Language

Spanish

Start date

October 2026

Frequency

Evening

Duration

9 Months

Credits

60

Course Coordination

REPARTO

Develop skills and knowledge in sustainable fashion creation, combining traditional design with new technologies or digital design, while emphasizing the importance of the circular economy in the fashion industry

The  Master's Degree in Fashion Design provides you with the knowledge to develop collections with a unique identity, using innovative and sustainable methodologies.

A key strength of the program is its emphasis on construction techniques that blend craftsmanship with computer-aided design (CAD, CLO), digital prototyping, and emerging production systems. It also includes trend research through big data analysis and the use of artificial intelligence tools, exploring emerging production systems and cutting-edge technologies like augmented reality and 3D printing.

The program will also equip you with tools to understand ethics and social responsibility in fashion, promoting sustainable business models and inclusive approaches that celebrate diversity and accessibility within the industry. Additionally, you will learn to challenge conventional beauty standards and design garments that are accessible and empathetic to all people, transforming contemporary fashion into a more inclusive and enriching space.

This programme is taught at IED Gran Vía - Palacio de Altamira.

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Acquire advanced skills in research, innovative design, sustainability, and technology to lead the ethical and cutting-edge future of the fashion industry.

You will learn to combine theory and practice through several stages. You will begin by exploring the fundamentals of contemporary fashion, from its history to trend analysis and the study of the current market. You will familiarize yourself with advanced methodologies for researching and anticipating emerging trends. Then, you will develop skills in conceptual design and learn how to bring your ideas to commercial collections. In the technical phase, you will discover how to integrate technologies such as CAD, 3D printing, and augmented reality into design, applying principles of sustainability and the circular economy to reduce waste and reuse materials. Finally, in the Master's Thesis (TFM), you will have the opportunity to apply all this knowledge in a personal project, demonstrating your expertise in the field of fashion.

This program is designed for graduates of Higher Artistic Education, as well as those holding degrees in any Design discipline, Fine Arts, Engineering, Architecture, or Technical Architecture. It is aimed at individuals who wish to enhance their professional development through specialized skills, and who also have a genuine interest in the world of fashion and the current issues related to clothing in contemporary culture.

This master's program responds to the need for voices capable of addressing the current and future challenges and needs of the fashion world, both from the perspective of businesses and users. You will combine your learning in workshops where you can experiment with a wide range of tools, methodologies, and advanced techniques, while also developing communication, management, and critical thinking skills.

Collaboration with companies, guidance from a team of active professionals, and extracurricular activities such as talks or visits will prepare you to face the professional reality with a well-rounded profile.

At the end of the master's, you will be prepared to work in the following areas:

Fashion Designer

Trend Researcher

Product Manager

Fashion Consultant

Textile Designer

Sustainability Manager

Fashion Entrepreneur

Syllabus

CULTURE AND DESIGN

Contemporary Fashion History
Key Elements of Culture and Design
Innovation and Social Impact
Social, Economic, and Technological Realities



RESEARCH AND TREN ANALYSIS

Research Methodologies
Consumer Behavior Analysis and Trends



DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF ADVANCED COLLECTIONS

Projects: Collection Development



TECHNOLOGY AND CONTEMPORARY FASHION a

Volúmenes avanzados: Sistemas constructivos

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Emerging Technologies in Fashion
Digital Prototyping and New Production Systems
Advanced Volumes: Construction Systems



Companies

Strategy

Start-Up



TFM

Master's Thesis

*The faculty, schedules, and location indicated in this academic program may be subject to change due to organizational needs or availability. These changes will be made to ensure the quality and proper development of academic activities, and will be communicated to students in a timely manner.

