Ferrari Fashion School

What Ferrari Fashion School does

Ferrari Fashion School is a private higher education institution headquartered in Milan's Quadrilatero della Moda, specializing in fashion and design training. Operating under the legal entity Ferrari Fashion School Srl, the school was founded in the early 2000s and is a member of the Plena Education Group, an Italian conglomerate of seven creative institutions. It delivers a tiered program portfolio — Foundation Course (60 credits, €8,500), Italian-language Triennali and English-language Bachelor of Arts (360 UK credits, €7,900–€14,400 with income-based tiers), one-year Master programs and Teesside-validated Master of Arts (240 UK credits, €13,100–€19,800), Professional Courses in pattern making and tailoring, 25-hour Short Courses, Summer Courses, and a Fashion Startup Incubator co-delivered with Beyond Form. The Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts are validated by Teesside University (UK, Times Higher Education University of the Year 2025), conferring UK-recognized degrees and ECTS-aligned credits.

The school's pedagogy centers on a "learning by doing" methodology that integrates Italian sartorial tradition with digital tools, including CLO 3D for 3D design and an AI Fashion Photography Retreat covering generative AI in fashion imagery. Delivery occurs on campus at two Milan facilities: the headquarters at Via Savona 97 (immersed among flagship fashion houses including Armani, Dolce&Gabbana, Versace, and Valentino) and the Fashion Lab at Via Pestalozzi 4. Supporting services include Open Days, Creative Experience workshops, Open Lectures, orientation counseling, a Career Service, and admissions processing. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees, with differentiated pricing for EU versus Extra-EU students and a five-tier income-based structure for Italian residents.

The go-to-market is hybrid and event-driven: Open Days (in-person and digital), Creative Experience workshops (4-day immersive sessions for high school students at €50), free Open Lectures, portfolio reviews, and individual orientation counseling complement the formal admissions process. The school actively recruits international students across nine countries (UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, Hong Kong, India, Saudi Arabia, USA) through dedicated English-language programs and partnership agreements with institutions including Teesside University, IFA Paris, Mod'Spe Paris, ISM Paris/New York, Campus M Munich, JD Institute India, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Dar Al-Hekma, and the American Institute of Applied Sciences in Switzerland. Industry access is brokered through partnerships with Armani, Dolce&Gabbana, Versace, Valentino, Kering Innovation Material Lab, Oniverse Group (Calzedonia, Intimissimi, Falconeri, Atelier Emè), Milano Unica, and Fondazione Sozzani. The school reports operating headcount of 11–50 employees and is governed by Luciano Hassan (President), Alessandro Montel (CEO), Carlo Privitera (Board Member), and Anna Lottersberger (Director); Silvia Ferrari is identified as the founding director.

Name

Ferrari Fashion School

Legal name

Ferrari Fashion School Srl

Website

https://ferrarifashionschool.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ferrari Fashion School is a private Milan-based higher education institution offering accredited fashion and design programs — from foundation courses to Teesside-validated Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees — to Italian and international students pursuing careers in the fashion industry.

Ownership category

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Product category

Fashion Higher Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

akta.pro primary industry

Fashion & Apparel Design Colleges (EDAHAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fashion & Textile Arts (Sewing, Patternmaking, Knitting, Crochet) (EDAAAGAK)

Keywords

• Fashion higher education
• Fashion design training
• Professional pattern making
• Fashion startup incubation
• Creative arts academy

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Course Fees: Ferrari Fashion School generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged for various educational programs including Foundation Courses, Triennali, Bachelor of Arts, Master, Master of Arts, Professional Courses, Short Courses, and Summer Courses. Fees vary by student residency status (EU vs Extra-EU) and income-based tiers for Italian students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ferrari Fashion School is a private Italian higher education institution in Milan that sells fashion-focused academic and professional programs. Its offering spans Foundation preparation courses, three-year undergraduate Triennali and Bachelor of Arts degrees (validated by Teesside University), one-year Master programs, 16-month Master of Arts degrees, professional pattern-making and tailoring courses, 25-hour short courses, summer schools, and a 12-month Fashion Startup Incubator for fashion entrepreneurs. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees, with supplementary orientation services such as Open Days, Creative Experience workshops, Open Lectures, portfolio reviews, and a Career Service supporting student placement.

