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SHAPING TOMORROW’S FASHION
Short courses
Give your talent the ultimate opportunity to shine with iLa’s short courses At iLa, we are dedicated to nurturing students’ talent and transforming it into valuable assets for the fashion industry. Be ahead of the curve: Elevate Your Luxury Fashion Skills for Tomorrow.
More than just professionals, we train forward-thinking individuals.
We push your fashion talent one step beyond.
Why holistic?
Why holistic?
True luxury is inseparable from style, and style is deeply rooted in culture. No business can truly excel without a profound understanding of these core elements. That’s why our approach to education is as refined and multidimensional as the industries we serve.
Rooted in our holistic pedagogy, we place our students at the heart of everything, nurturing their potential in a 360-degree manner. We believe in equipping individuals not only to succeed in their careers but also to thrive in life.
Our programmes guide learners on a rich cultural journey through the realms of beauty, fashion, and luxury. Beyond technical expertise, our curriculum nurtures personal growth, fosters critical thinking, and instils a positive work culture, ensuring that students develop both the hard and soft skills needed to navigate the global industry with confidence and integrity.
Our mission is to prepare individuals to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the luxury industry and the world at large.
REDEFINING LUXURY through KNOWLEDGE AND CREATIVITY
SHORT COURSES in FASHION & Design
° FASHION PORTFOLIO
° FASHION ILLUSTRATION ESSENTIALS: DRAWING for DESIGNERS
° FASHION SKETCHBOOK: INTRO to CREATIVE RESEARCH, CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT & CREATIONS
° SHAPE & STRUCTURE: PATTERN MAKING ESSENTIALS for FASHION DESIGN
FASHION PORTFOLIO COURSE: FASHION ILLUSTRATION & COLLECTION DESIGN
Mastering Fashion Portfolio through Illustration & Collection Design
Course Description
This intensive program will guide you through the process of crafting a professional-level fashion portfolio that showcases your unique design vision and technical mastery. This comprehensive short course is designed for aspiring fashion designers and creatives to empower and define a captivating visual language while crafting innovative collection concepts that will propel your fashion career forward.
Guided by industry-leading experts, you will delve into the art of fashion illustration, mastering a diverse range of techniques and mediums to bring your design ideas to life. From technical drawings to dynamic contemporary illustration, you will develop a versatile skill set to effectively communicate your creative vision.
In tandem, you will explore the process of collection design, seamlessly integrating your illustration expertise with the principles of cohesive line development, trend analysis, and brand storytelling. Through hands-on projects and interactive workshops, you will conceptualize and present a cohesive fashion collection that showcases your design aesthetic and professional portfolio-worthy presentation skills.
Elevate your fashion design prowess and cultivate a standout portfolio that captures the attention of industry leaders. Embark on this transformative short course and unlock your full creative potential.
Learning Focus
- Fashion Illustration with advanced hand drawing and digital techniques
- Technical Drawings
- Textile Renderings
- Trend Forecasting and Color/Concept Exploration
- Research for Collection Design and Development
- Creating a Concept & Mood Board
- Portfolio Curation and Presentation Strategies
Industry links
Partnerships with the most respected names in the fashion and luxury industries will empower our students to learn directly from the best, gaining unparalleled insights and practical experience.
Level
Intermediate
Are you an aspiring fashion designer looking to create a standout portfolio? Look no further than our “Fashion Portfolio: Fashion Illustration and Collection Design” course.
8 weeks (40 hours)
Flexible, Start anytime
Online
EUR 2,500
(Payment plan available)
MANAGING AI FOR FASHION COURSE: Unlocking the Power of Artificial Intelligence
Unlocking the Power of Artificial Intelligence
Course Description
In the ever-evolving landscape of fashion, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the industry. This fully immersive course equips fashion professionals with the knowledge and skills to effectively harness the power of AI and drive innovation within their organizations.
Participants will explore AI and its potential across the fashion value chain, from design and production to marketing and customer experience. They will also examine AI implications for ethics and governance, delve into case studies, and develop strategies for implementing AI-powered solutions.
Learning Focus
- AI Fundamentals for Fashion: Understanding the core concepts, technologies, and potential impact
- AI-Driven Design and Development: Leveraging AI in the creative process, from ideation to prototyping
- AI-Powered Supply Chain and Production: Optimizing efficiency, agility, and sustainability
- AI-Enabled Personalization: Delivering hyper-targeted experiences
- Strategic AI Integration: Aligning AI initiatives with business objectives and organizational culture
- Responsible AI Governance: Navigating ethical considerations and data privacy
By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to become AI champions within their organizations, driving digital transformation and unlocking new avenues for growth and innovation in the fashion industry.
