Responsible Fashion Management University of Antwerp

Overview

Throughout the Responsible Fashion Management course from University of Antwerp both from a societal and economic perspective, fashion is an important business. It is a critical part of the so-called creative industries and plays a significant role in the European economy. Across the globe, fashion is a multi-trillion dollar industry. Nonetheless this industry is confronted with a fast changing world, globalization, sustainability issues, industry-disrupting technology, the impact of COVID-19…

 In the past decades fashion companies have continuously been experiencing dramatic transitions in their relation to consumers. In order to maintain a point of differentiation, fashion brands increasingly have to seek new and innovative methods of capturing the hearts, minds and wallets of savvy consumers. Fashion management studies these alterations and innovations and tries to provide a mind-set and tools for strategy development in this industry.  

Why follow this programme?

• A comprehensive overview of the aspects of fashion management, with an emphasis on both entrepreneurial fashion designers and high fashion and luxury brands.
• A team of international accomplished faculty selected for both academic credentials and professional experience will provide you with high-quality, competence-driven teaching.
• In previous editions we’ve welcomed lecturers such as Bianca Luzi (CEO for Raf Simons), Tony Kent (London School of Fashion), Tina Debo (Advice President for Kipling), Karinna Nobbs (The Graduate School at London College of Fashion), Walter Van Beirendonk (fashion designer), Tim Van Steenbergen (fashion designer) and many more.
• A mixture of in-class and on-site learning methods: group discussions, practical knowledge, visits to fashion companies, the fashion districts and flagship stores.
• Build your international network and exchange insights in different fashion communities, research and businesses with fellow participants from all over the world
• Gain insights into how the fashion industry can become more sustainable and circular, addressing challenges and innovations in responsible fashion practices.