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.

Course Topics

Students will explore the key principles and trends shaping fashion business today.

Topics include:

• Understanding the fashion industry
• Careers across the fashion ecosystem
• London’s fashion culture and creative industries
• Luxury, heritage, and brand building
• Consumer behavior and audience insight
• Innovation, trend forecasting, and emerging technologies
• Sustainability and the future of fashion

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:

• British Vogue & Condé Nast HQ
• Behind-the-scenes retail visits to Chanel, Burberry, Selfridges, and Liberty
• Bond Street & Savile Row designers
• Victoria & Albert Museum
• Design Museum
• Designers’ studios and leading fashion brands
• PR agencies

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.

Vogue College of Fashion undergraduate courses have previously welcomed:

• Sarah Coffey, Community Manager, KAI Collective
• Louise Courtenay, Marketing Manager, RIXO
• Foday Dumbuya, Founder and Creative Director, Labrum London
• Milly Tritton, Director, Global Content Planning, Vogue & Architectural Digest
• Joseph Velosa, Co-Founder and Company Director, Matthew Williamson
• Geraldine Wharry, world-leading trend forecaster and brand advisor

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.

Deadlines

Early Bird Deadline

January 31, 2027

Apply by the Early Bird Deadline to receive £350 off your tuition.

Regular Decision Deadline

March 31, 2027

Rolling Admissions Application Deadline

• Session 1: May 14, 2027
• Session 2: June 12, 2027

Tuition and Fees

Tuition

£5,600

Apply by the Early Bird Deadline on January 31 to receive £350 off your tuition.

Optional Accommodation

£2,750

Deposit

A £2,500 Tuition Deposit will be due upon acceptance of offer to hold your space in the program.

Application Fee

A non-refundable application fee of £40 will be due at the time of application submission.

Optional Accommodation

Vogue College of Fashion has secured a limited number of housing accommodations in central London for students participating in the Summer Program in London (for an additional accommodation fee). If you are interested in securing one of these accommodation spots, you can submit your application for this accommodation option on the program application. This accommodation is provided on a first come, first served basis.

Residential students are provided single studio rooms with a private en-suite bathroom and personal kitchenette. Residential students have full access to other facilities within the residence, including but not limited to a gym, quiet study areas, social spaces, and laundry facilities. The reception staff provide assistance and support 24/7, and the buildings are equipped with CCTV.

Admissions

We seek applicants with a passion for fashion, media and luxury lifestyle industries, ready to make an impact on the future of fashion. This course is open to applicants at least 18 years old by the beginning of the program and currently enrolled in, or considering enrolling in, an undergraduate university program.

Applying students are required to have a minimum 2.5 GPA or equivalent and will need to upload an unofficial copy of their most current university transcript as well as provide a short personal statement detailing their interest in the program. For non-native English speakers, we require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, TOEFL score of 85 IBT, CEFR score of B2, or a Duolingo score of 120.

The program is suitable for students studying a wide range of major subjects across, humanities, arts, fashion and business.

A non-refundable application fee of £40 will be due at the time of application submission.

Please visit our Admissions Requirements page for additional information about entry requirements and the application process.

Questions?

For questions about the program or assistance with the admissions process, please contact our admissions team at:

Email: admissions@voguecollege.com
UK Phone: +44 20 7184 9862
US Phone: +1 212 897 6644