FAD International Academy

What FAD International Academy does

FAD International Academy (legally FAD Institute of Luxury Fashion & Style) is an India-headquartered private fashion and luxury management education institution operating across three physical campuses in Mumbai (Bandra West), Pune, and Dubai. Founded in 2004, the academy delivers a portfolio of programs spanning three-year undergraduate degrees in Fashion Design, Fashion Communication & Business, and Fashion Styling; postgraduate programs in Luxury Brand Management, Fashion Design & Management, and Fashion Styling with PR & Content Creation; one-year professional programs in design, styling, and photography; dual-country programs between India and Dubai; and four-week online certificate courses in Fashion Foundation, Styling, Design, and Entrepreneurship priced at ₹29,500 each.

The underlying technology stack is minimal and not disclosed; delivery relies on physical campus facilities (makeup rooms, photography studios), live online tutoring for the online certificate tracks, and digital portfolio development tools. There is no proprietary platform, app, API, or technology component called out in source materials. Curriculum and student outcomes are anchored in experiential learning through live editorial shoots, runway shows (FADTalents Show at Dubai Fashion Week), Europe Fashion Tours visiting museums and brand headquarters, and masterclasses with global luxury houses.

Commercially, FAD operates a direct-to-consumer B2C model with revenue concentrated in tuition fees for degree and professional programs. Recruitment is event-driven and sales-led across the three campuses with dedicated admissions counselors, supplemented by organic social media (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn), earned media in fashion publications, and an Apply Online portal. The customer base is fragmented across undergraduate students, postgraduate students, professional/short-course learners, and career-explorers/summer-school participants, with a 100+ industry mentor bench (Anaita Shroff Adajania, Tommy Hilfiger, Carlo D'Amario) and 50+ global brand partnerships (Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Dior, Sabyasachi, Burberry, Vogue India, Milano Fashion Institute) serving as the principal differentiators.

Name

FAD International Academy

Legal name

FAD Institute of Luxury Fashion & Style

Website

https://fadacademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FAD International Academy is an India-headquartered private fashion education institution operating campuses in Mumbai, Pune, and Dubai, delivering undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, dual-country, and online certificate programs in fashion design, styling, communication, and luxury brand management to aspiring fashion industry entrants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fashion Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Services (611), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Thematic & Discipline-Specific Study Abroad Programs (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Experiential & Field-Based Study Abroad (Research, Field Schools, Practicums) (EDAIAAAD)

Keywords

• Fashion design education
• Luxury brand management training
• Fashion styling courses
• Dual-country fashion programs
• Online fashion certificates

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune, Maharashtra

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Degree & Professional Programs: Revenue is primarily generated through tuition fees for undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional diploma programs across campuses in Mumbai, Pune, and Dubai. Fees vary by program length, campus, and whether the program includes a dual-country option.
2. Online Certified Courses: Shorter online certificate programs are sold at a fixed price point (₹29,500 per course), with courses including Fashion Foundation, Fashion Styling, Fashion Design, and Fashion Entrepreneurship offered on a part-time online basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

FAD International Academy is a fashion and luxury education institution offering degree programs (3-year undergraduate, postgraduate), one-year professional programs, dual-country programs between India and Dubai, and online certificate courses in fashion design, styling, photography, and luxury brand management. Programs are delivered in-person at campuses in Mumbai, Pune, and Dubai, with online options for certificate courses, and include industry mentorship, live projects with luxury brands, runway shows, and placement support.

Product overview

FAD International Academy operates as a fashion and luxury education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of degree programs, professional certificates, and dual-country learning options. The program structure includes three-year undergraduate degrees in Fashion Design, Fashion Communication & Business, and Fashion Styling; postgraduate programs in Luxury Brand Management, Fashion Design & Management, and Fashion Styling with PR & Content Creation; one-year professional programs in Fashion Design, Fashion Styling, and Fashion Photography; and dual-country programs enabling study between India (Mumbai, Pune) and Dubai campuses. The institution also provides online certificate courses in Fashion Foundation, Fashion Styling, Fashion Design, and Fashion Entrepreneurship, alongside seasonal Summer School programs. Student outcomes are showcased through the annual FADTalents Show and supported by industry immersion experiences including the Europe Fashion Tour. The academy emphasizes experiential learning through live projects, editorial shoots, and industry mentorships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FADTalents: Student talent showcase and alumni platform featuring runway shows, editorial projects, and industry initiatives by FAD students and graduates.

