MASTER ESDI X ACERO
STYLING, IMAGE AND FASHION COMMUNICATION
The Master’s in Fashion Styling, Image and Communication ESDI x ACERO is a specialised programme in creative image direction and the construction of visual narratives applied to fashion, communication, and contemporary cultural trends.
INTRODUCTION
The Master’s in Fashion Styling, Image and Communication ESDI x ACERO prepares you to work with image, visual storytelling, and style as high-impact creative tools. Through a practical and cross-disciplinary methodology, you will develop real projects connected to fashion, communication, art, and contemporary visual culture, learning how to create styling proposals with their own identity, aesthetic coherence, and narrative strength.
The collaboration with ACERO brings a direct connection to editorial language and the visual codes of contemporary fashion. Throughout the programme, students will take part in masterclasses led by professionals linked to the magazine, work on academic experiences connected to the industry, and develop projects with a professional, critical, and current perspective.
Key Information
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DEGREE
Lifelong Learning Master’s Degree in Styling, Image, and Fashion Communication. A degree awarded by Ramon Llull University
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PRICE
€8,900. Request more information about our scholarships and grants programme, and our payment and financing options.
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DURATION
1 academic year
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CREDITS
60 ECTS
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MODE
In-person at ESDI Barcelona (C/ Diputació 337, 08009 Barcelona)
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SCHEDULE
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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NEXT CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
April 2027
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INTERNSHIPS
Possibility of doing extracurricular (non-mandatory) internships in showrooms, brands, agencies, or production companies
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LANGUAGE
Spanish
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PARTNER MAGAZINE
Curriculum
The Master’s in Styling, Image, and Fashion Communication consists of 60 ECTS credits and is structured in 8 modules, including the Final Master’s Project (TFM).
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M1. STYLE AND ENVIRONMENT (5 ECTS)
You will explore the cultural, social, and symbolic foundations of style in the contemporary context. You will analyze how activism, counterculture, and iconography influence the construction of image and identity.
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M2. FASHION TRENDS (5 ECTS)
You will study global aesthetic phenomena and creative processes applied to fashion. You will investigate the role of independent trends and emerging design in shaping new visual narratives.
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M3. FASHION COMMUNICATION (10 ECTS)
You will learn to design coherent communication strategies for brands, campaigns, or editorial projects. You will master marketing tools, specialized press, and digital environments.
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M4. CREATIVE PROCESSES (4 ECTS)
You will enhance your creativity through methodologies and resources applied to styling. You will work on personal branding, graphic design, AI, and social media as tools for professional visibility.
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M5. STYLING AND IMAGE (14 ECTS)
You will delve into the practice of styling from different perspectives: editorial, e-commerce, audiovisual, celebrities, and influencers . You will carry out real projects with instructor guidance and visual production.
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M6. FASHION EVENTS (5 ECTS)
You will discover how to conceptualize, plan, and communicate fashion events with a strategic vision. You will learn about productions, presentations, and special events.
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M7. SEMINARS AND MASTERCLASSES (5 ECTS)
You will connect with active professionals from the sector through exclusive encounters, practical sessions, and real experiences. This module includes masterclasses led by profiles linked to ACERO, bringing students closer to the processes, languages, and dynamics of an independent magazine focused on fashion, culture, and contemporary creation.
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M8. FINAL MASTER’S PROJECT (15 ECTS)
You will develop and present a personal project in styling, visual merchandising, and fashion communication, bringing together the full creative and professional journey developed throughout the master’s programme. The most outstanding final projects may be considered for dissemination through ACERO’s digital channels, in formats such as interviews, editorial articles, reports, or social media posts.
BLINK
by Dana Fracalossi
Photo: Stephen Kei
Model: Aexis Pepoy – One Management
BLINK
by Dana Fracalossi
Photo: Stephen Kei
SHAPES OF SELF
by Guadalupe Carballo
Photo: Giaco Suito
Models: Nina Raich and byelle – Salvador Agency
WILD INNOCENCE
by Valeria Sarrazin
Photo: Lucas Monné
Model: Sharni Wood
ESDI X ACERO
ACERO is an independent magazine focused on fashion, culture, and contemporary creation, exploring new visual narratives and connecting with emerging currents in today’s creative landscape. Its approach combines fashion, art, and critical thinking, positioning the magazine as a reference platform for new voices and languages within the industry.
