Polimoda Information

Polimoda is a leading fashion school in Florence, shaping a new generation of creators for the global fashion and luxury industry. Rooted in Made in Italy and driven by an international vision, we combine rigorous education with hands-on methodology, research, and constant dialogue with the real world of brands. With 2,000 students — 80% international from 107 countries — Polimoda is more than an institute: it’s a creative campus where design, business, communication, culture, and technology meet. Since 2022, we have collaborated with the United Nations Office for Partnerships to help design the future of fashion around sustainability, inclusivity, and climate action, becoming the first academic institution to join the UN Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network. What we offer • 70 programs: Undergraduate (2–4 years), Masters (9 months), Short Courses (1 month), Online, Orientation & Semester courses • Faculty of 200+ industry professionals • A global network of 2,000+ companies across fashion, luxury, publishing, and art direction • Mentorships, talks, and collaborations with leading voices shaping the industry Where we are Florence, across two campuses — Villa Favard and Manifattura Tabacchi — forming an integrated educational hub of 15,000+ sqm, with advanced labs for apparel, footwear, leather goods, knitwear, textile research, and photography. As of 2026, Polimoda is chaired by President Niccolò Ricci and directed by Massimiliano Giornetti. Connect with us Explore programs, collaborations, and career pathways — and join the community building what’s next in fashion.