Raffles Milan - International design institute
Master in Fashion Design and sustainability
Milan, Italy
Master degree
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English, Italian
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Nov 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 27,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EU: enrollment €2,500 + tuition €24,500 | non-EU: enrollment €4,000 + tuition €23,000
Key Summary
About: Raffles Milano, the European hub of the largest independent design education network, offers the Master in Fashion Design and Sustainability. The hands-on curriculum combines creative design with professional practice across fashion areas. Led by Course Leader Tiziano Guardini, whose work links design innovation and environmental consciousness, the 10-month programme emphasizes hybridisation, experimentation, research and industry collaboration. Raffles Milano issues a diploma and the Master’s programme is accredited.
Career Outcomes: The course nurtures your creative voice and builds professional skills. Graduates can pursue careers as fashion designer, sustainable fashion consultant, product developer, creative director, or in brand strategy, production, merchandising.
Immerse yourself in a complete, hands-on education that offers a global vision of the contemporary fashion industry. This master’s program combines creative design with professional practice across every area of fashion — from trend research and collection development to fashion business, styling, and final presentation.
Over the course of ten intensive months, students engage in creative projects and specialized courses focused on trend forecasting, merchandising, art direction, fashion marketing, business management, and digital communication.
The program equips participants with the tools and strategic mindset needed to thrive in the fashion industry, blending design excellence with an essential understanding of marketing, sustainability, and brand management — the cornerstones of success for today’s forward-thinking designers.
Course Leader: Tiziano Guardini
Tiziano Guardini is a creative director and internationally recognized expert in sustainable fashion.
A graduate in Economics and Corporate Law, he has been honored with prestigious awards such as the Franca Sozzani Best Emerging Designer Award and the Vegan Couture Award. His creations have been exhibited at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and showcased by global institutions including the United Nations in Geneva and New York.
Guardini’s work bridges design innovation and environmental consciousness, leading collaborations with major partners such as the Kering Group, Michelangelo Pistoletto Foundation, Yoox, The Prince’s Foundation, and Lenzing AG. Through his visionary approach, he guides students toward a deeper understanding of how creativity, ethics, and sustainability intersect in fashion design.
Professional Opportunities
Graduates of this master’s program will be prepared for a wide range of professional paths within the fashion industry, including roles such as:
Fashion Designer, Brand Manager, Merchandiser, Fashion Strategist, Operations Manager, Business Analyst, Digital Marketing Manager, Communications Manager, and Entrepreneur.
Degree Awarded
The Master is accredited by the Guglielmo Marconi University of Rome. At the end of the course, Raffles Milan issues to the student who has successfully completed the course, a Raffles DIPLOMA . The student may also obtain the Level I Master’s Diploma accredited by the Marconi University of Rome, as a condition of having previously obtained a recognized three-year DAPL degree and paying the required fee.
Curriculum
Throughout the program, students gain a 360-degree perspective of the fashion system by working alongside professionals leading today’s luxury and sustainable fashion markets.
They analyze consumer behavior and market trends, explore aesthetics in fashion, create mood boards, and conduct targeted design research under expert mentorship.
Step by step, students conceptualize and construct a complete fashion collection, developed both as a portfolio and as tangible garments.
In addition, they refine their skills in styling, editing, and fashion show presentation, learning to transform creative ideas into visually compelling and market-ready outcomes.
Topics Covered
·Mood Board Creation
·Research and Trend Forecasting
·Collection Development
·Fabric and Materials Merchandising
·Fashion Aesthetics
·Art Direction
·Styling Techniques
·Portfolio Design
·Presentation and Runway Management
·Production Processes
Application Period Closed: Limited reassigned scholarships now available. Contact your advisor for details.
Apply for the 2026 “Show Your Talent” International Scholarships
Three-year and Master courses in Design
Raffles Milano opens the 2026 edition of the “Show Your Talent” international scholarships, created to support talented students pursuing three-year and master courses in Fashion Design, Visual Design, Product Design, Interior Design, and other creative disciplines.
As every year, the campaign will be supported by partner brands from the fashion, design, and creative industries.
Scholarships Available by Program:
- 6 scholarships: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design and Specialization in Fashion Communication & Marketing
- 3 scholarships: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Specialization in Jewellery and Accessory Design – By Senco
- 6 scholarships: Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Three-year course in Interior Design – By Cupra
- 3 scholarships: Bachelor’s degree in Visual Design – Follow Your Passion
- 3 scholarships: Specialization in Communication Design – Ginnico
- 4 scholarships: Master in Fashion Design and Sustainability – Deborah Milano
- 4 scholarships: Master in Fashion Photography – OVS
- 4 scholarships: Master in Branding for Luxury and Design – Landor
- 4 scholarships: Master in Product and Interior Design – Meta
- 4 scholarships: Master in Visual Design and Communication – Lime
A Scholarship for the Designers of Tomorrow
The “Show Your Talent” initiative rewards candidates who demonstrate exceptional creativity, originality, and a strong passion for design. Winning candidates will receive scholarships covering 50% or 30% of tuition fees and join the Raffles Milano community as future creative leaders.
Discover last year’s edition here:
This program nurtures each student’s individual creative voice while building strong professional skills and adaptability. Graduates emerge as well-rounded, dynamic professionals ready to enter the global fashion industry with confidence.
By the end of the ten-month program, students will have developed a comprehensive understanding of the fashion process — from concept and design to production and presentation — allowing them to pursue opportunities with men’s and women’s fashion brands, both in Italy and internationally.
This master’s course is designed for design graduates, fashion school alumni, and emerging designers eager to challenge themselves through direct collaboration with industry professionals.
It provides a platform for experimentation and innovation — encouraging students to explore new creative territories and develop original aesthetic perspectives.
The goal is to shape the next generation of fashion leaders: individuals who combine independent vision with the strategic insight needed to navigate the complex, fast-evolving global market. Students are guided to cultivate both artistic identity and adaptability, preparing them to make a lasting impact on tomorrow’s fashion scene.
Reasons to study at Raffles Milano include:
- Study as part of the largest independent design education network in the world, with the European hub based in Milan
- Take part in the 72-Hour Non-Stop Workshop, where for three full days students from every programme collaborate on real projects assigned by major brands.
- Be at the centre of Milan Design Week and Fashion Week through student-led projects, internships, exhibitions and brand collaborations
- Learn from acclaimed industry professionals working across fashion, design, branding and communication
- Join a school with a 96% graduate employment rate within one year of finishing your studies
- Access a dedicated personal-branding pathway, including coaching, company interactions, Portfolio Night and Career Service support
- Study a curriculum where sustainability is integrated across every course
- Be part of a genuinely international, cross-cultural student community
- Experience Milan's creative energy as a working part of your education, not just a backdrop