Vogue Summer School: Fashion Media
A comprehensive introduction to fashion media, offering an inside look at how the Vogue brand creates print and digital content.
This pre-college course introduces students to the fundamentals of fashion media, exploring how journalism, editorial storytelling, and visual content shape the way fashion is communicated. Examine how editors in New York City develop compelling stories, create content across print and digital formats, and bring editorial ideas to life through writing, photography, events, and brand collaborations. Students will put these concepts into practice by developing and pitching their own concept for the September issue of Vogue.
Designed for students exploring college majors in media, communications, journalism, or writing, this course provides insight into the key industry trends and career pathways that shape the industry. Through editorial case studies, hands-on projects, analysis of established writers and editors, and exposure to industry professionals, students develop a deeper understanding of fashion media, while gaining research, writing, visual storytelling, and pitching skills.
Pre-register for Vogue Summer School 2027 by October 19 to receive early consideration for admission, priority access to course selection, and benefits including tuition savings.
Schedule
- Dates
- June 6 - 18, 2027
Term 1
- Dates
- June 20 - July 2, 2027
Term 2
- Dates
- July 4 - 16, 2027
Term 3
- Dates
- July 18 - 30, 2027
Term 4
Course Highlights
Sample Schedule
Day 1: Fashion Media Today
Begin with an overview of the evolving fashion media landscape. Explore how the field now extends beyond traditional journalism to include digital strategy, marketing and creative activations. Analyze leading media platforms and discuss key industry topics including diversity and the growing influence of social media.
Day 2: The Role of an Editor
Explore the role of the modern fashion editor. Learn how editors create content across multiple platforms, collaborate with internal teams and external brands and shape editorial direction. The session also highlights influential editors who have left a lasting mark on the industry.
Day 3: Creating Video Content at Vogue
Step into the world of digital storytelling. Learn how to develop and pitch compelling video concepts based on themes and talent. Gain insight into strategies for producing and promoting content for online audiences.
Day 4: Special Events for Publications
Explore how major fashion publications bring editorial concepts to life through events. Using examples like the Vogue Vintage Market and the Met Gala, this session covers the role of a Special Events Director and the full event planning process from creative vision to execution.
Day 5: The Editorial Shoot
Go behind the scenes of an editorial shoot. Examine the differences between fashion and beauty shoots, and learn how to align visuals with an overarching editorial theme. Analyze standout examples to understand what elevates an editorial from concept to final publication.
Course Topics
Students will learn about styling, content creation, journalism and creative direction from industry experts whilst working as a team producing a mock mini-issue of Vogue and its online and digital accompaniments.
Topics include:
- Introduction to Fashion Media
- Fashion Storytelling: Pitching and Building a Story
- The Editor and the Publisher
- What is a Media Brand Today?
- Content and Entertainment
- Fashion Critics, Influencers, and Forecasting
Capstone Project
Students will step into the role of a Vogue editor and take on the challenge of creating the magazine’s next September issue. In small groups, students will establish an overarching theme and curate the stories, personalities, imagery, collaborations, and experiences that bring their vision to life across print and digital platforms. The course will culminate in a presentation in which each team unveils its September issue and shares the creative thinking behind their cover star, fashion editorials, cultural stories, international content, and launch event.
Site Visits
Visits will include a combination of trips to major New York City art museums and galleries, as well as designers’ studios and other places related to fashion, including the esteemed Vogue HQ.
Site visits may include:
- Vogue HQ
- The Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Flagship stores along the Garment District on Fifth Avenue
- Boutiques in fashion districts such as Chelsea, East Village, and Noho
- Marketing Agencies
- Fashion and Visual Culture Archives
Guest Speakers
Students will hear firsthand from fashion industry experts and fashion business professionals about the topics that shape our understanding of the fashion, media and luxury lifestyle industries.
Guest speakers may include:
- Fashion industry professionals in a variety of roles
- Fashion critics and journalists
- Museum curators and educators
Admissions
Vogue Summer School is open to high school students (grades 10-12 and Graduating Seniors based on the grade the student is entering in the Fall 2026 school year). Students must be 15 years old by the first day of their term. All students applying to Vogue Summer School for the first time are required to complete an online application. Returning students do not need to reapply. Our online application can be completed in a few basic steps. As students work through their application, they may save their progress and return to the application before final submission.
Tuition and Fees
Residential Program
Students live in dorm-like facilities in Lower Manhattan.
| Tuition, Room and Board | $7,600 |
| Materials Fee * | $265 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $7,865 |
Day Program
Students commute to campus and do not receive room and board.
| Tuition and Daily Lunch on Class Days | $5,950 |
| Materials Fee * | $265 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $6,215 |
A non-refundable initial payment of $1,500 is due within two weeks of receiving your acceptance letter in order to register for the program.
Students who enroll in multiple terms are eligible for a $500 discount on each term.
Refer a friend and you’ll both receive $250 off tuition. Both students must enroll and contact admissions at precollege@voguecollege.com for the discount to be applied.
Flexible payment plans are available to all families.
*Materials Fees cover activities, equipment, and other instructional materials. Program fees do not include health insurance. All students are required to have their own health insurance coverage.
FAQs
For more details on the day-to-day program experience, studying in New York City, and answers to common questions, please see our Summer 2026 FAQ page.
New York City
New York City, where tradition meets innovation at every corner, stands as a vibrant epicenter of cultural diversity and creativity. From the upscale boutiques of Fifth Avenue to the eclectic fashion scenes of SoHo and Williamsburg, the city pulses with diverse inspiration.
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