Short Courses
Fashion Accessories
Os acessórios como território de pensamento e prática: história, técnica e estratégia aplicadas ao desenvolvimento de uma peça autoral.
An intensive course dedicated to the world of accessories, designed to offer a comprehensive, practical and dynamic overview of the sector. It is based on a clear premise: accessories must be studied with the same depth, rigour and critical relevance as any other area of fashion design, understood in their historical context, mastered in their technical aspects, analysed in terms of their business model and observed from an internal perspective within the sector.
Over the course of six thematic modules, students explore the history, technique, design and business of accessories: from bags and footwear as structural elements of a collection’s identity, to the brand strategies that underpin their launch and positioning in the market. The methodology combines theoretical and practical components, incorporating the analysis of real-world case studies.
The course culminates in the development of a final project — The Signature Accessory — in which students design their own accessory, underpinned by creative, technical and strategic criteria.
Profile
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Skills
- Understand the historical and cultural evolution of the main fashion accessories.
- Identify and classify the different types of luggage, footwear and accessories using technical and professional criteria.
- Apply the technical and construction-related vocabulary specific to each category of accessory.
- Put into context the design icons and brands that have shaped the sector from the 20th century to the present day.
- Understand how the various segments within the fashion accessories sector operate — from luxury to fast fashion.
- Develop branding, communication and positioning criteria applicable to the development of an accessory.
- Create a project proposal with brand consistency, a creative narrative and a professional presentation.
A qualified professional guarantees excellence
Trainer
Academic year 2025–2026
Tuition
Fully funded course: exemption from tuition fees, registration, and insurance. A €25,00 fee is required to reserve a place, which will be refunded upon completion of the course.
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Contacts
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Recovery and Resilience Plan
PRR Funding
This project is funded by the Portuguese Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), under the European Union’s NextGenerationEU initiative, supporting innovation, skills development and sustainable growth.
Short Courses