Inside the Business of Fashion & Luxury

Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, and More — Learn about the brands, the history, and current happenings

Fashion and Branding — How popular fashion brands come to life

What Is Luxury? — The key elements that distinguish luxury from other products

What Makes a Trend? — Neon, mini-bags, and hair clips: How trends get hot

Fashion Capitals — From Paris to London to Milan to NYC: Learn about the styles of each

Fashion Shows — Go behind the scenes to learn how runway shows come together

Sustainability — Learn how becoming “greener” sparks innovation.

Fashion, Culture, and Society — Discover how fashion influences the way we live and think

Social Media and Fashion — See how brands use celebrities and influencers to create excitement

The course culminates with a special Insider’s Challenge focused on one of three fashion-related topics. Students have the opportunity to express their creativity through their choice of media — from text, drawing, and collage to photography and video — in a final presentation that allows them to demonstrate their learning and apply the knowledge they’ve acquired.

Students benefit from personal guidance from a Parsons Paris mentor, who supports their journey throughout the learning experience. They receive encouragement and direction on unit assignments, inspiration and motivation to be successful, and help with ideation on the "Insider's Challenge."

The program is offered in two- and four-week sessions. All course options contain the same educational content.

Program cost: $1,195

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