Vogue Summer Program: Fashion Business
Explore fashion business with Vogue’s accredited undergraduate-level summer program.
Vogue Summer Program: Fashion Business is an accredited four-week summer program designed to introduce undergraduate-level students to the business of fashion. This course offers an immersive experience, delving into key aspects of the industry, and culminating in a final project in which you’ll apply your newly acquired skills and expertise.
Schedule
Session 1: June 15 – July 10, 2026
Session 2: July 13 – August 7, 2026
Class Days & Times
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10am-4pm
Modules
This four-week program provides a focused yet extensive introduction to the fashion business.
Week 1: Foundations of Fashion Business
The first week introduces students to London as one of the world’s most influential fashion capitals, examining how history, culture and creative industries intersect to shape its fashion ecosystem. Students will explore London’s fashion ecosystem through themes such as the impact of British heritage, subcultures, immigration and textiles on the evolution of fashion business in the UK. Emphasis is placed on understanding London’s role as a global hub for innovation, media and design.
Week 2: Luxury, Retail, and Consumer Behavior
Students will explore the dynamics of luxury fashion, heritage brands and retail innovation in the British context. The week examines how consumer behavior, storytelling and experiential retail drive brand value and long-term growth. London’s iconic luxury districts and heritage brands serve as real-world case studies for understanding how tradition and modernity coexist in luxury business.
Week 3: Fashion Storytelling and Media Strategies
Week 3 focuses on building proficiencies in editorial storytelling, styling and media strategies. Seminars focus on the power of storytelling in fashion, exploring how media, imagery and editorial strategies shape brand identity and consumer desire and trends. Students will develop a broad understanding of fashion communication across print, digital and visual platforms. The role of London as a global media and creative capital is central to examining how fashion narratives are created and distributed.
Week 4: The Future of Fashion
The final week looks ahead to the future of the fashion industry. Seminars and guest lectures address sustainability, technology and evolving career pathways in the fashion industry. Students will receive detailed support in career pathways and future opportunities within the fashion industry. The week culminates in the Capstone Innovation Brand Project presented to Condé Nast and Vogue experts.
Site Visits
As part of Vogue Summer Program: Fashion Business, students will participate in curated site visits that bring London’s dynamic fashion landscape to life. These visits may include:
- Behind-the-scenes tours of iconic luxury retailers
- Exploration of historic fashion districts such as Bond Street and Savile Row
- Visits to celebrated British heritage brands
- Designer studio and atelier tours
Sample co-curricular locations in London may include:
- Condé Nast London HQ
- London Fashion and Textile Museum
- Design Museum London
- V&A Museum
- Harrods and Selfridges
Guest Lectures
Vogue Summer Program: Fashion Business students will learn directly from industry insiders and experts who will offer first-hand insight into the fashion world. Guest lectures may include:
- Vogue editors
- Brand directors
- Chief content officers
- Behavioral psychologists
- Fashion stylists
- Fashion photographers
- And more
Accreditation
Vogue Summer Program: Fashion Business is accredited for 4 U.S. semester credits. Students will be asked to indicate in Week 1 whether they wish to obtain an official transcript for this course. The ability to receive course credit is dependent on a student’s visa and immigration status. Please contact Admissions for further information.
Syllabus
Download the sample syllabus for Vogue Summer Program: Fashion Business in London below.
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