Intensive Course in Footwear & Accessories Design

Course Objectives

This 1-Year Intensive Course in Footwear & Accessories Design in Italy at Accademia del Lusso Milan gives students working skills and strategic ability in order to shape them into professionals who are able to create, plan, design, develop and produce footwear and accessories collections in line with the demands of the fashion market.

The aim of the course is to provide students with the necessary skills to be able to manage the entire production chain and create trend-setting products that are competitive and valid both from a commercial and creative point of view.

The design and development of bags and shoes is one of the most significant economic stimuli for countless businesses across the globe. In Italy in particular, the leather tradition’s artisanal character is united with the technological innovation applied to products, materials, and production processes. This gives further affirmation of Made in Italy as a world-renowned excellence brand even in the footwear and accessories sectors.

Some of the Subjects Taught in this Programme

• History of Footwear & Accessories
• Trends & Research
• Accessories Materials
• Graphic Design
• Sampling Process
• Collection Planning & Development
• Merchandising & Production
• Pattern Making
• Personal Branding

Career Prospects