Product overview

Ferrari Fashion School is a fashion higher education institution in Milan offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic and professional programs. The offering includes: a Foundation Course (60 credits) for undergraduate preparation; Corsi Triennali (Italian three-year programs, 180 CF) in Fashion Design and Fashion Styling; Bachelor of Arts programs (3 years, 360 UK credits, validated by Teesside University) in Fashion Styling and Communication, Fashion Design, Fashion Business and Psychology, and Fashion Business and Digital Marketing; Master of Arts programs (16 months, 240 UK credits, validated by Teesside University) in Fashion Design and Creative Direction and Fashion and Luxury Management; Master programs (1 year) in Fashion Styling and Art Direction and Fashion Photography and Fashion Film; Graduate Programmes including Fashion and Luxury Graduate Programme and Milan Ethical Fashion Immersion; Fashion Startup Incubator (12 months, partnered with Beyond Form) for fashion entrepreneurs; Corsi Professionali in pattern making and tailoring (Donna, Uomo, Moulage, Sartoria); Corsi Brevi (25 hours) in Cinema e Moda, Upcycling and Re-fashion, Sartoria Base, Knitwear for Everyone, and Fashion Design 3D con CLO 3D; and Corsi Estivi including Fashion Creative Studio Retreat in Sicily, AI Fashion Photography Retreat in Sicily, Performance Art for Fashion, Fashion Photography, Artistic Drawing for Fashion, and Milano ModaLab. Supporting services include Open Days, Creative Experience workshops, Open Lectures, and Career Service. The school is part of Plena Education Group and its programs are validated by Teesside University (Times Higher Education University of the Year 2025).

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Products and services

• Foundation Course in Fashion A 60-credit preparatory program introducing Italian and international students (typically with 11 years of schooling completing the 12-year requirement) to cultural, design, historical, and artistic disciplines required for undergraduate fashion programs.
• Corsi Triennali (Italian Three-Year Courses) Three-year undergraduate programs taught in Italian covering Fashion Design and Fashion Styling and Communication (180 CF), combining technical skills with creative freedom and integrating Italian sartorial tradition.
• Bachelor of Arts Programs Three-year programs validated by Teesside University (360 UK credits) in Fashion Styling and Communication, Fashion Design, Fashion Business and Psychology, and Fashion Business and Digital Marketing, taught in English for local and international students.
• Master Programs (One-Year Specializations) One-year specialization programs in Fashion Styling and Art Direction and Fashion Photography and Fashion Film, focusing on advanced visual projects and professional skills for postgraduate students.
• Master of Arts Programs 16-month postgraduate programs validated by Teesside University (240 UK credits) in Fashion Design and Creative Direction and Fashion and Luxury Management, offering advanced specialization validated by an international university.
• Fashion Startup Incubator A 12-month startup incubation program co-created and delivered by Beyond Form in partnership with Ferrari Fashion School, supporting fashion entrepreneurs in developing business models, products, and brand identity within Milan's fashion ecosystem.
• Corsi Professionali (Professional Courses) Technical professional courses in pattern making and tailoring covering Donna (Women), Uomo (Men), Moulage techniques, and a combined Pattern Making and Tailoring (Sartoria) program aligned with Italian maison standards.
• Corsi Brevi (Short Courses) 25-hour intensive courses priced at €450 each covering Cinema e Moda, Upcycling and Re-fashion, Sartoria Base (Basic Tailoring), Knitwear for Everyone, and Fashion Design 3D con CLO 3D.
• Corsi Estivi (Summer Courses) Intensive summer programs including Fashion Creative Studio Retreat in Sicily, AI Fashion Photography Retreat in Sicily, Performance Art for Fashion, Fashion Photography, Artistic Drawing for Fashion, and Milano ModaLab.
• Career Service Professional orientation and placement support offering portfolio coaching, CV development, interview preparation, and job/internship placement assistance with industry partners for currently and recently enrolled students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80% of Plena Education Group students find employment in their field

