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ABOUT US

MILANO FASHION INSTITUTE

The Business School of Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana – CNMI (The National Chamber for Italian Fashion)


A place where passion, creativity, and excellence meet to shape the future leaders of the fashion world. Studying at MFI means connecting directly with the industry and learning from the professionals behind the most iconic brands. MFI is the Business School of Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, the non-profit organization that coordinates and promotes Italian fashion worldwide, and it is the main organizer of the Milano Fashion Week. 

 

MILANO FASHION INSTITUTE is the business school of the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI), in collaboration with Italian and international universities.

Since its foundation, MFI has represented a cutting-edge fashion school, continuously growing. The world of fashion and luxury constantly evolves, MFI evolves with it.

Studying at MFI means living fashion, not just observing it. The Master’s programs combine theoretical and practical knowledge, real projects, hands-on experiences, and direct contact with industry professionals. MFI programs transform passion into a concrete career, whether the focus is on luxury, marketing, retail management, or design. Each Master is co-designed with CNMI to meet the needs of leading brands.

At MFI, students become part of an international community connecting brands, designers, entrepreneurs, and institutions from around the world. The institute’s goal is to train the managers of the future, ready to seize opportunities in an ever-evolving industry shaped by innovation, sustainability, and new global dynamics.

 

 

CAMERA NAZIONALE DELLA MODA ITALIANA

Since 2022, Milano Fashion Institute has been the advanced school of CNMI, the non-profit organization that regulates, coordinates, and promotes the development of Italian fashion, representing its highest cultural values and organizing Milan Fashion Week. CNMI protects, coordinates, and enhances the image of Italian fashion in Italy and abroad and is the main point of reference for all national and international initiatives aimed at promoting Italian style, culture, and creativity. Discover CNMI members.

 

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"We are the non-profit association that coordinates, promotes, and supports the development of Italian Fashion. Through MFI, we train the next generation of fashion specialists, who learn directly from top Italian professionals, managers, and faculty, ready to contribute to brand success from day one."

- CAMERA NAZIONALE DELLA MODA ITALIANA -

 

 

 



 

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THESE ARE OUR IDENTITY TRAITS:

MASTERING THE CRAFT FOR FASHION EXCELLENCE
A QUALIFIED PLACEMENT FOR YOUR CAREER
A GLOBAL VISION FOR FUTURE LEADERS
MASTERING THE CRAFT FOR FASHION EXCELLENCE

THESE ARE THE MILESTONES OF OUR HISTORY

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2007
MFI was founded in Milan to create a university centre of excellence at the service of the Fashion System. The city's most prestigious institutions are behind it: the City of Milan, Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (the Italian Fashion Council), together with a pool of Milanese Universities.

2009
MFI kicks off its first academic year with a Master in Fashion Direction: Brand and Product Management.

2011
All postgraduate masters courses become international as the Milan fashion scene speaks to the whole world. Our campus immediately welcomes students from all corners of the globe.

2012
Our educational model becomes the subject of study and is presented as excellence in Hong Kong at 'DesignEd Asia 2012', the international benchmark event for teachers, researchers, and trend analysts organized by Hong Kong Polytechnic University, School of Design.

2015
The 'Short Courses' and 'Executive Programs' divisions are launched to meet the needs of the Fashion and Luxury Brand world. 
In the same year, the Unit for the support of international cooperation projects is created: the training and research center works in partnership with government agencies, ministries and governments, with ad-hoc programs for the support of the fashion systems all over the world.

2019
The first international partnerships are created with the most qualified universities in the world: the Mackenzie University, Sao Paulo, Brazil, become partner of MFI.

2020
Thanks to the extraordinary results achieved in just a few years, MFI becomes a proactive and educational partner of Camera della Moda Italiana. The first university master's diploma in Brand & Sustainability Management is launched, unique at a global level.

2022
Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana officially joins MFI, taking part as well of the Scientific Board. 
In the same year, MFI becomes Official Member of the Advisory Committee of the CNMI Sustainable Fashion Awards, reserved to the most important international institutions and non-profit organizations.

2023
Once again, MFI is leading the way in innovating fashion education. The first multi-disciplinary Master in Fashion Direction: Fashion Design & Management is activated, the first globally to train Specialist Fashion Designers for the Ready-to-Wear. The National Chamber of Italian Fashion acquires full governance of the Consortium. Carlo Capasa becomes the president of Milano Fashion Institute.

 

 

 

GOVERNANCE

PRESIDENT: Carlo Capasa

DEAN: Simone Cipriani