MILAN

WELCOME TO MILAN, THE CAPITAL OF FASHION CAPITALS

Milan is the undisputed capital of fashion, with over 800 showrooms, the headquarters of around 12,000 fashion companies, and nearly 6,000 stores. Above all, over the years Milan has managed to create a delicate balance found nowhere else, becoming one of the very few cities in the world where all aspects of the fashion supply chain are present: not only the creative ateliers, but also operational headquarters, photography studios, design offices, scouting agencies, publishing, events, lifestyle, and more. This combination of realities has made the strength of “Made in Italy” and turned the city into a large open-air stage for fashion, hosting the most important trade fairs in the world and, of course, the famous Milan Fashion Week.

Milan is also home to the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, which brings together the main Italian luxury brands and is the primary organizer of Milan Fashion Week.

Milan is a young, international, vibrant city in constant evolution. Thanks to its industrial and academic excellence, it is the top Italian city for the number of students coming from all over the world.

From this combination of knowledge and networks, Milano Fashion Institute (MFI) was born, offering students unique access to all the opportunities of the fashion system, all within a single city.

Milan offers much more: culture, art, nightlife, entertainment, friendships, and discoveries. MFI students already hold the keys to enter the Italian fashion world, living a complete experience between study and practice.

Attending a Master’s in Italy means accessing the most important fashion and luxury supply chain in the world, where education and business are perfectly integrated. From design and collection development to business management and communication, Italy combines two unique elements: Italian craftsmanship and a global vision. The country represents 41% of the European Fashion System, followed by Germany, Spain, and France.

Milan Fashion Week goes beyond runways and international glamour: it is the moment when Italy shows the world the strength of the fashion industry, one of the pillars of the national economy. Fashion is creativity, but also industry, work, exports, and culture—a driving force that keeps the country competitive in global markets.

Over 170 events—including physical and digital shows, presentations, and collateral events—reshape the city’s creative landscape. Alongside historic major maisons, space is growing for emerging brands, with a focus on sustainability, inclusion, and the promotion of Made in Italy.

Today, the fashion sector accounts for 5% of Italy’s GDP, generating 75 billion euros of added value, 65 billion of which come from exports.