Founded in 2025 and headquartered in Milan, the Italian Institute of Fashion Management (IIFM) was established with the vision of identifying and anticipating the evolving training needs of the global fashion and luxury market. Positioned at the heart of Milan’s design and fashion district, IIFM is surrounded by the headquarters of leading international brands, creative studios, and innovation hubs, offering students a direct link to the industry’s heartbeat.
The Institute was conceived through the guidance of Prof. Arturo Dell’Acqua Bellavitis, Professor Emeritus and former Dean of the Design School at Politecnico di Milano, with a mission to create Italy’s first independent institution dedicated exclusively to Fashion Management. Combining academic rigor with industry relevance, IIFM focuses on the fashion, luxury, and lifestyle sectors, fostering a culture of innovation, creativity, and strategic thinking.
Recognized as a global leader in fashion management education, IIFM equips students with the skills to not only succeed in their careers but also to reshape the future of the fashion industry. Through a curriculum that integrates business strategy, creative thinking, and digital innovation, students gain a holistic understanding of the modern fashion and luxury ecosystem.
IIFM’s strong connections with the industry ensure students gain real-world exposure and mentorship from leaders across the sector. Partnering with some of the most prestigious fashion and luxury houses—including Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Hermès, Dior, Prada, Burberry, Balenciaga, Versace, Armani, Cartier, and many more—students engage in international projects, internships, and collaborative assignments that bridge the gap between education and professional excellence.
Through this approach, IIFM prepares students for diverse career paths in the fashion and luxury sectors, including brand management, retail and merchandising strategy, marketing, digital business, consulting, and entrepreneurship. Graduates of IIFM emerge as professionals capable of leading organizations, shaping trends, and innovating at the highest level.
IIFM’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and industry relevance ensures that each student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and vision needed to excel in a rapidly evolving global landscape, making IIFM a trailblazer in fashion management education.
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1-Year Master’s offered at Milan Campus
(Having 8 Different Specializations)
Fashion Master’s Program
1-Year Master’s Degree Course (English Taught)
Intake: January | Location: Milan
IIIFM offers a range of specialized programs designed to prepare students for leadership roles across the global fashion and luxury sectors.
Courses include Fashion Brand Management, Fashion Business Management, Fashion Communication Management and Fashion Event Management, centered on creating impactful brand experiences.
Additional programs such as Fashion Human Resources & Management, Fashion Law & Management, Fashion & Luxury Management, and Fashion Product Management equip students with expertise in leadership, legal frameworks, luxury strategy, and product development.
Merit-based scholarships of up to 50% are available for outstanding candidates.
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