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BUSI 3101 / FDES 3301 Trends Forecasting for the Fashion Industry
Studio Art & Fashion Design Program
Florence, Italy
Dates: early Jan 2026 - late Apr 2026
BUSI 3101 / FDES 3301 Trends Forecasting for the Fashion Industry
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Santa Reparata International School of Art
Location: Florence, Italy
Primary Subject Area: Humanities
Other Subject Area: Business, Fashion Design
Instruction in: English
Course Code: HUM 231/BUSI-FDES 3101
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 200, 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
DESCRIPTION
Students will study demographic, economic, social and historical forces and learn how to translate them into fashion forecasts. The course will analyze the basic principles of current trends, fashion fairs, and textile districts. Particular attention will be given to the Italian Apparel Industry, understanding its textile traditions and the most current clothing trends. Visits to forecasting bookstores, exhibitions, and fashion studios will be part of the learning process.