The collaboration between ESDI and ACERO connects academic training with editorial language, contemporary visual culture, and new formats in fashion communication. ACERO participates in the academic development of the master’s programme through masterclasses led by professionals linked to the magazine, participation in Master’s Final Project juries, and dissemination actions related to students’ projects.
Internships
Students from previous editions of the master's program have completed extracurricular internships in companies within the fashion and styling sector, such as film and television production companies, multi-brand showrooms, and fashion brands. Some of these include:
Career Opportunities
With the Master’s in Styling, Image, and Fashion Communication you can become:
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A fashion stylist
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A fashion stylist for fashion editorials, runway shows, still life photography, catalogs, lookbooks, and fashion films
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An e-commerce stylist
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A fashion Editor
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A Beauty Content Editor
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A Creative Editor
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A Window Dresser and Visual Merchandiser
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A fashion Collection Consultant
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A stylist in film and television
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A stylist in advertising
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A stylist for musicians and singers
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A Personal Shopper
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A fashion communication in brands and offline media
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A Showroom Manager
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A Community Manager
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A product photo studio stylist
Who is it aimed at?
Master's Objectives
This master’s programme is designed for individuals with training or experience in fashion design, visual communication, styling, art direction, photography, or related disciplines who wish to specialise in the world of professional styling. It is also intended for creative professionals who want to solidify their visual identity, develop real-world projects, and professionalise their work in the publishing, commercial, or branding sectors.
Whether you’ve just finished your studies or you’re already part of the creative sector looking to take your career to the next level, this program offers an intensive learning environment, industry connections, and professional growth. The master’s programme combines critical theory, creative practice, and professional strategy to help you establish your own unique perspective within the contemporary visual landscape.
Master's Objectives
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Develop a critical, personal, and professional perspective on styling and the construction of visual narratives.
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Master the creative and technical processes required to conceptualise and execute real styling projects, both editorial and commercial.
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Explore the connections between fashion, art, communication, and contemporary visual culture to enrich styling practice.
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Acquire tools in art direction, photography, trends, and production applied to the image sector.
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Build a solid and coherent professional portfolio, adapted to the different formats and career opportunities of the market.
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Establish connections with the industry through active professionals, masterclasses, and real professional experiences.
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Strengthen the student’s narrative, aesthetic, and strategic capacity as a distinctive profile within the creative field.
Contributing Faculty
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Stylist, art director, and lecturer specializing in fashion trends, image, and communication. Trained in Fashion Design at the School of Arts and Techniques of Fashion (now ESDI), he has developed his career in both publishing and brand image creation. He has worked with brands such as Armand Basi, Massimo Dutti, Escorpion, and Parfois, and with publications such as El País Semanal, La Vanguardia, Metal, Neo2, Vanidad, and VEIN. He combines his professional activity with teaching and coordinating the Master’s Program in Styling, Image, and Fashion Communication at ESDI-URL. His expertise connects trend analysis, art direction, and styling applied to editorial and commercial projects. Also a specialist in perfumery, he explores the relationships between fashion, image, and olfactory culture through collaborations with publications and his project, “Perfumes & Fashion.”
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Talent manager in influencer market, he supports creators with their growth and with building meaningful projects. Before transitioning to digital, he spent several years in fashion and media styling, a period that gave him the aesthetic and practical eye he continues to use today. He is driven by connecting people, ideas, and opportunities in an authentic way.
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Creative director, brand consultant, and visual storyteller with over 15 years of experience in fashion, cosmetics, and music. Expert in leading campaigns, rebranding, and multichannel content, with a strong focus on identity and storytelling, for global brands such as Bimba y Lola, Carolina Herrera, Desigual, L’Oréal, Mango, PUIG, Pull&Bear, Sony Music, Universal, and Zara.
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Toni Canillas works at the intersection of culture, creative direction, and strategic thinking. His practice focuses on analyzing cultural contexts, identifying emerging patterns, and articulating perspectives that connect institutions, brands, creative communities, and emerging talent. Through cultural programming, creative direction, and strategic analysis, he drives projects related to exhibitions, content, educational programs, and collaborations. He also combines his professional activity with teaching and mentoring in creative disciplines, helping students develop critical thinking and cultural awareness.
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BRAND & PR COMMUNICATIONS AT BOBO CHOSES
A graduate in Journalism from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, she has specialised training through the Master’s in Integrated Corporate Communication at Blanquerna–Ramon Llull University, ThePowerMBA with a focus on Digital Marketing, and Vogue’s specialised Fashion Journalism course. She is currently Head of Public Relations (PR) at the fashion brand Bobo Choses.