Products and services

• Three-Year Fashion Design (Undergraduate) Three-year undergraduate degree program in Fashion Design offered at FAD Mumbai and Pune campuses for students who have completed secondary education (12th grade).
• Three-Year Fashion Communication & Business (Undergraduate) Three-year undergraduate degree program combining fashion design aesthetics with fashion business fundamentals, offered at FAD campuses.
• Three-Year Fashion Styling (Undergraduate) Three-year undergraduate degree program in Fashion Styling focusing on image creation and visual storytelling, offered at FAD campuses.
• Two-Year Fashion Design (Undergraduate) Two-year accelerated undergraduate degree program in Fashion Design offered at FAD campuses.
• Postgraduate Luxury Brand Management Postgraduate program covering luxury brand management, fashion retail, fashion communication, and fashion marketing for graduates seeking advanced specialization.
• Postgraduate Fashion Styling, PR & Content Creation Postgraduate program focused on fashion styling, public relations, and content creation for fashion media.
• Postgraduate Fashion Design & Management Postgraduate program combining fashion design principles with management strategies for graduates seeking leadership roles in fashion.
• One-Year Fashion Design Program One-year professional program in Fashion Design for working professionals and career switchers seeking entry into or advancement in the fashion industry.
• One-Year Fashion Styling Program One-year professional program in Fashion Styling covering personal styling, editorial, celebrity, and commercial styling.
• One-Year Fashion Photography Program One-year professional program in Fashion Photography for editorial and commercial fashion imagery.
• One-Year Photography Program One-year professional program in general Photography for learners seeking photography skills beyond fashion contexts.
• Dual-Country UG Fashion Communication & Business Undergraduate dual-country program allowing students to study between India (Mumbai/Pune) and Dubai campuses.
• Dual-Country PG Luxury & Fashion Management Postgraduate dual-country program in Luxury & Fashion Management allowing students to study between India and Dubai campuses.
• Dual-Country Fashion Styling Fashion Styling dual-country program with flexible learning options between India and Dubai campuses.
• Online Fashion Foundation (Certificate) Four-week online certificate course starting April 2026, priced at ₹29,500, introducing fashion subjects including design, styling, management, communication, marketing, and retail, with live online tutoring.
• Online Fashion Styling (Certificate) Four-week online certificate course starting April 2026, priced at ₹29,500, covering fashion styling as a career or passion, with live online tutoring.
• Online Fashion Design (Certificate) Four-week online certificate course starting April 2026, priced at ₹29,500, covering fundamentals of fashion design and portfolio development, with live online tutoring.
• Online Fashion Entrepreneurship (Certificate) Four-week online certificate course starting April 2026, priced at ₹29,500, helping students build fashion ventures and creative businesses, with live online tutoring.
• Summer School Courses Summer school courses suitable for anyone exploring careers in Fashion, Styling, Design, Illustration, Retail & Entrepreneurship, available online or on-campus in Mumbai/Pune, starting April 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• Student work published in leading fashion publications including Vogue India, Elle India, Harper's Bazaar India, Cosmopolitan India, KALTBLUT Magazine, and 17.23 Magazine
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Vogue India / Vogue TalentsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Anna Wintour and Vogue Talents Scouting for India program hosted students at Milan Fashion Week with an exhibit. Ongoing collaboration includes FADTalents participation in Vogue Forces of Fashion events, with students attending the 2025 edition connecting with Rabanne's archival couture and India's leading designers.
• Museum Salvatore FerragamocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026As part of the FAD Europe Tour 2026, students visited the Ferragamo Archive & Museum in Osmannoro and Museum Salvatore Ferragamo in Florence. Students explored iconic footwear, archival collections, and the evolution of craftsmanship and design language, reinforcing FAD's commitment to experiential, industry-led learning.
• CartiercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Cartier collaborated with FAD on the live project 'Through the Lens' as part of the FAD Europe Tour 2026, providing students with direct exposure to luxury brand creative projects.
• MonclercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026As part of the FAD Europe Tour 2026, students visited the Moncler 'Beyond Performance' Exhibit in Milan, experiencing how luxury brands preserve legacy while continuously evolving.
• Vivienne WestwoodcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026FADTalents visited the Vivienne Westwood headquarters during the FAD Europe Tour 2026, gaining exclusive access to one of fashion's most iconic brands. The brand has also collaborated on an industry project with FAD students.
• Louis VuittonflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Louis Vuitton participated as jury at the FADTalents Show during Dubai Fashion Week. The LV HR & Management Team conducted an exclusive masterclass at FAD Dubai Campus for students in the Dual-Country PG Luxury & Fashion Management program. A student received placement at Louis Vuitton Mumbai HQ through FAD's placement support.
• Hugo BosscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Hugo Boss participated as jury member at the FADTalents Runway Show during Dubai Fashion Week, honouring emerging designers for their creativity and craftsmanship alongside Louis Vuitton and Swarovski.
• SwarovskicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Swarovski joined the jury at the FADTalents Show during Dubai Fashion Week alongside Louis Vuitton and Hugo Boss, evaluating emerging designer creativity and craftsmanship.
• SabyasachicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Sabyasachi flagship store in Mumbai hosted FADTalents for an immersive retail immersion experience. Students explored international lines, pret collections, couture, bridal offerings, jewellery, and archival pieces, gaining insight into luxury brand storytelling, merchandising strategy, and customer experience.
• Anaita Shroff AdajaniaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Fashion industry icon and former Fashion Director at Vogue India joined FAD as a mentor. Anaita provides FAD students with exceptional mentorship, industry insights, internship opportunities, and support in nurturing emerging creative talent. She has been associated with FAD through masterclasses and as jury member for the FADTalents Show.
• Milano Fashion InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025FADTalents participated in an interactive masterclass at the Milano Fashion Institute during the Euro Fashion Tour. Students were introduced to the Italian Fashion Creative System and gained insight into the essence of Italian fashion through direct engagement with the institute's faculty.
• RabannecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025As part of Vogue Forces of Fashion 2025, FAD students connected with Rabanne's archival couture, experiencing the brand's heritage pieces alongside India's leading designers.
• Cosmopolitan IndiaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025PG student Zinobia Mishra was featured in Cosmopolitan India with multiple fashion articles, demonstrating the quality of editorial output from FAD students.
• Dolce & GabbanacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025FAD students attended the Dolce & Gabbana exhibit at Milan Design Week as part of their international semester, experiencing Italian luxury brand heritage and craftsmanship firsthand.
• Tom FordcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Tom Ford hosted FAD students during the Dubai Semester as part of industry engagement initiatives, providing insights into luxury brand operations and career opportunities.
• JacquemuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Jacquemus hosted FAD students during the Dubai Semester, contributing to the program's industry immersion component alongside Tom Ford and Swarovski.
• BurberrycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Heritage luxury brand Burberry hosted FAD students at its Mumbai store for a Buying & Merchandising Masterclass, providing practical insights into luxury retail operations.
• Chanakya School of CraftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Chanakya School of Craft hosted FADTalents for an exploration of Indian craftsmanship through Chankya International and its connection to the global luxury industry.
• Reliance Brands LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Reliance Brands conducted a Pre-Placement Masterclass for FAD students, providing insights into brand management, luxury retail operations, and career opportunities within the Reliance fashion portfolio.
• Gucci GardencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023FAD students visited the Gucci Garden in Florence during the Europe Fashion Experience Tour 2023. Students experienced the Gucci Museum in the historic Palazzo della Mercanzia, exploring the evolution of the Italian fashion house since 1921 through curated exhibits, archival collections, and the House's heritage of craftsmanship.
• Galeries LafayettecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023FAD students visited Galeries Lafayette for an inside look at luxury retail operations, learning about department store merchandising, luxury brand positioning, and retail management.
• PradacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023FAD students received an exclusive invitation to Prada Mode and its collaboration with Damien Hirst during the Dubai semester, participating in an interactive workshop and art creation experience.
• Accademia Del LussocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023PG students attended a semester at Accademia Del Lusso in Milan, undertaking courses on 'Made in Italy' and 'Luxury Goods' taught by industry experts and professionals, with students from around the globe.
• Fashion Revolution IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022A Clothes Swap Party was hosted at the FAD Pune Campus in partnership with Fashion Revolution India and ENUFF mag, promoting sustainable fashion practices among students. The event encouraged conscious fashion consumption and provided exposure to sustainable fashion initiatives.
• Harper's Bazaar IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022FAD Styling alumna Arshi Farid interned on the Harper's Bazaar India cover shoot featuring Masaba Gupta & Neena Gupta. Alumni also intern for Bazaar India on editorial projects, demonstrating FAD's connection to leading fashion publications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT):
• Parsons School of Design: Premier US-based design school with strong fashion design, fashion marketing, and styling programs. Comparable to FAD at the career-aspiration level for Indian and international students seeking globally credentialed fashion education.
• London College of Fashion (UAL): Large UK public fashion school offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and short courses across design, styling, and business. Operates as a broader incumbent in the same fashion-education category that FAD's PG/British qualification pathway targets.
• NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology): Government of India-affiliated national network of fashion institutes offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs. NIFT is the dominant Indian fashion education incumbent against which FAD positions its premium, private, luxury-focused alternative.