Industry links
Partnerships with the most respected names in the fashion and luxury industries will empower our students to learn directly from the best, gaining unparalleled insights and practical experience.
Level
Intermediate
Ready to embrace the future of fashion and unlock the transformative power of AI in your creative process? This cutting-edge course is designed for industry professionals seeking to stay ahead and master the latest advancements in AI. Elevate your skills, innovate your design and lead the future of fashion with confidence!
8 weeks (40 hours)
9 Feb, 9 Jun, 7 Jul 2026
Online
EUR 2,400
for both levels together
(Payment plan available)
Level 1: Entry, €1200
Level 2: Advance, €1400
LUXURY FASHION ATELIER
The Making of Luxury for Tomorrow
Course Description
The Luxury Fashion Atelier course is a transformative journey into the captivating world of high-end fashion design and craftsmanship. This specialised offering is designed to empower aspiring fashion designers, artisans, and luxury industry professionals to excel in the realm of couture and bespoke fashion. Ultimately, the Luxury Fashion Atelier short course provides the tools for you to elevate craft, hone and maybe transform your creative vision and position yourself for the couture market having up-skilled in the art of high-end fashion design and production.
With a deep appreciation for the materials, techniques, and the pursuit of perfection, graduates will be poised to make their mark on the world of luxury fashion.
Learning Focus
- Fashion Design principals and History of Fashion
- Luxury Fabric & Materials
- Fabrics Properties and Manipulation
- Pattern Cutting and Draping
- Couture Techniques in Construction and Making
- Specialised Sewing
- Tailoring
- Finishing Methods
- Innovation and Experimentation
- Future Couture
Level
Intermediate
Ready to step into the world of couture and master the art of high-end fashion? The Luxury Fashion Atelier course is your gateway to the future of bespoke design. Elevate your craft, refine your vision, and gain the skills to create exceptional pieces with precision, innovation, and elegance. Shape the future of luxury—one stitch at a time.
8 weeks (40 hours)
9 Feb, 9 Jun, 7 Jul 2026
Blended: online and onsite (Rome | London)
EUR 2,500
(Payment plan available)
LUXURY HOME INTERIOR DESIGN
Mastering the Art of Luxury Design & Empowering the Next Generation of Luxury Design Innovators
Course Description
This short course introduces you to the visual language skills to redefine the boundaries of high-end design luxury for the home, fusing cutting-edge creativity with a deep understanding of space, colour, form and materials that impact the domestic space. Immerse yourself in a curriculum that blends avant-garde design principles, ‘disruptive’ spatial awareness, sophisticated material exploration, and professional strategic brand-building.
Guided by industry practitioners and academic experts, you will develop a versatile skillset to conceptualise, prototype, and deliver exquisite interiors and object designs that captivate the most discerning clientele. Through hands-on studio work, expert mentorship, and exposure to industry-leading case studies, you will hone your ability to create design experiences that elevate the senses and transcend expectations.
Learning Focus
- Luxury Design Aesthetics and Sensibilities
- Advanced Material and Finishes
- Innovation
- Luxury Branding and Storytelling
- Bespoke Product and Spatial
- Design
- Sustainable Luxury Design Practices
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Project Management.
Level
Beginners in Interior Design
Ready to redefine luxury living and elevate your design vision? This immersive course in Luxury Home Interior Design is crafted for creative professionals ready to master the art of high-end interiors. Discover the secrets of refined aesthetics, cutting-edge materials and timeless elegance—become the innovator shaping the future of luxury spaces.
8 weeks (40 hours)
9 Feb, 9 Jun, 7 Jul 2026
Blended: online and onsite (Rome | London)
EUR 2,500
(Payment plan available)
Fashion illustration
essentials: Drawing for designers
Master the art of fashion illustration – from striking sketches to flawless proportions and fabric flair
Course Description
Learn the fundamentals of fashion illustration with a focus on sketching techniques, body proportions, fabric rendering and stylization for fashion design.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand basic fashion figure proportions
- Develop essential fashion illustration skills
- Create expressive fashion illustrations with fabric rendering
Learning Focus
Fashion Illustration Fundamentals and Visual Language | Body Proportions and Stylised Figure Drawing | Sketching Techniques and Expressive Line Work | Fabric Rendering and Material Representation | Personal Style and Aesthetic Development | Narrative Communication through Fashion Drawing | Sketchbook and Portfolio Illustration Practice
Level
Beginner
4 hours
Flexible, Start anytime
Online
EUR 250
Fashion sketchbook: Intro to creative research, concept development and creations
From idea to product – master concept creation and visual storytelling through your sketchbook
Course Description
Explore the creative process behind concept development, research techniques and how to visually communicate creative process of developing from idea to product through a sketchbook
Learning Outcomes
- Apply research methods for creative exploration
- Develop moodboards and concept narratives
- Create an expressive and personalised sketchbook in professional manner
Level
Beginner/Advanced
Learning Focus
Creative Concept Development and Visual Thinking | Innovative Research Methodologies and Material Exploration | Narrative Building through Moodboards | Professional Sketchbook Practices | Visual Storytelling | Cross-Disciplinary Inspiration and Ideation | Sketchbook as a Portfolio | Communication Tool
5 hours
Flexible, Start anytime
Online
EUR 250
Shape & structure: Pattern making essentials for fashion design
Bring designs to life — learn pattern-making from sketch to structured garment, both by hand and digitally.
