Sustainable Fashion Polimoda

Overview

Key Facts

Systems thinking, ethical fashion, circular business models and standards, eco-design, diversity and inclusion are the latest fashion buzzwords shining a light on some of the most critical themes of the contemporary worldwide agenda and are becoming increasingly accepted goals by fashion brands, luxury suppliers and non-profits. 

These key figures are responsible for innovative materials research, upcycling, recycling, traceability, reporting, transparency, community engagement, environmental health as well as the quality of fashion products and everyday life.

The Master in Sustainable Fashion from Polimoda is composed of three main areas: Brand Management & Fashion Sustainability, encompassing fashion sociology, sustainable fashion business models, sustainable design strategies, cause-related marketing, corporate social responsibility and fashion leadership; Sustainable Production, including new materials, production technologies, value chain management, suppliers and innovative textiles and Global Economy, diving into new trends, transparent corporate communications, digital transformation, future consumer behavior & lifestyles, diversity & inclusion management, global market ethics, sustainable businesses and start-ups.

This intensive specialization program is run by resident teachers from the industry with the direct involvement of international professionals. International guest lectures and two field trips to production sites are part of the program. Two main projects, a Midterm Project and a Final Project, can become part of the portfolio students present when applying for internship and job opportunities.

Lessons amount to a total of 700 contact hours and the overall obtainment of 80 credits.

This course is completed with the possibility of an internship in a fashion company.