A look is never just a look. It is a way of telling the story of a person, a brand, an era or an idea. Here, styling becomes a tool for shaping and directing image: for a brand, a project, an artist or a celebrity.
The Master in Fashion Styling, coordinated by Cristiana Rivellino Santella, is designed to train professionals capable of building images, identities and visual narratives within the fashion and entertainment industries. An advanced programme that brings together styling, visual culture, Art Direction, production, creativity and management.
Through lectures, workshops, Industry Projects and project-based activities, you learn how to read and interpret contemporary fashion languages, develop a concept and transform it into a tangible visual project. Editorials, campaigns, fashion shows, events, shoots and projects involving artists and celebrities become opportunities to experiment and develop your own visual language.
The programme combines cultural, technical and strategic tools: from the history of fashion and entertainment to the aesthetics of visual arts, from Art Direction to video production, and from Graphic Design to Design Management.
The aim is to give you the tools to enter the creative industry with a clear vision: not simply choosing what to wear, but understanding why an image works, which identity it communicates and how to build it.
Styling today spans fashion, publishing, advertising, music, film, television, entertainment and social media. The skills developed throughout the Master can lead to different career paths, all connected by the ability to build, interpret and direct an image.
These skills can be applied within brands, magazines, creative agencies, audiovisual productions, entertainment companies, editorial organisations and the cultural and creative industries, as well as through the development of an independent professional practice.
The programme prepares students to work as:
The Master in Fashion Styling is aimed at graduates, final-year students and professionals who want to complete or deepen their cultural and professional training in Fashion Communication, Styling and image-making.
Applicants holding a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor’s Degree relevant to the programme may apply.
Applicants with different academic backgrounds, including those not directly related to the field, may also be considered, subject to an assessment of their suitability by the Course Council.
The programme is also open to professionals with proven industry experience and to applicants holding relevant specialist qualifications or non-university or non-academic qualifications. In these cases, a certificate of participation is issued only.
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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.
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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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The Master in Fashion Styling is an advanced programme dedicated to contemporary styling and image-making within the fashion and entertainment industries. The programme combines creative, cultural, strategic and management skills through a project-based approach that connects styling, Art Direction, audiovisual production and visual communication.
The Master is aimed at graduates, final-year students and professionals interested in developing advanced skills in styling, image-making and the creative management of artists and projects related to fashion and entertainment.
The Master in Fashion Styling takes place in Milan, at the Accademia Costume & Moda campus dedicated to Fashion Communication and Design Management. The campus also includes spaces dedicated to styling, shoots and content production, designed to complement theoretical learning with hands-on project work.
The programme comprises a total of 1,500 hours of training and 60 CFA – Academic Credits. This includes teaching activities, independent study, Industry Projects, an internship and the Final Project.
The study plan combines History of Entertainment, Aesthetics of Visual Arts, History of Fashion, Art Direction, Fashion Styling & Setting, Elements of Video Production, Graphic Design and Design Management. The programme integrates visual culture, styling, project development, technical skills and an understanding of professional dynamics within the industry.
Styling is not simply about selecting and combining garments and accessories. During the Master, you learn to use styling as a tool for building a visual identity: you interpret an artist, a brand or a project and develop its image through fashion, photography, video, setting and other contemporary visual languages.
Yes. One of the distinctive features of the programme is its focus on styling as a tool for building the image of artists and celebrities, alongside the creative, strategic and management dynamics that shape their positioning within the fashion and entertainment industries.
Art Direction is one of the central areas of the programme. Through briefs and Industry Projects, you work on research, concept development, experimentation, visual culture and strategy, learning how to give a project a coherent direction and transform a creative vision into a tangible output.
Yes. The programme includes Elements of Video Production, covering filming techniques and their creative applications in fashion, as well as Graphic Design, focusing on the development of layouts and content for visual communication. These skills allow you to develop styling and Art Direction projects across different media and formats.
The dialogue between fashion and entertainment is one of the distinctive features of the programme. Studying the history of entertainment and visual culture allows you to understand the relationship between fashion, creative identity, entertainment and society, and to explore how social, cultural and artistic phenomena influence the construction of an image.
Industry Projects are projects developed in collaboration with companies, institutions and industry professionals. You work on real briefs, applying research, experimentation, technical skills and creative strategies while receiving professional feedback and engaging with the dynamics of the industry.
Yes. The programme includes project-based activities with companies, institutions and professionals, as well as masterclasses, visits and talks with figures from the worlds of fashion and entertainment. Direct engagement with the industry allows you to connect academic training with professional practice.
Yes. At the end of the programme, you can undertake an internship with a company in the industry or complete work experience developed in collaboration with a business. Alternative and complementary activities are also available, including professional portfolio development, special projects, competitions and participation in conferences.
Yes. Research, Industry Projects, styling, Art Direction and project-based activities all contribute to the development of a personal portfolio. Your portfolio becomes a tool for communicating your creative identity, working methodology, technical skills and ability to develop professional projects.
During the Master, you develop skills in visual research, styling, Art Direction, image-making, audiovisual production, Graphic Design and Design Management. You also learn how to conceive, plan, present and manage complex creative projects while working alongside professionals and organisations within the industry.
The programme prepares you to work across fashion, entertainment, the performing and media industries, and the wider cultural and creative industries. Your skills can be applied to styling, image-making, creative direction, visual communication and the management of artists and creative projects.
Career opportunities include roles such as Fashion Stylist, Celebrity Stylist, Personal Stylist, Fashion Editor, Art Director, Image Consultant, Creative Director, Fashion Producer and Visual Content Creator, as well as positions related to communication and image management for artists and celebrities.
The Final Project begins with the definition of a personal brief and develops through research, experimentation, design and production. You are expected to demonstrate creative independence, methodology, critical thinking and professional skills through a distinctive personal project, also designed to become part of your portfolio.
Applicants holding a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor’s Degree relevant to the programme may apply. Different academic backgrounds, including those not directly related to the field, may also be considered, as may applications from professionals with proven industry experience and candidates holding relevant specialist or non-university or non-academic qualifications. Suitability is assessed by the Course Council. Applicants holding non-university or non-academic qualifications are issued a certificate of participation only.