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FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER
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FASHION AND TRENDS CONSULTANT
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FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR
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FOUNDER OF MAKEO
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FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER
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VISUAL ARTISTS
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Image director with over 25 years of experience in the artistic field of the fashion industry, in markets such as Japan, Brazil, and Europe. He has worked for organizations such as Inditex, Desigual, Pepe Jeans, and Tendam. He is an expert in creative arts, exhibition management, and industrial design applied to interior design, furniture, and toys.
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IMAGE CONSULTANT
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FASHION AND TRENDS JOURNALIST
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ECOMMERCE STYLIST AT STRADIVARIUS
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ART DIRECTOR AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER SPECIALIZING IN FASHION
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Creative director and designer with a proven track record developing collections for international brands and leading high-profile projects. At CREATIVEOVERSEE, he guides clients through strategic processes, integrating design, technology, and creative direction. He combines professional practice with teaching, contributing expertise, vision, and methodology.
Testimonials
Graduate of the Master’s in Fashion Styling, Image and Communication
“This chapter at ESDI has been a truly unique and special experience. Although balancing work with the master’s programme was not always easy, I approached it with great enthusiasm and joy.
I found a welcoming environment where I always felt understood, motivated and valued. I am especially grateful to Jaume and Javi, who guided and encouraged me every step of the way.
I leave ESDI feeling motivated to continue developing my project and excited to share everything that lies ahead.”
“This chapter at ESDI has been a truly unique and special experience. Although balancing work with the master’s programme was not always easy, I approached it with great enthusiasm and joy.
I found a welcoming environment where I always felt understood, motivated and valued. I am especially grateful to Jaume and Javi, who guided and encouraged me every step of the way.
I leave ESDI feeling motivated to continue developing my project and excited to share everything that lies ahead.”
Graduate of the Master’s in Fashion Styling, Image and Communication
“The ESDI Master’s in Fashion Styling, Image and Communication allowed me to understand fashion from a much broader perspective: not only as a product, but also as image, narrative, communication and culture. Its cross-disciplinary approach and ongoing contact with industry professionals, brands and companies gave me first-hand insight into how the industry really works and the tools required to develop projects with a clear point of view.
The programme opens up many opportunities for a wide range of creative profiles, without requiring a background in fashion design. Through the coursework and Final Master’s Project, you can build a strong and versatile portfolio, explore fields such as styling, art direction and fashion communication, and graduate with greater confidence to begin shaping your professional path within the industry.”
“The ESDI Master’s in Fashion Styling, Image and Communication allowed me to understand fashion from a much broader perspective: not only as a product, but also as image, narrative, communication and culture. Its cross-disciplinary approach and ongoing contact with industry professionals, brands and companies gave me first-hand insight into how the industry really works and the tools required to develop projects with a clear point of view.
The programme opens up many opportunities for a wide range of creative profiles, without requiring a background in fashion design. Through the coursework and Final Master’s Project, you can build a strong and versatile portfolio, explore fields such as styling, art direction and fashion communication, and graduate with greater confidence to begin shaping your professional path within the industry.”
Fashion stylist and lecturer on the master’s programme
“To think that fashion is separate from us is entirely mistaken; it is clear that the world of fashion is closely connected to everything happening across the social and cultural landscape. Styling is another creative tool and, as such, it must act as a driver of change. The anti-utopian narrative must therefore shift, encouraging people to dream of new futures again and create new realities in the present.”
“To think that fashion is separate from us is entirely mistaken; it is clear that the world of fashion is closely connected to everything happening across the social and cultural landscape. Styling is another creative tool and, as such, it must act as a driver of change. The anti-utopian narrative must therefore shift, encouraging people to dream of new futures again and create new realities in the present.”
Fashion stylist and master’s coordinator
“Fashion styling transforms the reality created by designers and brings it closer to people. It is an essential creative practice for generating desire around the products made by the fashion industry. From the most artistic and aspirational fashion publications to styling for the major brands we all know, styling plays an essential role across every area of contemporary fashion—and this master’s programme reveals its secrets.”
“Fashion styling transforms the reality created by designers and brings it closer to people. It is an essential creative practice for generating desire around the products made by the fashion industry. From the most artistic and aspirational fashion publications to styling for the major brands we all know, styling plays an essential role across every area of contemporary fashion—and this master’s programme reveals its secrets.”
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