Specialist course

Accessories – Summer

Duration

5 weeks

Departure

June 2026

Campuses

Bologna

Frequency

Weekly

Requirements

Good knowledge of Italian

Specifications and costs

Course description

In the fashion system, accessories, and particularly bags, represent a strategic segment capable of combining design, materials research and a strong stylistic identity. This course introduces the design of bags and small leather goods, offering a comprehensive overview of the creative and production process.

Topics range from the history of the accessory, target analysis, choice of materials, colour palettes and finishes, through to graphic development and prototype construction in line with market demands.

Departures for each location

Bologna, 29 June 2026

News:Enrolment has been extended until November. There's still time to start your journey in fashion.

Who is it aimed at?

Designed for those who want to get closer to the world of bags and small leather goods. Dedicated to Fashion Designers who lack technical-stylistic skills in accessories and anyone wishing to learn how this branch of the fashion landscape is born and developed.

The course guides you from the research and selection of materials to the design and creation of the prototype, offering the foundations to develop accessory collections.

Career opportunities

The course allows you to enter the accessories and leather goods sector as a bag designer, style office assistant or product developer.

Job opportunities include placements in fashion companies, ateliers and artisan businesses, where it is possible to follow the entire creative process: from product conception to the choice of materials, right through to development and prototyping.

Main outgoing roles: Fashion Designer and Patternmaker, specialised in the accessories sector.

Programme

To get a complete view of the fashion landscape, it is essential to know the main features and types of accessories.

The course guides students in the analysis and application of the design method, enabling them to develop collections in which accessories take centre stage, in line with the needs of the market, the brand and consumers. Throughout the programme, the entire creative process is followed, from initial sketching to prototype production.

Subjects covered include Accessory Design, Patternmaking and Construction, with a practical and project-oriented approach.

Scholarship and financial support

Next Fashion School invests in talent. Every year we provide scholarships and fee reductions, measures designed for those with motivation and merit who need financial support to embark on their fashion journey.

Dedicated concessions are available for this course, find out all the details on the page.

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