Designing an accessory means giving shape to an idea.
A bag, a shoe or a small leather good can bring together research, culture, technical expertise and identity. The Master in Accessories Design takes you into this world, teaching you how to design and develop products for the fashion industry, from research through to realisation.
The programme focuses in particular on bags, footwear and small leather goods, bringing together design culture, material research, representation techniques, design and prototyping.
Throughout the year, you will move between research, design and experimentation. You will learn how to turn an intuition into a project, select materials and manufacturing techniques, develop a product and define its identity and positioning. Workshops, practical activities and prototyping sessions allow you to engage directly with the artisanal and industrial processes of the supply chain.
Design therefore meets the reality of industry. Industry Projects, collaborations with companies, company visits, meetings with professionals and a curricular internship give you the opportunity to work on real briefs and engage with the requirements of production.
A programme where creativity and technical expertise work together, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, craftsmanship and the culture of Made in Italy.
The Master prepares you to work within brands, companies, design departments, manufacturing businesses and specialist workshops in the accessories sector, combining design sensitivity with technical knowledge.
Potential career paths include:
The skills developed can also lead to further roles across accessories design, product development, management and merchandising, including: Product Developer, Leather Goods Designer, Footwear Designer, Accessories Components and Materials Designer, Design Assistant, Product Development Assistant, Product Specialist, Head of Product Development, Merchandiser.
Do you already have a background in Fashion Design, Product Design or Interior Design and want to specialise in the world of accessories?
This Master’s programme is designed for you if you want to explore the design of bags, footwear and small leather goods in greater depth, developing more specialised expertise in products, materials, prototyping and supply chain processes.
This is a specialisation programme: it does not start from the basics of design, but gives you the tools to take your existing education further and build a clear professional direction.
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Bachelor Degree meeting the entry requirements of the course, or another qualification obtained abroad and recognised as suitable by Accademia Costume & Moda, in accordance with current legislation and international agreements;
Minimum B2 level of language proficiency.
The Orientation Office can help you find out about entry requirements, deadlines, scholarships and the admissions process.
Deferred payments: the tuition fee can be paid in 2, 5 or 8 instalments without a loan, or in a greater number of instalments with an interest-free loan.
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Not necessarily. The Master’s programme does not start from the basics of Design, as it is designed as a specialisation programme in Accessory Design. It is therefore also suitable for students coming from other Design backgrounds, such as Product Design or Interior Design, who want to explore this specific area of the fashion industry in greater depth.
The Master’s programme is full-time, lasts 12 months and includes a total of 1,500 hours. The programme combines lectures, workshops, company visits, Industry Projects, meetings with professionals, a curricular internship and a final project.
Industry Projects are special projects developed as part of the academic programme in collaboration with companies from the fashion industry. You work on real briefs and design challenges, engaging directly with professionals and manufacturing organisations. It is a practical way to put what you learn into practice and start building your professional network while you are still studying.
Recent editions of the Master’s programme have included collaborations with Louboutin, Rodo, Furla, Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Santoni and Benedetta Bruzziches, as well as other leading partners across the supply chain.
Yes. The Master’s programme is recognised by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) as Academic Master and awards 60 CFA.
