1. Study in two fashion hot spots: Antwerp and Milan
Antwerp, Belgium
Antwerp is without a doubt one of the most creative and entrepreneurial cities in Europe, where new trends and designers are endlessly evolving. As one of the world’s leading fashion capitals, it has developed its own distinctive fashion identity based on the creativity of its independent high-end designers, particularly with the rise of the ‘Antwerp Six’ in the eighties (Dirk Bikkembergs, Ann Demeulemeester, Walter Van Beirendonck, Dries Van Noten, Dirk Van Saene, Marina Yee). Antwerp has it all: high-end fashion designers, small independent labels, as well as family businesses.
"Belgium is a small country, but it is bursting with talent. The Belgian fashion world is intimidating for someone like me, together with the Antwerp Six, it made history. It’s why I opened one of my first international boutiques in Antwerp."
Andrea, a student from Peru, tells you why Antwerp is such a unique fashion city.
Milan, Italy
Milan is the place to be for fashionistas and the fashion capital of luxury brands, hometown of luxury brands like Giorgio Armani, D&G, Prada and Versace.
In Milan you will be studying at POLI.design Milano, a well-known and high-ranked postgraduate school founded by the prestigious Politecnico di Milano. Together with the School of Design and the Department of Design, POLI.design forms the Design System of the Politecnico – among the most important in the world.
With a view of design as a driving force behind growth, POLI.design aims to:
- Unite the academic and business cultures with the world of professional knowledge;
- Promote and develop design as a discipline and system of professions;
- Support the development of creative businesses;
- Promote virtuous relationships between universities, institutions, producers, and professionals.