LUXURY FASHION AND ACCESSORIES MANAGEMENT

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The Master of Science in Luxury Management – Fashion and Accessories Management is a unique specialization designed to meet the specific needs of luxury retail brands. It prepares you to make your first step into an international career. It seeks to educate the next generation of retail and global marketing managers, specifically within the Luxury Retail sector.

The MSc in Fashion and Accessories Management avails oneself of a mix of academic content and professional collaborations. It is designed to train and develop specifically-educated managers to craft innovative solutions to the highly complex queries in the luxury retail environment.

You learn the complexity of the luxury industry and the inter-relationships between all business functions within a luxury retail environment and develop the skills and behaviors to become trustworthy brand ambassadors.

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What You Will Gain from an MSc in Luxury Management – Fashion and Accessories Management

  • Master the skills needed to manage a luxury retail environment while upholding brand heritage, values, and exclusivity.
  • Develop expertise in customer relationship management to enhance brand loyalty and business growth.
  • Gain critical insights into how luxury brands successfully expand and position themselves in global markets.
  • Cultivate an appreciation for the intangible, emotional, and sensory aspects of luxury experiences.
  • Acquire essential tools and strategies for attracting, developing, and retaining top talent in the luxury sector.

An Overview

The Master of Science in Luxury Management Fashion and Accessories Management is a distinctive and comprehensive specialization tailored to address the specific demands of luxury retail brands. Gain a deep understanding of the luxury industry, including its value chain and the interconnectedness of business functions. Collaborating with renowned luxury brands to solve real-world business challenges. Led by industry experts, providing up-to-date insights into global luxury trends and innovations.

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Fashion luxury elegance clothes in the shop

STUDY PLAN

The program is structured to develop essential transversal and managerial skills, including collaborative teamwork in cross-cultural environments, data analysis, report writing, presentation skills, and career development. Students will also gain a strong foundation in core managerial topics such as accounting, forecasting, competitive analysis in the luxury industry, organizational behaviour, and business ethics.

As the program progresses, students will deepen their expertise through specialized modules focusing on luxury brand strategy, consumer behaviour, and leadership in the luxury sector. Practical skills in sales and business negotiation will also be emphasized. Those specializing in Luxury Fashion and Accessories Management will explore key topics such as sustainable luxury and luxury distribution.

A diverse selection of elective courses allows students to personalize their learning experience, with options including entrepreneurship, the jewelry industry, fashion buying and merchandising, PR and communication strategy, luxury retail marketing, and luxury service marketing.

Study plan

Why Choose This Program?

  • Deepen your understanding of the complexities and dynamics of the luxury industry.
  • Gain hands-on experience working with prestigious fashion and luxury brands.
  • Enhance your knowledge of fashion and accessories management.
  • Explore career opportunities in high-end retail and brand management.
  • Develop a service-oriented mindset tailored to luxury clientele.
  • Build a strong professional network within the global luxury industry.

As a student in the MSc in Luxury Management, Fashion and Accessories Management specialization, I was exposed to different aspects of the Luxury business. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience, hard to be found anywhere else. During my time at IUM, I was also able to build invaluable relationships with industry professionals and with my colleagues.
Working in jewelry is challenging but very exciting at the same time: it requires continuous patience, concentration, and activeness. It’s not just related to understanding the sales trends and selecting the proper merchandise for the specific boutique/region/country. Being a good merchandiser implies transferring all the company’s messages and values to our front-line colleagues, listening to them, and influencing and anticipating the customers’ purchasing habits and behaviors.

Chiara Lalinga, Alumna

Retail Buyer, DSQUARED2, Italy

Career opportunities

The program provides all the theories and practical knowledge necessary to develop the skills that can lead to careers in:

  • Retail Management (Retail Manager, Area Manager, Store Manager): Involves overseeing the daily operations of retail stores, ensuring sales targets are met, managing staff, and enhancing customer experience. Store Managers focus on a single store, while Area Managers oversee multiple locations.
  • Luxury Distribution: Refers to the management of high-end brands’ supply chains, ensuring premium products reach the right markets efficiently. It involves logistics, brand positioning, and working closely with exclusive retail partners.
  • Merchandising and Retail Buying: Decide which products to stock, ensuring they align with consumer demand and brand identity. They analyse sales data, negotiate with suppliers, and predict fashion and market trends.
  • International Marketing: Develop global strategies to promote products or services across different countries and cultures. They analyse foreign markets, adapt campaigns to local preferences, and manage cross-border brand positioning.

Top Brands:

Armani/ Gucci / YSL / Cartier/ Chanel / Galeries Lafayette / HERMÈS / LOUIS VUITTON / PRADA / Tiffany & Co /

TOMMY HILFIGER / Tory Burch/ Valentino / Vitale 1913 / Zadig et Voltaire / ZIMMERMANN

Updated 18 February 2025