If you want to succeed in fashion, don't miss the opportunity to specialize in the History of Fashion and Clothing. Knowing traditional styles will help you stand out among professionals in the field” 

Fashion has evolved alongside society, and it can even be studied to understand certain historical and artistic movements through the garments of the time. That is why it is considered essential for any professional in the fashion world today to possess knowledge of all the trends that came before their time. 

TECH has compiled in this Postgraduate diploma in History of Fashion and Clothing everything students need to gain in-depth knowledge of the different stages and periods that have transformed the industry. Through three different modules, students will review the main artistic movements, such as the Belle Époque or the New Look, as well as the historical contexts and designers who have been a driving force in fashion over the years. 

With this knowledge, students will be able to distinguish different historical styles, understand the context in which they were produced and recover the keys to their success to apply them in the most modern styles and garments. 

The Postgraduate diploma also has the advantage of being taught 100% online. This allows students to adapt the course load to their own pace and needs, without the obligation to attend a physical center or adjust to arbitrary schedules. Further, all the material will be available from the beginning of the Postgraduate diploma, and can be downloaded to any device with an Internet connection. 

Many successful designers have preceded you, and by knowing their styles and understanding their history, you will be the one to start setting trends” 

This Postgraduate diploma in History of Fashion and Clothing contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include: 

• Practical cases presented by experts in fashion 
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice 
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning 
• Its special emphasis on the History of Fashion and Clothing 
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

TECH puts at your disposal a large number of practical activities that will be very useful to develop your full potential in this field”  

The program's teaching staff includes professionals from the fashion industry, who contribute with their work experience, as well as renowned specialists from leading companies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive learning experience designed to prepare for real-life situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

This fully online Postgraduate diploma will allow you to catch up on the most relevant historical concepts in fashion" 

Make a contextual study on the  History of Fashion and Clothing thanks to the innovative teaching methodology offered by TECH"

The content on this Postgraduate diploma is structured to cover all the areas of knowledge that fashion professionals must study in depth, including the most interesting news and updates in the field. A high-quality study that will allow students to compete with solvency and sufficient capacity in a highly competitive industry. To that end, the syllabus has been designed by professionals with extensive experience, who have developed a program that will be indispensable in the curriculum of 21st century professionals. 

This TECH Postgraduate diploma will teach you the most essential aspects of each era to become a true connoisseur of the History of Fashion”  

Module 1. History of Clothing

1.1. Prehistory 

1.1.1. Introduction 
1.1.2. Prehistoric Civilizations 
1.1.3. Trade in Prehistoric Times 
1.1.4. Costume in Prehistoric Times 
1.1.5. Furs and Fur Shops 
1.1.6. Fabrics and Techniques 
1.1.7. Chronological Concordances and Similarities in Prehistoric Clothing 

1.2. Ancient Age: Egypt and Mesopotamia 

1.2.1. Egypt 
1.2.2. The Assyrian People 
1.2.3. The Persian People 

1.3. Ancient Age: Classical Greece 

1.3.1. Cretan Clothing 
1.3.2. The Fabrics Used in Ancient Greece 
1.3.3. Ancient Greek Garments 
1.3.4. Ancient Greek Undergarments 
1.3.5. Ancient Greek Footwear 
1.3.6. Ancient Greek Hats and Headdresses 
1.3.7. Colors and Ornaments of Ancient Greece 
1.3.8. Accessories of Ancient Greece 

1.4. Ancient Age: The Roman Empire 

1.4.1. The Fabrics of Ancient Rome 
1.4.2. The Garments of Ancient Rome 
1.4.3. Undergarments of Ancient Rome 
1.4.4. Footwear of Ancient Rome 
1.4.5. Ancient Roman Hats and Headdresses 
1.4.6. Relationship of Social Status and Clothing in Ancient Rome 
1.4.7. The Byzantine Style 

1.5. High Middle Ages and Low Middle Ages 

1.5.1. General Historical Features of the Medieval Period 
1.5.2. Clothing at the Beginning of the Middle Ages 
1.5.3. Clothing in the Carolingian Period 
1.5.4. Clothing in the Romanesque Period 
1.5.5. The Gothic Clothing 

1.6. The Modern Age: Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo

1.6.1. Century XV and XVI:  Renaissance 
1.6.2. XVII Century: Baroque Period 
1.6.3. 18th Century Rococo 

1.7. Contemporary Age: Neoclassicism and Romanticism 

1.7.1. The Clothing Industry 
1.7.2. Charles Frederick Worth 
1.7.3. Jacques Doucet 
1.7.4. Women's Clothing 
1.7.5. Josephine Bonaparte: The Empire Style 

1.8. Contemporary Age: Victorian Era and Belle Époque 

1.8.1. Queen Victoria 
1.8.2. Men's Clothing 
1.8.3. Dandy 
1.8.4. Paul Poiret 
1.8.5. Madeleine Vionnet 

1.9. Contemporary Age: From Clothing to Fashion 

1.9.1. New Context and Social Change 
1.9.2. Fashion Designers  
1.9.3. Coco Chanel 
1.9.4. The New Look 

1.10. Contemporary Age: The Century of Designers and Fashion 

1.10.1. The Modern Clothing 
1.10.2. The Rise of the American Designers 
1.10.3. The London Scene 

Module 2. History of Fashion 

2.1. From Clothing to Fashion 

2.1.1. New Context and Social Change 
2.1.2. Women's Liberation 
2.1.3. New Concept of Fashion Designer 
2.1.4. Beginning of the 20th Century 

