Vogue Winter Break
A five-day fashion business intensive in New York City designed for high school students.
Experience the magic of winter in New York City during Vogue Winter Break—a five-day fashion business intensive program designed for high school students who are passionate about fashion and eager to explore the industry from the heart of the fashion capital of the world. Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the creative and commercial sides of the business and explore key practices including marketing, branding and promotion. Learn directly from industry specialists at Vogue, visit designer headquarters, explore cutting-edge exhibitions and step inside the ateliers and studios that shape the industry.
Through hands-on projects, expert-led discussions and visits to inspiring fashion and art exhibitions, you will gain a well-rounded understanding of the industry’s fast-moving landscape and the career opportunities within it.
Applications for Vogue Winter Break are now open. Enroll by the Early Bird Deadline on September 14 for $250 off your tuition.
Schedule
- Dates
- January 3 - 8, 2027
Date
Course Highlights
At-a-Glance
Program Duration
This five-day program takes place from January 3-8, 2027.
Eligibility
Vogue Winter Break is open to high school students (grades 10-12 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.
Admissions
Requires the completion of an online application and submission of supplementary materials. Learn more about our application and admissions process.
Accommodations
Residential students live in dorm-like facilities located in the heart of Manhattan.
Tuition
$3,120 for Day students, $4,065 for Residential students. $2,870 for Day students and $3,815 for Residential students if enrolled by the Early Bird Deadline on September 14. (Additional fees apply.)
Flexible Payment Plans
Flexible payment plans are available to all families. Simply select your payment plan in your application.
Tuition
Residential Program Tuition
Students live in dorm-like facilities in the center of the city.
Total Cost of Attendance
$4,065 $3,815 if enrolled by the Early Bird Deadline on September 14.
Flexible payment plans are available to all families.
Tuition covers all activities and practical sessions; meals; equipment and instructional materials; and a processing fee. All students are required to have their own health insurance coverage.
Vogue Winter Break provides Residential students with dinner on Sunday, breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekdays, and breakfast on Saturday.
Day Program Tuition
Students commute to class every day and do not receive room and board.
Total Cost of Attendance
$3,120 $2,870 if enrolled by the Early Bird Deadline on September 14.
Flexible payment plans are available to all families.
Tuition covers all activities and practical sessions; lunch on class session days; equipment and instructional materials; and a processing fee. All students are required to have their own health insurance coverage.
Course Topics
Students will learn from fashion academics, industry experts and Vogue staff. They will also work in small teams to produce a business concept suitable to pitch to industry.
Topics include:
- Careers in Fashion
- Product Development and Sustainability
- Branding, Marketing, PR and Events
- Retail and Distribution
Sample Schedule
Day 1: Introduction to the Fashion Business Landscape
Embark on an exploration of today’s fashion industry and the key elements that define successful brands. Examine brand identity, value propositions, and the challenges facing modern fashion businesses.
Day 2: Understanding Your Customer
Learn how fashion brands identify and connect with their target audiences. Explore customer profiles, brand identity, and consumer behavior. The day also includes a visit to the Condé Nast offices, offering an inside look at the media and publishing world.
Day 3: Marketing, Communications, & Public Relations
Discover how brands build awareness and engage consumers through marketing, communications, and public relations. Develop your understanding of marketing channels, digital strategies, and the role of research in brand development.
Day 4: Pitching Your Brand
Learn the fundamentals of communicating a brand vision and presenting to potential stakeholders. Spend the afternoon refining your final project, a business plan for your own fashion brand.
Day 5: Final Presentations & Program Celebration
Present your brand concept and business plan to peers and guest critics. The day concludes with a closing ceremony.
Site Visits
Visits will include a combination of trips to major New York City 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
- Brooklyn Museum
- Flagship stores along the Garment District on Fifth Avenue
- Boutiques in fashion districts such as Williamsburg, Bushwick, Chelsea,
- Designer studios and ateliers
Guest Speakers
Students will hear first-hand 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 designers and entrepreneurs
- Fashion industry professionals in a variety of roles
- Fashion critics and journalists
- Museum curators and educators
Admissions
Vogue Winter Break is open to high school students (grades 10-12 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.
Scholarships are available for Vogue Winter Break students. To be considered, students must submit a completed program application, followed by a scholarship application. Scholarships are limited and disbursed on a first-applied, first-awarded basis until all funds have been exhausted. For this reason, we encourage eligible students to apply as soon as possible.
Applications for Vogue Winter Break are now open. Enroll by the Early Bird Deadline on September 14 for $250 off your tuition.
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Explore our Vogue Winter Break Admissions and FAQ page for more details about the program experience, studying in NYC and common program questions.
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