POLIMODA

Polimoda is recognized worldwide for its high-quality fashion education. Listed in both The Business of Fashion and Fashionista global fashion school rankings as one of the top ten fashion schools in the world, Polimoda prides itself on its professional training by means of highly specialized working and research methodologies.

Founded in 1986 as part of a not-for-profit initiative conceived and co-partnered by the Cities of Florence, Scandicci and Prato as well as fashion-sector trade associations, Polimoda boasts 30+ years of experience in education specialized in the fashion and luxury sectors. With an annual student count of over 2300 students, of which 70% are international students, Polimoda is not only an educational institute, but also a hotbed for visionaries and opinion leaders from the worlds of fashion, culture and education.

With its headquarters in Florence, the beating heart of the “Made in Italy” brand, Polimoda is a center where the very DNA of Italian excellence entwines with an international vision. The school has three prestigious locations: the historic Villa Favard in the heart of the city serves as Polimoda’s headquarters and hosts guests, managers and creative talents within its prestigious walls and strategic position, the up-to-date laboratories of the Polimoda Design Lab and the recently inaugurated 6000sqm Manifattura Tabacchi complex serve as creative hubs, housing workrooms for design and art direction courses.

Polimoda offers a wide range of educational programs - 4 -year Undergraduate programs, 9- month Master programs and 1-month Seasonal courses - that provide high-level training for major professional roles requested by the sector, from managerial and strategic to creative development.

Moreover, Polimoda guarantees the most up-to-date curriculums that stay astride with the professional world by continually building a strong network via ongoing interaction with fashion companies, attracting a faculty composed of professionals from the industry and providing flexible, high-quality training that responds to the fast moving needs of fashion. Educational programs are supported by collateral events, meetings, collaborations and appointments with international speakers that provide precious testimonials and stimulate debates on key topics for the sector.

Always attentive to the development of talent, Polimoda dedicates a rich calendar of initiatives and events to spotlight the work of its best students, which includes the Polimoda Fashion Show, an annual showcase of our young fashion designers’ graduate collections, and Business Links, a one-on-one format that facilitates connections between graduating students and companies. Through the business development platform, Polimoda Talent also supports the institute's alumni through a series of scholarships, co-working projects and mentorships for innovative startups and young fashion and luxury entrepreneurs.

The 91% placement rate confirms the success of the Polimoda method, an approach based on fostering extensive industry links and a work-oriented pedagogy. It is therefore no coincidence that Polimoda graduates find employment within 6 months of completing their studies, and that an increasing number of former students are among the emerging talents in fashion or hold prestigious positions in major international brands.