Design Process Elements of Style and Trends Styling Specifics Wardrobe Styling Colour Personal Styling Makeovers Business Practices for Stylists Marketing Career Prospects

Fashion stylists and image consultants can earn pretty well while prettifying well-known personalities and other individuals. They can work as an independent consultant or be employed by a fashion brand or a company that needs professional styling for their talents. Industries such as film, television, advertising, and publishing all need a good stylist to make most of their projects successful. On the other hand, celebrities and public officials employ image consultants to project the look they want the public to perceive about them ICI’s fashion stylist and image consultant course graduates will learn valuable skills and gain credentials to become:... [-]

Whatever your interests or ambitions, we offer an exciting range of fashion courses in our dedicated department, taught by specialist fashion professionals.

Our excellent links with Higher Education fashion and textiles courses in the London Area means that we can help you prepare a successful fashion course application.

Many of our students have progressed onto Higher Education, successfully set up small businesses, or gone on to work within the fashion industry. We have a reputation for the high standard of work produced, and entry to our courses is often competitive.

We cater for beginners through to the very experienced, aiming to be as flexible as possible to meet individual needs. Acceptance onto all our fashion courses is by individual interview. Where appropriate you will be asked to bring examples of your work. At interview, we can build a personal study programme taking into account your existing skills and time available.... [-]

Our motivating and enthusiastic team of Jewellery and Silversmithing lecturers are all practising makers and freelance commercial designers as well as experienced teachers.

The department is well connected with the industry and current events and benefits from links with businesses in Hatton Garden’s jewellery quarter and with galleries, suppliers and exhibitions across London.

Our team promotes a ‘hands on’ experience where you can learn and practice a wide range of skills for constructing, soldering and forming metal as well as stone setting, surface decoration and finishing. Our courses offer as much bench-work experience as possible as we believe this nurtures a thorough understanding of practical and 3-dimensional problem solving as well as gaining knowledge about materials and processes.... [-]

We have an international reputation for the high standard of millinery study that we offer. Many of our students on millinery courses have been national and international prize winners and have gone on to become successful professional milliners, showing work at London Fashion Week and other high profile exhibitions.

Courses are taught by industry professionals in a specialist millinery studio, and our students are able to get a taste of what it’s like working as a milliner through live projects with industry. Through our links with many British milliners, we can facilitate work experience opportunities for those who wish to pursue millinery as a career. We are happy to offer flexible programmes of study to meet individual student needs.... [-]

We have an international reputation for the high standard of millinery study that we offer. Many of our students on millinery courses have been national and international prize winners and have gone on to become successful professional milliners, showing work at London Fashion Week and other high profile exhibitions.

Courses are taught by industry professionals in a specialist millinery studio and our students are able to get a taste of what it’s like working as a milliner through live projects with industry. Through our links with many British milliners, we can facilitate work experience opportunities for those who wish to pursue millinery as a career. We are happy to offer flexible programmes of study to meet individual student needs.... [-]

During this course in setting, you will be introduced to a range of stone setting techniques and skills. You will gain an understanding of the wide range of setting processes and styles available to jewelers and have the opportunity to produce a pair of set earrings from start to finish.

Description:

Setting theory Grain setting Pave setting Prong setting Rub-over setting Introduction to gemmology

Level: Intermediate

Entry Requirements:

Have beginner jewelry manufacturing skills or Have completed the summer course “Jewellery Manufacturing for Beginners”

Materials to bring to the course:

Sketchbook Pencils Eraser

Dress code:

Hairband (if you have long hair) Sensible footwear (no open toe sandals) Sensible clothing (no skirts or dresses, clothing to protect your skin in the workshop) ... [-]

The Hairdressing section at Kensington and Chelsea College has a reputation for a friendly and supportive environment in which our students study NVQ Level 1, 2 and 3 Hairdressing courses.

All our hairdressing courses take place in our well-equipped salon where you can learn hairdressing skills and client procedures in a professional environment.

We have excellent success rates and an impressive employment record for our past students. We enjoy strong links with the hairdressing industry, providing us with many opportunities for work placements. Acceptance onto our Further Education hairdressing courses is by individual interview, so that we can build a personal study programme taking into account your existing skills and time available to study. We aim to be as flexible as possible to meet individual student needs.... [-]