The Vogue Fashion Styling online course is an engaging and flexible programme designed to introduce you to the essential skills of fashion styling. Whether you’re a beginner looking to break into the industry or a fashion enthusiast eager to enhance your creative flair, this course provides the tools and knowledge needed to succeed.
Led by industry experts, this course gives you insights into styling techniques, visual storytelling, and how to create compelling fashion narratives. With guidance from experts at Vogue and other Condé Nast brands like Glamour and GQ, you’ll explore the principles of editorial, commercial, and personal styling, equipping you with the skills to work confidently in the dynamic world of fashion.
By the end of the course, you’ll have developed your own styling projects and a deeper understanding of how to communicate through fashion imagery effectively.

Structure
Each week consists of a minimum of 7-8 hours of online activity a week including recorded lectures, assigned tasks, and live sessions as well further content (assigned readings, video, audio). This will vary from student to student. In addition to recorded content, weekly course highlights include:
Live Lectures from an academic or industry professional
Live Course Leader Sessions where you will have a chance to discuss the week’s content, receive feedback, engage with your fellow students, and enrich your week’s learning
Vogue College Presents Series where you will have access to high-profile industry guest speakers in three live sessions on select Tuesdays
Virtual Graduation on the final day. All online students are invited to join along with their Course Leaders, Industry Guests, and College Academics.
This online course allows you to work through the content at your own pace, making it ideal for professionals and students looking to advance their skills in Fashion Styling. Each module focuses on a key aspect of the role, combining theoretical insights with practical applications.
Course Outline
- Week 1. The Advent of the Stylist.
- Week 2. The Facets of Styling and the Stylists Toolkit.
- Week 3. From Advertising and Lookbooks to Street style.
- Week 4. The production of a Fashion Shoot.
- Week 5. Sourcing Clothes, International Travel & On-Set Shoot Etiquette.
- Week 6. Society & the Environment: Effects on Fashion Styling.
- Weeks 7-8: Final Course Tasks
Modules
Each module in this course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the world of fashion styling, from its historical roots to modern-day practices:
Influential International Stylists
Explore the work and impact of leading international stylists. Understand their approaches and how they shape fashion trends globally.
Different Facets of Styling
Learn about the various roles and responsibilities in fashion styling. This covers editorial, commercial, and personal styling practices.
Cultural Influences on Fashion Imagery
Examine how cultural contexts influence fashion imagery. Discover the interplay between culture, identity, and visual representation in fashion.
Generating Ideas for Shoots
Develop techniques for brainstorming and generating creative ideas for fashion shoots. Learn how to conceptualize and plan compelling visual narratives.
Shoot Production
Gain practical knowledge in managing fashion shoots from start to finish. Learn about logistics, team coordination, and execution.
Sourcing Clothes
Understand the process of sourcing clothing for fashion shoots. Learn how to find and select pieces that fit the shoot’s concept and vision.
International Travel & On-Set Shoot Etiquette
Study the protocols for international travel and on-set conduct. Learn how to navigate different cultures and maintain professionalism on location.
Recent Social Changes in Fashion Styling
Explore how recent social changes impact fashion styling. Understand trends related to inclusivity, sustainability, and digital influence in styling practices.
Accreditation
Accrediting Body & Award Structure
This programme is awarded by Vogue College of Fashion. It is structured as an eight-week online course. 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.
Technology
Hardware Requirements
Laptop
PC / Mac desktop
Mobile / Tablet device
Operating System Requirements
Windows 7 or higher (recommended)
MAC OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) or higher (recommended)
The latest operating system on mobile / tablet devices
Visual & Audio Requirements
Speakers and microphone, or headset
Webcam
Fees
UK Student | International Student |
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£850.00 | £850.00 |
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.
Admissions
We seek applicants with a passion for fashion, media, and luxury lifestyle industries, ready to make an impact on the future of fashion. Book your place directly with the College, ensuring all required documents are submitted.
How to Book
Whether a UK or international applicant, you should book your place directly with the College here. All required documents outlined in our full admissions requirements must be included with the application. For enquiries regarding entry requirements or the admissions process, contact our Admissions Office admissions@voguecollege.com or +1 646-438-7268.
Deadline
Online Courses remain open to book two days following the start date of the course.