Fashion Styling
(2weeks)
Neo-Chinese Fashion Styling Course
Where Chinese aesthetics meet contemporary fashion.
Explore traditional culture through modern styling, from inspiration to creation.
Hands-on practice, cultural immersion, and a final fashion editorial—crafted in Shanghai at SIFEC.
PROJECT INTRODUCTION
This course is designed for learners interested in Chinese culture and fashion. It aims to connect traditional Chinese aesthetics with contemporary fashion practice.
Over two weeks, students will experience a structured journey from understanding to creation. The course begins with an introduction to the history of Chinese dress and key aesthetic symbols. Through hands-on activities such as pattern drawing and Chinese-style accessory making, students develop a practical understanding of Eastern aesthetics. The second stage focuses on application. Students learn personal style analysis and Neo-Chinese styling techniques, supported by research visits to museums and buyer stores. The course concludes with a complete styling project. Under professional guidance, students independently create a Neo-Chinese fashion editorial, covering concept development, makeup and hair, styling, and photoshoot execution.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Chinese & international students interested in Chinese culture and fashion. No prior experience required.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
– KNOWLEDGE –
- Understand key silhouettes and styles from different periods of Chinese dress history.
- Recognize the meaning of traditional Chinese patterns and their use in modern design.
- Gain insight into the work and design approaches of leading contemporary Chinese designers.
– SKILLS –
- Apply basic personal style analysis and styling techniques.
- Experience traditional accessory-making processes.
- Learn core techniques in modern makeup and hairstyling.
- Plan and execute a complete styling project from mood board to final editorial.
– OUTCOMES –
- Develop a clear personal fashion aesthetic.
- Produce one high-quality fashion editorial.
- Receive a course completion certificate.
COURSE ADVANTAGES
- Project-Based Learning: No professional background required. Students learn through a clear structure of theory, practice, and creation.
- Immersive Cultural Experience: Includes museum-based learning and research visits to local buyer stores and fabric markets.
- From Concept to Final Editorial: The course emphasizes the full creative process, guiding students from inspiration to final photoshoot.
- Small-Class Teaching: Small groups ensure individual guidance and a focused learning environment.