Faculty

Course Coordinator

REPARTO

Margil Peña y Ana Viglione

Teacher

Carlota Barrera

Founder and Creative Director of her brand

Teacher

Helena Grimaldi

Teacher

Amara Caruncho Ledo

Creative Director of Coconutscankill

Teacher

Guillermo Diaz

Teacher

Miguel Becer

Creative Director of MANÉMANÉ

Teacher

Maria Blanco

Founder and Creative Director of Jane Bardot

Teacher

Martxel Montero

Freelance Stylist and Fashion Editor at Acero Magazine

Teacher

Sandra Alejandre

Teacher

Sergio Eiris Bello

Designer, Stylist, Art Direction, and Fashion Consulting

Teacher

Ana Surma

Teacher

Pilar Prior Hernández

Teacher

Diego Rivera

Founder and Head of Communication at Jane Bardot

Projects

Fashion Design and Styling

Madrid

Hybrid Love

Fashion Design and Styling

Madrid

SELF

News

28 October 2026

National Portfolio Day Milan 2026

In its 60th anniversary year, IED hosts the Milan edition of National Portfolio Day, the international event for anyone who wants to study or specialize in art, design, fashion and visual communication.

Collage with three vertical photos of three models walking the catwalk at 080 Barcelona Fashion

27 October 2026

Collections from the IED creative community bring creativity and talent to 080 Barcelona Fashion

Acceptance Letter, Compte Spain and L’Amar took to the runway at the international fashion event’s most diverse and original edition yet, presenting three collections that celebrated humour, experimented with exaggerated volumes and paid tribute to resistance.

26 October 2026

Architetture mutevoli del corpo: IED at FGI 2026

A fashion show exploring the ever-changing architectures of the body

Art and design exhibition featuring two central rocks sewn with printed fabrics

23 October 2026

“Valor Ancestral: Latam Creative Talent 2026” makes a stop at IED Barcelona

Following its presentation at IED Madrid and ahead of its move to IED Kunsthal Bilbao, the latest edition of the international exhibition, an initiative promoted by IED since 2022, was on display to coincide with the Barcelona campus’s activities as part of Barcelona Design Week.

Carousel of models on the catwalk of a fashion show

23 October 2026

Acceptance Letter, the label founded by IED Barcelona lecturer Jeakyong Sim, wins the 080 Barcelona Fashion / Rec.0 competition

The label has been recognised as the best emerging local fashion proposal in the 15th edition of the initiative, which has previously awarded IED alumni such as Guillermo Justicia and Elna Solans.

22 October 2026

One student and four alumni from IED Kunsthal Bilbao, alongside two alumni from IED Madrid, awarded scholarships to study at Central Saint Martins

The selected designers have taken part in an intensive two-week programme in London, linked to the Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum's Transmissions project.

Female model posing on a rock wearing a white wool wide-sleeved sweater

22 October 2026

IED Barcelona Alumni Andrea Trescolí showcases two looks that put circularity into practice in fashion at Rec.0

From 4 to 7 November, she will showcase her creations entered in a competition for emerging designers who use materials and processes aimed at reducing waste, as part of the festival’s Fashion Design Schools Exhibition at the Igualada Leather Museum (Barcelona).

06 October 2026

150 students begin the 2026–2027 Academic Year on IED Barcelona’s Master’s, Postgraduate and Foundation Courses

The Welcome Event for Master’s and Postgraduate students took place on 1 and 2 October, featuring a new edition of the “Designing for the Many” workshop and the opening lecture. Foundation students received their welcome on 5 October.

06 October 2026

Public Program IED.60, October 2026

This month, IED’s Public Program continues to take design beyond the classroom, creating opportunities for dialogue with audiences, cultural institutions, businesses and professional communities.

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Exhibitions and Festival

06 October 2026 - 01 September 2027

Barcelona

“The Beetle Bottle” and “Mis queridos Ascos” at “Matter Matters. Designing with the World”

The projects created by IED Barcelona alumni Abdelaziz Moustafa (Product Design) and Violeta Mata (Fashion Design) have been selected to be part of this exhibition at the Museu del Disseny-DHub.