Vogue Summer School: Fashion Styling
Pre-College

Vogue Summer School: Fashion Styling

Learn how fashion images are created, from styling and concept development to completing a professional photoshoot.

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This course introduces pre-college students to the fundamentals of fashion styling and fashion photography, offering an inside look at how fashion images are created. Beginning with the process of fashion editing and content creation, you will learn how to develop visual concepts and translate creative ideas into a studio-based photoshoot.

The Round 2 Regular Admissions Enrollment Deadline is April 10. Refer a friend and you’ll both receive $250 off tuition.

Designed for students exploring college majors such as fashion styling, fashion photography, visual arts or fashion communications, this pre‑college course emphasizes creativity, collaboration and hands-on learning. Explore how cultural influences, key creatives and visual trends shape styling across the fashion industry, building practical skills and experience that support future study and college applications.

Course Highlights

  • Learn about on-set shoot etiquette
  • Work on a portfolio as a team project with other students
  • Explore the process of content creation from conception to publication, as well as the different facets of styling
  • Visit exciting exhibitions in New York
  • Learn about careers in fashion from experts
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Schedule

Term 1: June 7 – June 19, 2026 – Closed

Term 2: June 21 – July 3, 2026 – Closed

Term 3: July 5 – July 17, 2026 – Closed

Term 4: July 19 – July 31, 2026 Closed

Course Topics

Students will learn from fashion academics, industry experts and Vogue staff. They will also work in small teams to produce a portfolio of images.

Topics include:

  • Introduction to Fashion, Styling and Photography
  • Styling and Editing Collections
  • Influential Stylists and Photographers
  • Hair, Makeup and Modelling
  • Fashion Photography and Video Production
  • Visual Narratives

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
  • Spring Studios
  • The Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Brooklyn Museum
  • Museum of Arts and Design
  • Flagship stores along the Garment District on Fifth Avenue
  • Boutiques in fashion districts such as Williamsburg, Bushwick, Chelsea, East Village and Noho
  • Designer studios and atelier

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 stylists and photographers
  • 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.

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Tuition and Fees

Residential Program

Students live in dorm-like facilities in Lower Manhattan. 

Tuition, Room and Board  $7,440 
Materials Fee *  $255 
Total Cost of Attendance       $7,695 

Day Program

Students commute to campus and do not receive room and board. 

Tuition and Daily Lunch on Class Days   $5,940 
Materials Fee *  $255 
Total Cost of Attendance       $6,195  

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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