The Contour Fashion Innovation MA/MSc at De Montfort University is designed for ambitious graduates seeking to specialise in the intricate and expanding field of contour fashion, encompassing corsetry, lingerie, swimwear, and performance sportswear. You will delve into the creative, technical, and entrepreneurial aspects of this complex specialism, exploring historical, political, social, and cultural considerations that inform design concepts. This postgraduate degree is ideal if you possess advanced pattern-cutting skills or wish to transition into contour design, preparing you for success in a competitive and fast-developing industry.
This full-time, on-campus Masters degree, typically studied over one year, offers a flexible learning experience where you will tailor modules to your specific interests and career aspirations. You will engage with progressive, industry-relevant methodologies, learning from academic staff who are industry experts and benefiting from a vast global alumni network. Your studies will culminate in a Major Design Project, Work-based Project, or Entrepreneurship Project, allowing you to develop a leading-edge portfolio and graduate with the specialist contour design and complex technical skills sought after in sectors like loungewear, sportswear, and athleisurewear.