Italian Courses and Fashion in Florence
Study the Italian Language and Fashion in Florence
Looking to dive deep into the world of style? At Parola Italian language school, you can combine your Italian language course with specialized fashion history lessons.
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Schedule: 4 hours per week (two sessions).
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Curriculum: A journey through fashion history, covering the 18th century through contemporary global trends.
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Focus: In-depth analysis of Italian fashion and its worldwide influence.
These lessons are designed to be the ultimate add-on for students taking Italian language courses in Florence who want to understand the cultural fabric of Italy.
Learn Italian and Study Fashion History in Florence
Experience the perfect fusion of language and style at Parola Italian language school.
Our specialized fashion program in Florence explores the profound impact of contemporary Italian fashion on the global stage.
Through expert instruction, students discover how history, art, culture, and technology converge to shape modern silhouettes and international trends.
To bring these concepts to life, the course includes guided visits to iconic Florentine landmarks, such as the Gucci Museum and the Ferragamo Museum, offering an immersive look at the heritage that defines global luxury.
Course Structure & Flexibility
Our program is designed to fit your unique schedule, seamlessly blending language acquisition with cultural education:
- Language Integration: combine your fashion studies with 10 or 20 hours of Italian language instruction per week.
- Fashion History: engage in a weekly 4-hour session dedicated to the History of Fashion, with a primary focus on Italian excellence.
- Customizable Duration: choose a program that suits you, with options ranging from 4 to 16 hours of fashion lessons per month.
- Exclusive Add-ons: enhance your experience with an optional Personal Shopping Tour in Florence.
Accompanied by a private style assistant, you’ll explore the city’s best boutiques (available upon request; not included in standard tuition).
The Art of Paper Marbling in Florence
In addition to our fashion and language programs, Parola is proud to offer traditional Florentine marbling workshops. Discover the intricate techniques of this historic craft in the heart of the city where it flourished.
Interested in joining us? For more information on our fashion courses or marbling workshops, please contact us at info@parola.it.
Goal of Our Fashion History Course in Florence
Our Fashion History Course in Florence aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the evolution of fashion, exploring its cultural, social, and artistic influences throughout history.
Upon completing this fashion course, students will have a thorough understanding of the fashion industry and the key designers who have shaped it over the past century.
Students and teachers will also engage in discussions on topics such as sociology, gender, and identity as they relate to fashion. Moreovere, our Italian language and fashion program includes interactive lessons showing paintings, fashions, photographs, and films about Italian fashion history.
Students will have the opportunity to explore significant fashion museums throughout Florence. Therefore, Fashion tours of Florentine shops will offer an unforgettable opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich style and vibrant culture of the city.
Alice Cozzi. Fashion Teacher and Industry Professional in Florence
Meet our esteemed fashion instructor and seasoned industry expert based in the heart of Florence. Parola’s Italian fashion courses are led by Alice Cozzi, an accomplished fashion industry expert who holds an MA in Fashion from the University of Florence, is currently a doctoral candidate at the University of Reading, and is also the visionary founder of Florence Fashion Tour. In addition, Alice has taught various courses throughout her career, from Fashion History to Digital Marketing for Fashion.
FFT offers expertly curated personal shopping tours and professional image consulting services in the heart of Florence.
If you have any requests regarding any specific course, please contact FFT or call +39 338 3823126.
Program of Our Fashion History Course in Florence
Our fashion program covers the essential elements that led to nowadays’ fashion.
- Introduction to the history of costume and fashion. The function of clothes in expressing gender, identity, and social class
- The 1950s: The Great Era of Italian Cinema and the Birth of Haute Couture
- 1960’s: Hippies and the successful Ready to Wear
- 1970’s: Fashion as an expression of freedom and the self. From Elio Fiorucci to Yves Saint Laurent
- 1980’s: Excess and extravagance of Italian fashion
- 1990’s: Luxury brands and minimalism
- The 2000s to today: Instabrands and the development of fast fashion
Fashion Nowadays in the World
Students will cover the most relevant fashion designers of the last decade and be asked to recognize the influences of culture, art, and history on fashion today.
Note: Our fashion course may be taken by itself or combined with any Italian courses as a supplementary class.
Note: Please visit our course prices for Florence’s language course options.
Prices For a Course on the History of Fashion
The prices of our fashion courses are in combination with the Italian lessons. I remind you that the courses might include a tour of the fashion shops in Florence with an extra cost of a personal shopping assistant.
1 week
- €120
2 week
- €240
3 week
- €360
4 week
- €480
Florence Fashion Tour with Parola School in Florence
Florence Fashion Tour is a renowned fashion service company in Florence that runs shopping tours in the historic center of the city.
Our language institute in Florence cooperates with Florence Fashion Tours, which provides our students with personal shopping tours in the Florentine historic center.
FFT guarantees outstanding personal shopping services to all Parola’s students interested in fashion and purchasing the excellent array of fashion brands in Florence. Undoubtedly, FFT’s fashion services can help discover authentic Italian style.
For more detailed information, get in touch with us.
Individual Fashion Lessons in Florence
After its Italian language courses in Florence, Parola school also offers individual fashion lessons, priced at €30 per hour with a minimum of 4 hours.
Contact Parola institute for help arranging the best combined course for you.
Enrollment in Our Fashion Course in Florence
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