2.2. The Modern Clothing 

2.2.1. The Modern Clothing 
2.2.2. The Rise of the American Designers 
2.2.3. The London Scene 
2.2.4. New York in the 70s
2.2.5. Fashion Trends of the 80s 
2.2.6. Multi-Brand Luxury Groups 
2.2.7. A Functional Fashion 
2.2.8. Activewear 
2.2.9. Fashion, Art and Pop Culture 
2.2.10. Celebrities 
2.2.11. Photography and the Internet 

2.3. Great Masters of Fashion 

2.3.1. Jeanne Lanvin  
2.3.2. Jeanne Paquin  
2.3.3. Emilie Flöge  
2.3.4. Madeleine Vionnet 
2.3.5. Gabrielle Chanel  
2.3.6. Elsa Schiaparelli  
2.3.7. Carolina Herrera 

2.4. Great Masters of Fashion 

2.4.1. Charles Frederick Worth  
2.4.2. Jacques Doucet  
2.4.3. Paul Poiret 
2.4.4. Cristóbal Balenciaga 
2.4.5. Christian Dior 
2.4.6. Karl Lagerfeld 
2.4.7. Alexander McQueen 

2.5. Haute Couture 

2.5.1. History of Haute Couture 
2.5.2. Federation of Haute Couture and Fashion 
2.5.3. Members of the Federation     
2.5.4. From Haute Couture to Prêt-à-Porter 

2.6. Crafts 

2.6.1. Weaving as Art 
2.6.2. Crafts That Complement Clothing 
2.6.3. Artists and Craftworkers Related to Fashion 

2.7. Fast-Fashion 

2.7.1. History and Origin of Fast - Fashion 
2.7.2. Fast Fashion Business Model 
2.7.3. Fast Fashion’s   Impact on the World 

2.8. Advertising and Photography in Fashion 

2.8.1. Archetypes and Stereotypes 
2.8.2. The Fashion Image 
2.8.3. Visual Communication of Fashion 
2.8.4. The Great Fashion Photographers 

2.9. Repercussion of Fashion 

2.9.1. The Textile Industry 
2.9.2. Relationship of Art and Fashion 
2.9.3. Fashion and Society 

2.10. Fashion Theory and Criticism 

2.10.1. Current Designers and Their Influence 
2.10.2. Current Trends 
2.10.3. The Trivialization of Fashion 

Module 3. The Relation between Fashion and Art 

3.1. Perception and Analysis of Works of Art 

3.1.1. Works of Art in Historical Context 
3.1.2. Italian Trecento   
3.1.3. Italian Quattrocento  

3.2. Bases of Modern Dress 

3.2.1. The Economic Boom: Dynamism and Specialization of Fashion Crafts 
3.2.2. Consolidation of Monarchies 

3.2.2.1. Princely Courts 
3.2.2.2. Burgundy 
3.2.2.3. Crown of Aragon 

3.2.3. Cultural and Social Factors 

    3.2.3.1. Class Rivalry 
    3.2.3.2. New Love Relationships 

3.3. The Rise of Commerce 

3.3.1. The Italian Cinquecento 
3.3.2. Spanish Dominance  
3.3.3. Rise of Commerce: The Mercantile and Financial Bourgeoisie 
3.3.4. Beginnings of the Industrial Revolution (The 17th and 18th Centuries) 

3.4. Production 

3.4.1. Baroque Painting and Sculpture 
3.4.2. Rococo Painting and Sculpture 
3.4.3. Organization and Situation of the First State Manufactures in Europe 
3.4.4. The Situation of Mediterranean Countries in the Economic Crisis of the 17th Century 
3.4.5. The Situation of Protestant Countries in the Economy of the 17th Century 

3.5. Enlightenment 

3.5.1. Development and Influences of French Policy in 17th Century Europe 
3.5.2. The Political and Religious Consequences of the Enlightenment 
3.5.3. Technological and Scientific Advances in the 18th Century 

3.5.3.1. Influences on Society and Economy 

3.6. The Origin of Fashion Design 

3.6.1. The Great Consumers of the 19th Century The Great Consumers of the 19th Century: Dress Confusion 
3.6.2. Imitation and Competitive Differentiation between Social Classes 
3.6.3. Romantic and Realistic Painting 
3.6.4. The Origin of Fashion Design 
3.6.5. Pictorial and Ornamental Renovation in the 2nd Half of the 19th Century 

3.7. Industrial Revolution 

3.7.1. Impressionists and Post-Impressionists  
3.7.2. Changes in Political and Social Structures after the French Revolution 
3.7.3. Socio-Economic Transformations brought about by the First Industrial Revolution 
3.7.4. The First Industrial Revolution 
3.7.5. The Second Industrial Revolution: Great Capitalism 
3.7.6. Bourgeoisie and Proletariat in the 19th Century 

3.8. Modern Art 

3.8.1. Beginnings of the 20th Century 
3.8.2. Cubism 
3.8.3. Expressionism  
3.8.4. Surrealism 
3.8.5. Neoplasticism 
3.8.6. Russian Constructivism 
3.8.7. The Modernist Movement 
3.8.8. The Popularization of Fashion 
3.8.9. The Century of Fashion Designers 

3.9. Postmodernity 

3.9.1. Post-Pictorial Abstraction 
3.9.2. Optical Art 
3.9.3. Minimal Art 
3.9.4.  Pop Art 
3.9.5. Technology Development 
3.9.6. Postmodernity 
3.9.7. Women’s Situation during World War I 

3.10. Globalization 

3.10.1. Cultural and Sexual Changes in the 1950s, 60s, 70s, in the 20th Century 
3.10.2. The American Way of Life 
3.10.3. Technological and Scientific Advances after World War II 
3.10.3. The Trivialization of Fashion

A unique program to specialize in the History of Fashion and Clothing”