Direct peers

• Milano Fashion Institute: Consortium of Italian universities offering postgraduate programs in fashion direction, brand management, and communication. FAD's PG Luxury Brand Management and the partnership at Milano Fashion Institute make it a direct peer for postgraduate luxury-fashion education.
• Istituto Marangoni: Italian luxury fashion school with multi-country campuses (Milan, Florence, Paris, London, Dubai, Mumbai, Shanghai). FAD's dual-country India-Dubai model plus fashion design, styling, and luxury brand management curricula directly mirror Marangoni's portfolio and target student segment.
• Pearl Academy: Leading Indian private fashion and design school with undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fashion design, styling, and business. Pearl is FAD's closest domestic comparable in India for program mix and student profile.
• JD Institute of Fashion Technology: Indian private fashion education group with multiple campuses offering fashion design, styling, and interior design programs. Competes with FAD for the same Indian undergraduate cohort but at a more mass-market price point.
• Accademia Del Lusso: Milan-based luxury fashion school focused on 'Made in Italy' and luxury goods programs. FAD already partners with Accademia Del Lusso for student semesters, and the two compete for the same international luxury-fashion-management student.

Emerging players

• Domus Academy: Milan-based postgraduate design and fashion school with strong luxury brand teaching partnerships. Comparable to FAD's postgraduate Luxury Brand Management and styling programs, and competes for international master-level students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/fadinternational
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/fadinternational
• Facebookfacebook.com/fadinternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fad-international-academy-india
• Instagraminstagram.com/fadinternational

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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