Who we are
The Italian Institute of Fashion Management, Milano, born out of a vision: to contribute to happiness of advancing generations. IIFM is where game changers connect education and action to go beyond the present world. As an innovative, student-focused institute, we prepare innovators and leaders to not just engage in an ever-evolving world—but to shape it.
At IIFM you’ll find a vital community of academics, researchers, staff, students and alumni working together in a spirit of innovation and enterprise for a better world. Leadership at IIFM draws on strategic vision, deep expertise, and limitless enthusiasm to create and foster an innovative environment for managers and entrepreneurs.
Imagine a place bursting with an entrepreneurial spirit, a commitment to personal freedom and a passion for new discoveries. A vibrant, internationally, inclusive campus with a focus on developing the soft skills that are a prerequisite in the modern global economy.
OUR 6 COMMITMENTS TO YOUR FUTURE
We are pioneers in higher education for fashion management, bringing together a relevant faculty of top industry professionals, insightful professors, and emerging managers. Our mission is to empower and inspire the next generation of visionary leaders in the fashion world.
For us, education is not just a teaching activity. It's the learning experience you'll have, the person you'll become, and the impact you'll make in the industry. Every year, we measure this impact because our goal is to constantly improve for the next generation. Our mission is to empower you. We are not just an institute—we are career makers.
We anticipate the fashion industry's needs through programs that directly aligns with their emerging demands. Our curriculum of studies are designed through the IIFM approach: decoding and encoding industry emerging changes into programs, integrating real-time insights to ensure students are trained for the future, not for the present.
A truly global experience, from day one. At IIFM, we embrace diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment where cultures from around the world come together. Through collaborations with prestigious international universities, we offer a truly global perspective, empowering our students to thrive in an interconnected world.
Our programs are carefully crafted and updated around clear, well-defined professional roles, ensuring that students are not only prepared for today’s fashion and luxury industries but are also equipped to lead tomorrow. Each course is designed to guide students through specific career paths, offering targeted skills and knowledge, to align with industry demands.
Fashion is an interdisciplinary field. We believe that to become a skilled manager, it’s essential to blend and disciplines often overlooked in traditional academic settings—from management to design. This fusion creates a strategic vision and a deep, all-encompassing preparation for the future of fashion.
