Learn How to Become a Fashion Designer in Real Life

From 374 C$ /h

Learn directly from an established international award-winning Canadian fashion designer based in Milan. In 2007 I graduated from the fashion design program at Istituto Marangoni in Milan. In 2008 I launched my eponymous Christopher brand. Now I own and operate a successful label featuring men's and women's contemporary apparel, footwear, and accessories.

I would like to share my knowledge and help students who are studying fashion design or fashion business or who are starting their career in the industry.

I can teach you the essentials for planning a cohesive collection, help you with CAD design: Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, graphic design, tech packs, marketing plans, sales plans, business planning, sourcing materials and production, budgeting, production management and quality control etc.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Milan, Italy

At teacher's location :

Meeting Loft Milano, Via Enrico Tazzoli, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

Online from Italy

About Me

Christopher is the Founder and Creative Director of the Christopher brand specializing in designing and producing high-quality men’s and women’s clothing and accessories made in Italy and sold around the world.

He has received numerous accolades over the years
including:
-Canadian Menswear Designer of the Year Award, CAFA (2019)
-Visionary Award from Fashion Group International, FGI (2018)
-Notable Award Nominee for Fashion in Canada, Notable (2015-2014)
-Canada’s Top 100 Most Influential People, Alberta Youth Congress (2014)
-Mercedes-Benz Start-Up Program Finalist, Toronto Fashion Week (2012)

He has been featured in many top media publications including: L’Uomo Vogue Italia, Women's Wear Daily, Forbes, GQ Brazil, Monocle, Elle, Fashion, SCHÖN!, Hello!, Huffington Post, Esquire China, and Flare...

Celebrities he has dressed include:
-Actors: Michael Shannon (The Shape of Water), Don Cheadle (The Avengers), John Boyega (Star Wars), Wilson Cruz (Star Trek: Discovery), Ron MacLean (CBC)
-Formula 1 Drivers: Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), George Russell (Mercedes), Nicholas Latifi (Williams)
-Musicians: Shawn Mendes, and Howie-D of the Backstreet Boys
-Athletes: MLB Star Jose Bautista, NBA star DeMarre Carroll, Canadian soccer star Tosaint Ricketts
-Film Producers: Gary Michael Walters (Drive) and Andrea Iervolino (The Merchant of Venice)
-Bands: Marianas Trench, and Walk Off The Earth

Education

Fashion Design, Istituto Marangoni, Milan - Graduation 2007
Marketing Communications, BCIT, Vancouver - Graduation 2001
Bachelor of Arts Degree, UBC, Vancouver - Graduation 2000

Experience / Qualifications

Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Christopher has chosen his real name to represent himself in the fashion world. He was educated at Istituto Marangoni in Milan, a renowned institution synonymous with fashion, design, and art. Since his debut, this intrepid designer has achieved a meteoric rise in the fashion industry. In 2014 he established a design studio in Milan to produce, with pride, in this splendid country.

The passion that Christopher expresses is almost palpable, and apparent in every aspect of his life. He is versatile and particularly focused on beautiful, innovative details. He has an innate curiosity and is inspired by anatomy, architecture, geometry, and from
other art forms such as cooking. His ultimate style icon is Sean Connery’s James Bond.

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Fashion design

Start-up business

Marketing

Availability of a typical week

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New York

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At student's home

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Juan

5.0

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Learn from the essentials to the most complex techniques that you will need to be a fashion designer.
Sewing, pattern making and draping.
I can prepare you and review your portfolio to get accepted in to the most prestigious fashion schools.
As well as tailor a special class for you, according to your needs.

Alina

5.0

(8)

Professional Artist with education and experience 10 years. Run the program from basic drawing to free-abstract visual expression. I explain and show in a clear language, accessible even to those who have never done drawing. Teaching painting, graphics, decorative art, academic drawing and many other things. Preparing for the entrance exams or helping students already. I believe that the main task for a teacher is to make the student interested in learning and to bring new material well and easily. Each student needs an individual learning approach and creative personality development.

Ayda

5.0

(8)

In this course you will learn how to build a coherent, professional brand for fashion and luxury projects – from the first idea to a complete online presence.
We will work step-by-step on your own brand (or a project I provide), developing a strong visual identity and a clear marketing strategy that you can apply immediately.

You’ll learn how to:

Define your brand story, values and target audience

Create moodboards and color palettes that fit the fashion/luxury world

Design key brand elements (logo direction, typography, imagery style)

Plan your social media strategy (Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, etc.)

Structure and design a simple website or portfolio that reflects your brand

Generate packaging and presentation ideas that feel premium and consistent

Keep a brand style guide so everything – posts, website, packaging – looks aligned

The class is practical and creative: we will review real examples, analyze successful fashion brands, and build your own brand step by step.
Suitable for beginners to advanced students; you only need curiosity and a passion for fashion and design.

Mediseh

5.0

(8)

Develop your creative skills in fashion with Adobe tools

As a designer specializing in the development of creative projects, I offer personalized courses in Fashion Design and Adobe software: Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

Whether you are a fashion student, young designer, professional or simply passionate about the world of fashion, the courses are adapted to your level, your needs and your objectives.

In the program :

Adobe Illustrator — Technical drawing and graphic design

• Technical drawing of clothing and representation of silhouettes.
• Illustration of details, seams and finishes.
• Creation of patterns, graphic compositions and repetitions.

Adobe Photoshop — Visual Research and Illustration

• Creation of mood boards and development of visual research.
• Fashion illustration and exploration of colours.
• Image retouching and visual manipulation.
• Development of creative concepts.

Adobe InDesign — Page Layout and Presentation

• Creation and layout of portfolios.
• Presentation of collections and creative projects.
• Creation of research boards and presentation files.

A personalized and practical approach

Each course is designed to meet your specific goals. We can work on learning software, developing technical skills, a personal project, or creating a portfolio.

The goal is to give you the tools and methodology needed to transform your ideas into coherent visual proposals, while developing your own creative sensibility.

The courses are available in French and English.

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