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.
Highlights
- Experience an immersive and intensive introduction to fashion business strategy, marketing, branding and promotion.
- Work collaboratively on a team project to create a fashion brand.
- Visit top fashion exhibitions, flagship stores, fashion designer headquarters, and studios and ateliers in New York City.
- Learn directly from Vogue experts and other industry professionals to gain insider career insights.
Join the list to be the first to hear when registration opens for Vogue Winter Break.
Schedule
Vogue Winter Break will be offered during two sessions in Winter 2026:
New Year Session: 4-9 January 2026
President’s Day Session: 15-20 February 2026
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
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 and Graduating Seniors based on the grade the student is entering in the autumn 2026 school year). Students must be 15 years old by the first day of their term. Register your interest in Winter 2026 below.
Join the list to be the first to hear when registration opens for Vogue Winter Break.
New York
New York City, where tradition meets innovation at every corner, stands as a vibrant epicentre 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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