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Teesside UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Academic validation partnership for Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts programs. Teesside University (Middlesbrough, UK) awarded University of the Year 2025 by Times Higher Education and GOLD in Teaching Excellence Framework 2023. Students receive UK-recognized degrees with 360/240 credits upon completion.
• Plena Education GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent education group including RUFA (Rome University of Fine Arts), CAST (Italian Culinary and Hospitality Arts Institute), CIELS, Saint Louis College of Music, MADE (Mediterranean Arts and Design Program), and SPD (Scuola Politecnica di Design). Enables cross-institutional collaboration and shared resources.
• Beyond FormcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean fashion innovation platform co-creating and delivering the 12-month Fashion Startup Incubator program. Beyond Form provides mentorship, investor access, and industry connections for early-stage fashion entrepreneurs.
• American Institute of Applied Sciences (Switzerland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partner for student exchange, study abroad opportunities, and collaborative educational programs in fashion and design.
• IFA ParisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFashion school partner in Paris, France for international exchange programs and collaborative fashion education initiatives.
• ISM International School of ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational management school with campuses in Paris, France and New York, USA for fashion business and management student exchanges.
• Teesside UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSee above - UK university partner for degree validation offering international academic credentials.
• Beyond Form (Paris & London)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean fashion innovation platform with offices in Paris and London for international startup incubation and mentorship.
• Dar Al-Hekma UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaudi Arabian university partner for international fashion education exchange and collaboration.
• Hong Kong Metropolitan UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHong Kong university partner for Asian market fashion education collaboration and student mobility.
• Campus M University (Munich)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman university partner in Munich for European fashion education exchange programs.
• JD Institute of Fashion TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndian fashion education institution partner for international exchange and collaborative programs.
• Mod'Spe ParisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParis-based fashion school partner for French-Italian fashion education collaboration and student exchange.
• ArmaniminorGTM or Marketing PartnerItalian luxury fashion house operating in Milan's Fashion District near school location. Students participate in company visits, industry projects, and fashion events.
• Dolce&GabbanaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerItalian luxury fashion brand collaborating with school for student projects, industry exposure, and fashion system education.
• VersaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerItalian luxury fashion house partner for industry projects and student opportunities.
• ValentinominorGTM or Marketing PartnerItalian luxury fashion house partner for student industry projects and career opportunities.
• Oniverse Group (Calzedonia, Intimissimi, Falconeri, Atelier Emè)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerItalian fashion group with multiple brands (Calzedonia, Intimissimi, Falconeri, Atelier Emè) providing student internship and project opportunities.
• Milano UnicaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Italian textile fair where students gain direct access to industry professionals, trend forecasting, and textile innovations.
• Fondazione SozzaniminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFashion foundation providing cultural education and industry connections through museum visits and educational programs.
• Piattaforma Sistema Formativo Moda ETSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian fashion education network association since 2008 connecting fashion schools, promoting industry excellence, and organizing Fashion Graduate Italia event.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Accademia del Lusso: Milan-based fashion and luxury management school offering bachelor, master, and short courses with strong luxury-industry focus. Closely comparable in Milan location, luxury adjacency, and target student segments including international students.
• Polimoda: Florence-based Italian fashion institute offering undergraduate, master, and short courses in fashion design, business, and styling. Comparable as an Italian fashion higher education institution with industry partnerships and international student intake.
• Domus Academy: Milan-based postgraduate fashion and design school offering Master of Arts programs. Directly comparable in Milan location, master-level positioning, and design-led curriculum; sister institution within the same Galileo Global Education network context.
• ESMOD: Paris-founded international network of fashion schools with locations across Europe and Asia. Comparable offering in fashion design, pattern making, and tailoring programs with similar professional/vocational positioning.
• IED (Istituto Europeo di Design): Major European design and fashion school with campuses across Italy (Milan, Rome, Florence, Turin) and internationally. Directly competes in fashion design, styling, and business programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels with comparable tuition positioning.
• Istituto Marangoni: Leading Italian fashion school with campuses in Milan, Paris, London, Florence, and Shanghai. Directly comparable as a private for-profit fashion higher education institution offering BA, MA, and short courses validated by UK universities, with a similar Milan-based flagship and luxury-industry positioning.
• IFA Paris: Paris-based international fashion school offering bachelor, master, and MBA programs in fashion design, business, and luxury. Comparable as an internationally-focused private fashion school with Paris/Milan presence and partnerships with luxury brands; also listed as Ferrari Fashion School's exchange partner.
• Mod'Spe Paris: Paris-based fashion school specializing in fashion design, pattern making, and textile. Comparable offering in technical fashion education with French-Italian collaboration; also listed as Ferrari Fashion School's exchange partner.

Broad incumbents

• Central Saint Martins (UAL): Prestigious London-based fashion and design college within University of the Arts London offering undergraduate and postgraduate fashion programs. Comparable in degree-granting fashion higher education with industry-validated curriculum.
• Parsons School of Design: Leading global design school within The New School offering BA, BBA, and MFA programs in fashion design and fashion studies. Comparable as a degree-granting fashion higher education institution with strong industry partnerships and international prestige.

Market position

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Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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