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Vogue’s 5 Days of Fashion Journalism

Discover how to develop your fashion writing, journalism, and content creation skills.

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Vogue’s 5 Days of Fashion Journalism course is a short, immersive programme designed to introduce you to the world of fashion writing and reporting. In just one week, you’ll learn the core skills needed to create compelling fashion content across digital and print platforms. Led by experts from Vogue and Condé Nast, this course gives you direct insight into the fast-paced world of fashion media.

Through hands-on workshops and expert-led sessions, you’ll explore key journalistic practices, from interviewing and researching to writing and editing. The course is perfect for aspiring writers, bloggers, or anyone looking to gain experience in fashion journalism. 

The programme connects students with professionals from Vogue and other Condé Nast titles like Glamour and GQ, providing a unique opportunity to learn from some of the best in the business. By the end of the week, you’ll have created your own fashion piece under the guidance of industry professionals.

Modules

The course covers essential aspects of fashion journalism, helping you develop a strong foundation in the field:

Introduction to Fashion Media

Explore the fashion media landscape, including key platforms and formats. Gain an understanding of how fashion media has evolved and its role in shaping the industry.

Writing for Fashion Editorials & Features

Learn how to craft engaging and insightful fashion editorials and features, focusing on storytelling, structure, and presenting fashion topics creatively and informatively.

Writing for Fashion News Articles

Develop the skills to write timely and concise fashion news articles, focusing on reporting industry events, launches, and trends in a fast-paced, engaging style.

Writing About Fashion Trends

Discover how to identify and communicate emerging fashion trends. Learn to research, analyze, and present trends in a way that resonates with readers and industry professionals.

Job Roles in Journalism & the Role of the Editor

Gain insight into the various roles within fashion journalism, including the responsibilities of writers and editors, and learn how editors shape content and maintain a brand’s voice.

Introduction to Fashion PR & Writing for Promotion

Understand the fundamentals of fashion PR and how to craft effective promotional content. Learn the principles of writing press releases and brand communication to support media and marketing strategies.

Structure

The five-day programme provides a comprehensive introduction to fashion journalism through workshops, writing exercises, and practical experiences.

There will be talks from Condé Nast staff and other fashion media experts on a range of subjects such as understanding your audience, generating features ideas, trend reporting, writing fashion news, and the art of interviewing.

The course will also look at the work of experienced writers and editors, and explore the language of fashion. You will discover how magazines operate, how revenue is generated from media content, and the key characteristics of print and digital formats.

Schedule

Course Dates

  • 27 January 2025 – 31 January 2025 | Book Now
  • 17 March 2025 – 21 March 2025 | Book Now
  • 16 June 2025 – 20 June 2025
  • 08 September – 12 September 2025

Class Days & Times

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 10.00am-5.00pm

Accreditation

Accrediting Body & Award Structure

This programme is awarded by Vogue College of Fashion. It is structured as a five-day programme. The programme combines academic rigour and industry engagement with practical and professional skills, drawing on the expertise of Vogue’s wide network of industry professionals.

Credits

The course carries no credits within the UK’s Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

Careers

This programme contains modules, experiences and opportunities designed to equip you with the essential skills, knowledge and practice crucial for a successful fashion career, from personal development to professional practice.

Within the course content, there will be many career and professional development elements and activities available to you.

Previous Vogue College students have gone on to work at: Condé Nast, Vogue, Glamour, Aisle 8, Net-A-Porter, Harvey Nichols, L’Oréal, Hayley Menzies, Grazia, HanSpringett LTD (AKA H-Lans), GQ, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, WGSN, TikTok, Tatler, Louis Vuitton and many more.

Living

Discovering student life is essential for your journey at Vogue College of Fashion. From advising you on accommodation to navigating London, we’re here to guide you through it all.

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Fees

UK Student International Student
£990.00 £990.00

We offer course fee reductions to alumni. Visit our Terms & Conditions for more details.

Tuition fees may increase annually in response to market conditions.

Deposit Payment & Instalment Options

To secure your place on the course, the tuition fee must be paid in full at the point of booking. Please note, there is no deposit option available for bookings.

Students do not have the option to pay the tuition fee in instalments for this course.

Student Loans, Scholarships, & Bursaries

Students studying at Vogue College of Fashion are currently ineligible for student loans.

Additional Costs

For guidance on the cost of living in London, please refer to our Living in London page. Accommodation information can be found on our Accommodation page. A study trip abroad in year one is optional and not included in the course fee. Details on costs are provided at the start of the course, with estimated expenses listed on the Living in London page.

Admissions

We seek applicants with a passion for fashion, media, and luxury lifestyle industries, ready to make an impact of the future of fashion.

Full Admissions Requirements

How to Book

Whether a UK or international applicant, you should book your place directly with the College here. Registrations only takes about 5 minutes and will require the student to complete basic contact information and submit payment. For any additional questions about the program or the admissions process, contact our Admissions Team at admissions@voguecollege.com.

Deadline

The booking deadline is seven days before each intake’s start date. 

 

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