Course Description
Get hands-on with pattern-making essentials from traditional to digital, learning to translate design ideas into structured garment forms.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand basic pattern-making principles (top, skirt, dress, trousers, jacket)
- Explore shape and structure in fashion design
- Practice draping and flat pattern cutting techniques
By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to become AI champions within their organizations, driving digital transformation and unlocking new avenues for growth and innovation in the fashion industry.
Level
Beginner
Learning Focus
Fundamentals of Pattern-Making and Garment Construction | Core Garment Blocks: Top, Skirt, Dress, Trousers and Jacket | Exploration of Shape, Volume and Structural Design | Flat Pattern Cutting and Technical Translation | Introduction to Draping Techniques | From 2D Design to 3D Form Development | Bridging Traditional Methods with Digital Tools
5 hours
Flexible, Start anytime
Online
EUR 250
Eco threads: Textiles, sustainability & creative design
Explore sustainable textiles and fabric innovation while weaving eco-consciousness into your creative process.
Course Description
Delve into sustainable textile practices, fabric experimentation, and how to integrate eco-conscious thinking into your creative process.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand yarns specification and textile structures to create sustainable materials and practices
- Explore innovative textile design ideas
- Apply sustainable thinking to creative textile development
Level
Beginner/ Advanced
Learning Focus
Sustainable Textile Innovation and Material Consciousness | Yarn Specification | Textile Structure | Textile Design | Eco-Conscious Thinking in the Creative Process | Development of Responsible and Circular Design Concepts | Tactile Exploration and Fabric Manipulation Techniques | Sustainability-Driven Design for Portfolio and Industry
4 hours
Flexible, Start anytime
Online
EUR 250
Trend forecasting: The art of trend forecasting
Unlock the power of trend forecasting — spot, decode, and apply trends in fashion and design.
Course Description
Understand the world of trend forecasting and how to identify, interpret and apply trends in fashion and design contexts.
Learning Outcomes
- Learn to analyse cultural and social influences
- Understand trend cycles and forecasting tools
- Apply insights to creative projects and collections
Level
Beginner/ Advanced
Learning Focus
Cultural and Societal Influence Analysis | Understanding Trend Cycles and Industry Timelines | Forecasting Methodologies and Research Tools | Visual and Conceptual Trend Translation | Creative Application of Trend Insights | Storytelling through Trend Narratives and Moodboards | Strategic Thinking for Design and Market Relevance
3 hours
Flexible, Start anytime
Online
EUR 220
Educational and Course Aims
- To develop flexible approaches to programme delivery and student support that reflect each student’s individual needs and expectations, applying holistic pedagogy.
- To encourage the development of students’ imaginative powers, creativity, independence, critical self-awareness, and soft skills that will enhance global employment opportunities upon completion of all programmes.
- To provide a supportive, inclusive, and diverse learning environment that enables success for all learners.
- To establish a culture of constant improvement in lifelong learning, teaching, and assessment that is anticipatory, enabling, supportive, rewarding, and fully aligned with the academy’s vision and strategic objectives.
- To provide a learning experience informed by personal reflection and growth, research, workshops, mentorship, reflective practice, and direct engagement with the fashion and luxury industries and professions.
How We Do It
- Digital recorded lessons and live tutorials
- Individual mentorship
- Individual and group presentations
- Group work and peer assessment
- Masterclasses and industry guest speakers
- Practice-based learning and prototype development
- Lectures, seminars, and workshops
- Reflective journals and self-evaluation
- Formative assessment feed-forward sessions
- Summative assessment
- Museum and gallery visits
- Company visits
- Written assessments, including blogs
- Portfolio of work
- Oral and visual presentations
- Essays and reports
- Group and individual work
- Self-evaluation
- Peer assessment
Assessment Methods
- Portfolio of work
- Oral and visual presentations
- Essays and reports
- Group and individual work
- Self-evaluation
- Peer assessment
Course Features
- To establish a culture of constant improvement in lifelong learning, teaching, and assessment that is anticipatory, enabling, supportive, rewarding, and fully aligned with the academy’s vision and strategic objectives.
