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FASHION KNITWEAR DESIGN PATHWAY

Course Description

Designed for the next generation of knitwear innovators, this pathway of Master Luxury Fashion Design Development & Management focuses on creative knitwear design, textile development and material experimentation within the luxury context. You learn to design and develop knitwear collections that combine craftsmanship, technology and forward-thinking aesthetics.

The pathway is designed to enhance the technical and creative skills under the guidance of industry professionals, including our esteemed academic staff. Understand new technologies, smart textiles and fibres and the experimentation within the field. Knit machinery and digitalisation with a 3D approach to collection planning and construction will have an important place in developing a capsule collection and professional portfolio appropriate for international markets.

Interdisciplinary teaching introduces advanced knit structures, yarn research, sustainable textile innovation and digital knitting technologies. You explore how knitwear moves beyond tradition into contemporary fashion systems, merging tactile design with technical precision and market awareness.

With guidance from industry mentors and through live projects, you create a professional portfolio showcasing your ability to translate concept into technically resolved knitwear pieces into final fashion presentation. Graduates become specialist knitwear designers with the creative, technical and strategic skills to contribute to innovation, sustainability and product excellence in the luxury fashion industry.

Learning Focus

Advanced Creative Research & Fashion Innovation I Artisanship of Fashion and Luxury Brand Heritage  I Fashion Product Design & Development I Trend and Colour Analysis I Innovative Knitwear Technology  I Yarn & Colour – Cultural Context in Fashion, Art & Design I Sustainable Design Process and Supply Chain I 2D to 3D Textile & Design TechniquesI Sustainable Design Processes and Supply Chains I Digital Tools in Design I Trend and Color Analysis I Knitwear Portfolio Creation I Visual Communication I Time Management I Leadership I Professional Practice & Creative Career Development

Career Opportunities

Knitwear Designer I Luxury Knitwear Designer I Fashion Knitwear Product Developer I Trend Researcher/Forecaster I Digital Knitwear Designer I Sustainable Textile Specialist I Textile Innovation Specialist I Production Manager I Yarn & Material Researcher I Range Planner I Supply Manager I Creative Director

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We partner with leading knitwear brands and industry professionals for workshops, projects and hands-on learning experiences. Through these collaborations, you gain valuable insights into luxury knitwear design, craftsmanship, yarn innovation and contemporary industry practices, developing the practical skills, professional experience and industry understanding needed to build a successful career in fashion knitwear design and product development.


45 weeks (37 weeks online + 8 weeks in presence) + internship

5 October 2026 | 8 February 2027


Blended: online and on-site (Rome | London) 


EUR 11,700
(Payment plan available)

Master Degree accredited by our UK partner, London Metropolitan University (Validation, 11.12.25)

MA LUXURY FASHION DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT_KNITWEAR DESIGN

€ 11,700

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