Discover the Business of Fashion
Inside the Business of Fashion and Luxury, an online course for high school students
Fashion is more than meets the eye. Designed for high school students, Inside the Business of Fashion and Luxury is an online course from Parsons Paris that offers access to this exciting world. Learn about the history of fashion, how trends are made, and learn about the skills you need to pursue a career. Get inspired by creative minds who share their insider knowledge and join a like-minded group of students. Earn a Certificate of Completion from Parsons Paris.
Immerse yourself in Paris fashion and beyond
Topics covered:
Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent and more
Learn 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 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
How You Will Benefit
- Find out where you could fit in the dynamic world of fashion
- Learn the inner workings of the fashion business
- Get input from fashion professionals on your creative project
- Connect with other fashion-minded students
- Develop the skills to create a professional presentation with video content
- Earn a Certificate of Completion from Parsons Paris
Your Final Project: The Insider's Challenge
The course culminates with a special Insider's Challenge, which will allow you to demonstrate your learning and apply the knowledge acquired. Choose one of three exciting topics and let your creativity guide you! Complete your Challenge and express yourself through your choice of media, such as text, photography, video, collages, or drawings.
Mentoring
Receive personal guidance from a Parsons mentor who can support you throughout your journey to deepen your learning experience. You can expect:
- Encouragement and direction on unit assignments
- Inspiration, motivation and confidence to be successful
- Brainstorming and ideation on your “Insider's Challenge”
Flexible Learning
- 100% online, works with your schedule
- 30 hours overall course time
- One-on-one sessions with your mentor
- Meet fellow fashion students online
Apply now for the next available course
All course options, whether 2 or 4 weeks, contain the identical educational content, learning materials, number of assignments and access to mentoring. The difference in length of course is due to time of year (not amount of instruction). We know the school year keeps you busy, so we've made the course longer during that time so you can get assignments done.
Inside the Business of Fashion & Luxury February 2-29, 2020
Inside the Business of Fashion & Luxury
February 2-29, 2020
Length: 4 weeks
Cost: $1895
Application Deadline: January 24, 2020
Inside the Business of Fashion & Luxury June 7 - 20, 2020
Inside the Business of Fashion & Luxury
June 7 - 20, 2020
Length: 2 weeks
Cost: $1895
Application Deadline: May 24, 2020
Inside the Business of Fashion & Luxury June 21 - July 4, 2020
Inside the Business of Fashion & Luxury
June 21 - July 4, 2020
Length: 2 weeks
Cost: $1895
Application Deadline: June 7, 2020
Inside the Business of Fashion & Luxury July 5 - 18, 2020
Inside the Business of Fashion & Luxury
July 5 - 18, 2020
Length: 2 weeks
Cost: $1895
Application Deadline: June 21, 2020
Inside the Business of Fashion & Luxury July 19 - August 1, 2020
Inside the Business of Fashion & Luxury
July 19 - August 1, 2020
Length: 2 weeks
Cost: $1895
Application Deadline: July 5, 2020
Inside the Business of Fashion & Luxury August 2-15, 2020
Inside the Business of Fashion & Luxury
August 2-15, 2020
Length: 2 weeks
Cost: $1895
Application Deadline: July 19, 2020
How to Apply
It's easy. No transcripts or letters of recommendation are required. Our application will ask you to provide the following:
- Provide basic contact information for you and your parent or guardian.
- Tell us your story and why you wish to take this course. Use writing, video, photos — any media you prefer.
- Have an authorized credit card ready to pay the non-refundable $50 application fee.
Begin the guided process. It should only take a few minutes of your time to answer the questions.
Meet Your Parsons Paris Instructors
Eros Erotokritos
A designer with his own brand and ecommerce business, Eros is the founder of two boutiques in Paris. He is internationally known as a specialist in the elements of style.
Anna Krutiy
A marketing and product development manager with expertise in luxury brands, Anna has worked with such names as Chanel Paris, Swarovski SAS and the Woolmark Company.
Badara Ndiaye
An influencer and source of new ideas, Badara is a creative director and inspirational figure in Paris fashion. His clients have included Tom Ford, Dolce & Gabbana, Puma, Adidas and Fashion TV.
Hear what drives the Paris fashion business from industry leaders
Frequently asked questions
How will you be graded? What are assignments like? How much time do you get to turn around a project? When do you find out if you’re accepted? Answers to your questions here.
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