Ten online Fashion Courses to try today
05 May 2020
In these uncertain times, we want to support our community and enable our talented pool of creatives to make the most of their lockdown life. To this end, we at ClickerMe have collated a selection of incredible fashion classes currently on offer online. From one-on-one’s with industry leaders to in-depth explorations of sustainable fashion practices, our Top Ten fashion courses ensure you can take your skillset to new heights – and all from the comfort of your own home.
Annie Leibovitz Teaches Photography
Annie Leibovitz was the first woman to be named chief photographer at Rolling Stone and the last person to take a portrait of John Lennon. In this MasterClass photography course, she teaches her philosophy: how to develop concepts, work with subjects, shoot with natural light, and bring images to life in post-production. Dates are flexible, price is £170 / annual membership.
Bobbi Brown Teaches Makeup and Beauty
Any aspiring MUA would swap even their best BB cream for tips from Bobbi Brown. In this Masterclass make-up course, Bobbi shares her expertise in step-by-step tutorials, using models with a range of skin tones. You’ll learn how to choose the right foundation, perfect a smoky eye and master the statement lip. Dates are flexible and price is £170 / annual membership.
Diane von Furstenberg Teaches Building a Fashion Brand
In this Masterclass run course, queen of the wrap dress DVF herself teaches you how to build a brand. You’ll learn how to create a visual identity, build loyalty, stay true to your vision and launch your product. This course is ideal for those with a keen interest in the business side of the industry. Dates are flexible, price is £170 / annual membership.
Marc Jacobs Teaches Fashion Design
Marc Jacobs’ infamous grunge collection got him fired. It also won him the CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year Award. In his first online fashion design class for MasterClass, the 11-time CFDA Award winner teaches his hands-on process for creating clothes that push boundaries and set trends. Learn Marc’s construction techniques, how he creates unique shapes and silhouettes, and how you can develop your own ideas from the first sketch to the final piece. Dates are flexible, price is £170 / annual membership.
Fashion Photography 101 with Lara Jade
Creative Live’s fashion photography course with photographer and blogger Lara Jade promises to take you through every stage of a fashion shoot – from casting a styling team and model to the shoot day itself. Including tips on shooting in-studio and on-location, lighting techniques, model direction, as well as retouching and social media advertising, this course gives 101%. Dates are flexible, price is $149 / annual membership or $39 / monthly membership.
Fashion Design Diploma Course
What are the five stages of the fashion cycle? No? You need New Skills Academy’s Fashion Design course. Offering a comprehensive overview of the design industry, specifically exploring elements of design and career options within the field, this course ensures access to comprehensive study material 24 hours a day, meaning you can study anytime, anywhere. Dates are flexible and price is £100.
Fashion Illustration with Mood Fabrics
Benjamin Mach teaches the fundamentals of drawing bodies and garments, starting with the ‘Nine Heads’ technique for rendering an elongated body. Sharing his technique for capturing the drape and feel of fabric, this course will take your sketches that much further. By the end of this class, Creativebug aims to help you understand not only how to draw fashion illustrations, but how to create a mood board and a capsule collection. Dates are flexible, price is US$7.95 for 1 hour.
Sustainable Fashion by Copenhagen Business School
Copenhagen has swiftly become fashion’s sustainability capital and – while it’s a little tricky to make the trip right now – this course offers a comprehensive overview of business model theory. Based on discussing business models as essential tools in the transformation towards more sustainable businesses, this course is free to enrol. Dates are flexible.
Fashion Styling and Image Making
Business of Fashion’s all-encompassing course offers valuable insights into styling, creative direction and the history of the fashion image. You’ll obtain a comprehensive overview of the styling ecosystem, understand how styling is executed by top-tier creatives, publications and brands and gain insight into creative processes across platforms. This BoF Professional course has flexible dates and costs $240 / annual membership or $30 / monthly membership.
The Professional Make-up Artistry Course
The Institute of Make-up Artistry’s online educational programme offers an up-to-date and comprehensive course covering every aspect of make-up artistry. Offering personal tutors and product discount on make-up tools and products, this course has evolved to understand the needs of students at this time. The aim of the course is to provide you with the knowledge and skills required both for a career as a professional makeup artist or as a keen hobbyist. Dates are flexible, price is £699.