Language

Spanish

Start date

July 2027

Frequency

Part-time

Duration

10 days

Credits

50 Hours

Course Coordination

Silvia Gallego

Price

1.900 €

Explore the possibilities of having a creative and strategic fashion styling profile, creating unique visual narratives with garments.

In this Summer Course in Fashion Styling you’ll learn the history, roles and evolution of this exciting and crucial fashion industry profile.  

In a world where fashion is evolving and trends change at a breathtaking pace, styling is essential to understand how to interpret and adapt these trends to the personal needs and expectations of customers and brands.  

In this 2-week course, you’ll learn the basics of personal and professional image consulting, editorial and photography styling, and the fundamentals of makeup.  

You’ll study theoretical content and gain experience in practical sessions, focus on aspects related to colour theory, how to analyse body morphology and adapt trends to different body types. 

Information to decide

A unique course in Bilbao to project your creative talent in a fundamental fashion field.

Structured in several content blocks, the course includes days dedicated to practical exercises and evaluating the work done.  

The learning experience is project based, a method that gives you first-hand experience of the subject, letting you put what you’ve learned into practice in a real-life context.  

The renowned stylist Silvia Gallego coordinates a team of specialized professionals, combining theory with practice in the learning process.  

This course is ideal for anyone interested in the field who wants to acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills, both for personal use and to explore job opportunities. No prior knowledge of fashion styling is required.  

Of particular interest to a wide range of profiles:  

  • Students, graduates, fashion design professionals, as well as people with an interest in the world of design and styling 
  • Fashion bloggers and influencers 
  • People interested in fashion consulting or personal shopping  
  • Audiovisual communication and advertising students, graduates and professionals 
  • Students, graduates and professionals in the Fine Arts and similar disciplines who want to join teams to develop styling projects 

The Summer Course in Fashion Styling is a one-of-a-kind in the city of Bilbao, due to its format and the specific training in the field given by a team of professionals, people who have already made their name in the sector. 

It’s a course well aligned with the reality of the market in both the local and global context, giving you numerous professional opportunities to get started in the field.  

Living this experience at IED means you’ll be studying at a prestigious fashion design school. What’s more, Bilbao is a city with a vibrant cultural and artistic scene, so choosing this 2-week course puts you in an place that inspires creativity and offers unique perspectives. 

Syllabus

An introduction to fashion styling and image consulting

Personal and professional image consulting 

Practical session on fashion styling and image consulting applying the knowledge acquired in real case scenarios. 

Evaluation of the practical work done

Introduction to editorial fashion styling

Fashion photography and visual styling

Makeup in the world of image consulting and the fashion editorial

Practical session applying the knowledge acquired in a simulated photo shoot. 

Evaluation of the practical work done

Faculty

Course Leader

Silvia Gallego

Teacher

Jesús Muñoz

Teacher

Ana Vega

Teacher

Inma Fiuza

News

Professional fashion catwalk with models parading

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Acceptance Letter (by IED Barcelona lecturer Jeakyong Sim), Compte Spain and L’AMAR (brands founded respectively by IED Madrid alumni Santi Mozas and Nacho Lamar) will take to the catwalk at Spain’s most international fashion event in October.

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More than 200 students from 52 nationalities open the 2026-2027 academic year of the IED Barcelona

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Fashion show and festival: the IED Public Programme is back

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From Turin to Tokyo: IED and Pioneer Denim bring new visions of denim to the international runway

Projects by students on IED Torino’s Undergraduate Programme in Fashion Design, developed using materials supplied by the company, are heading to Tranoï Tokyo and Denim Première Vision as part of the collaboration with Pioneer Denim, bringing together research, experimentation and product culture.

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IED Madrid Alumni Talent at OMODA Madrid es Moda 2026

Designers and IED Madrid alumni Luis Berrendero and Carlota Barrera have taken part in this edition’s programme, alongside other IED Madrid initiatives such as its Fashion Show 2026 and the event with Roberto Verino.

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14 September 2026 - 18 September 2026

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IED Barcelona 2026 Undergraduate Welcome Week

The welcome event for undergraduate students, teachers and staff to mark the official opening of the new academic year will take place on Monday 14 September.

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IED Barcelona is offering this workshop, where participants will discover, guided by architect and lecturer Gianfranco La Cognata – Laco 2, how design takes shape through illustration.