- To provide a learning experience informed by personal reflection and growth, research, workshops, mentorship, reflective practice, and direct engagement with the fashion and luxury industries and professions.
- Taught by lecturers with direct experience in the fashion industry, our course features a number of high-profile industry links. Collaborations with luxury companies based in Italy, creative directors, fashion designers, luxury executives, visionary business leaders, and young entrepreneurs are on board to support career opportunities, internships, and mentorship programmes within iLA.
Students’ Testimonials
Arut Arustamyan
Creative Consultant | Style & Fashion Design
Helped to discover my voice as designer…
My first memory of Ivana Conte is of a beautiful, soulful young lady wearing a striking black vest – a piece so stunning it inspired me to base my first collection around its design. That initial meeting left a lasting impression, and from that point on, Ivana became an essential guide in helping me discover my voice as a designer. She played a pivotal role in teaching me to listen to my instincts, recognize my unique strengths, and cultivate my skills. She encouraged me in my very first steps to embrace my talents and shape my creative vision. To this day, I am deeply grateful to Ivana for helping me develop my own style and identity. Ivana is the only teacher with whom I’ve stayed in touch for over 16 years, and I still turn to her for career advice. Her guidance has been invaluable in helping me grow both as a designer and as an individual, and I am forever grateful for that. Having a mentor who has known you from the very beginning and understands your full potential is invaluable. She has helped me approach new projects not with fear, but with an open mind and heart.
Sana Krishna
Fashion Designer | Photographer | Editor
Outstanding teacher and incredible person…
Ivana an exceptional teacher and also a wonderful human being. Her kindness and genuine concern for her students make her a rare gem in today’s educational platform. Her personal attention and mentorship guides us into the real world of design with kindness, yet without hand-holding, ensuring we are well-prepared for the challenges ahead. In summary, iLa Academy provides a fantastic educational experience, blending history, technology, and compassionate mentorship to prepare students for successful careers in fashion design.
Sakshi Sharma
Textile & Embroidery Designer
Incredibly enriching and transformative experience
The mentorship project was an incredibly enriching and transformative experience. What set this program apart was the ability of iLa Academy to pinpoint luxury brands where my work could be a strong fit and to tailor a project specifically to meet their needs—something that had been missing in my previous design education.
The flexibility of the course structure was another huge advantage, allowing me to balance the mentorship alongside my part-time jobs and freelance projects without feeling overwhelmed.
This experience has not only refined my skills but has also given me the clarity and confidence to position myself in the industry with a more strategic and purposeful approach.
Zoja Muhič
Fashion Design and Management Masters Student
ILA exemplifies a new approach to studying fashion
My name is Zoja Muhič, and I am pursuing a Master’s in Fashion Design and Management at the International Luxury Academy (ILA). As a young designer from Slovenia living in Rome, I have gained a variety of experiences as a fashion student over the years and have learned the importance of continually seeking different and better ways to teach and create fashion. ILA exemplifies a new approach to studying fashion, preparing each individual to become a creative professional equipped with knowledge and real-world experience, all while preserving the art, craft, and their identity as a designer.
The dedicated team of professors encourages you to give your best and share their industry expertise as both professionals and mentors. ILA has provided me with a fresh perspective on my fashion journey, emphasizing the quality of content that encompasses all facets of the field. I genuinely believe that being part of ILA will shape my success and boost my confidence as I transition from student to designer, helping me reach my highest career ambitions.
Thank you!
Lenart Šolar
Fashion Design and Management Masters Student
I feel proud to be part of ILA’s story
Studying at the International Luxury Academy has allowed me to learn in a more personal and meaningful way. The program not only gave me powerful insights into the fashion industry but also connected me with professionals who are essential to understanding its processes. I feel proud to be part of ILA’s story, as the Academy works hard to support each student in developing their own creative path. Joining the curriculum has given me the chance to gain new knowledge, sharpen my skills, and explore how heritage, sustainability, innovation, and creativity can come together.
Elisa Antolini
Student at iLa | Short course: Fashion Portfolio
Highly recommended for designers who want to seriously enter the fashion world
An incredible, fast-paced journey into the world of fashion! This course removed the intimidation of the
“blank page” and replaced it with practical illustration techniques and design thinking. Perfect for anyone looking to bridge the gap between a creative idea and a professional fashion portfolio.
Highly recommended for designers who want to seriously enter the fashion world!
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