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University of Fashion Promo code - TUTOR. $55 off a yearly subscription Was $220 now $165. Off expires 10.1.2026

School’s back in session—and so are we!

Think of us as every student’s best-kept secret: your own private fashion tutor, available on demand.

Our mission is your success. Whether you’re a student or teacher at a high school or college—anywhere in the world—and you need support with curriculum development, class projects, or building your portfolio, we’re here for YOU.

What you get

Access 550+ on-demand video tutorials across 13 fashion disciplines, all taught by experienced fashion professors and industry professionals:

Draping: daywear, athleisure, evening & bridal, swimwear, intimate apparel
Pattern Making: daywear, athleisure, evening & bridal, swimwear, intimate apparel
Sewing: machine & hand stitching, seam and hem finishes, zippers, couture techniques, tailoring, embroidery, leatherwork, and more
Fashion Drawing: figure drawing for men, women, and children; fabric rendering; design details; watercolor, pastels, and more
Knits: knitting, crocheting, and cut-and-sew knits
Menswear: measuring the male body and drafting bespoke patterns from measurements
CAD Art: Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate, 3D design, AI fashion design, textile design
CAD Pattern Making: Tukatech pattern drafting and marker-making software
Accessories: handbags, small leather goods, shoe design
Product Development: starting a brand, adaptive fashion, tech design, flats, specs, tech packs, 3D design, AI fashion design
Childrenswear: global sizing and free kids’ pattern slopers for boys’ and girls’ wear
Fashion Business: start-up, retail, branding, fashion law, licensing, visual merchandising, and more
Lecture Series: adaptive design, costume history, sustainable design, color theory, trend forecasting, textiles, visual merchandising, and more

Special back-to-school offer

We typically run this promotion only once a year (during the holidays), but to help teachers and students get a head start, we’re offering $55 off our annual subscription:

Regular price: $220
Now: $165 with code TUTOR
Offer expires: October 1, 2026

Ready to elevate your fashion education? Use code TUTOR at checkout and start learning today.

If you are a school or group, we offer a free trial so that you can sample our content before taking advantage of our reduced rates for schools & groups.

Hurry, our offers expire October 1, 2026. Please note that the student discount promo code can only be used by teachers for their own personal use and not for use in the classroom. For our group subscription rates (5+ people) and to learn more about our free trials, scan the Group QR code above.

And just because we love every single fashionista out there, you don’t need to be a student or teacher to take advantage of our back to school promo, our sale is open to everyone!

Did You Know You Can Earn Certificates Just by Completing University of Fashion Lessons? NO CHARGE

Francesca Sterlacci - June 13, 2026 - Site News, Special Offer, University of Fashion Certificates

For years, our subscribers asked how they could earn a certificate after completing their lessons. We listened—and in 2022, we introduced the University of Fashion Certificate of Completion program. Since then, thousands of paid subscribers have earned certificates at no additional cost. Are you one of them?

While traditional fashion schools can cost thousands of dollars, those in the know recognize that University of Fashion offers access to many of the same instructors and lessons found at top institutions like FIT and Parsons. With more than 525+lessons available, you can build your skills and earn certificates as you progress—on your own schedule.

Is There a Cost?

There is no additional fee for a University of Fashion Certificate of Completion. As long as you are a paid monthly or yearly subscriber and have completed a lesson, you are automatically eligible to receive your certificate.

Why Earn a Certificate?

An example of a UoF Certificate of Completion. (University of Fashion)

Earning a certificate is more than just a milestone—it is a valuable professional asset. Here are just a few ways you can use your University of Fashion certificates:

Present them to prospective employers alongside examples of your design, draping, drafting, or sewing work.
Include them in your portfolio for job applications or college admissions.
Frame them to showcase your expertise across multiple disciplines to clients.
Share them with instructors to support requests for extra credit.
Demonstrate to your employer that you have developed new skills in areas such as 3D design, AI, adaptive fashion, or sustainability.
Provide proof of subject-matter proficiency for teaching or curriculum development opportunities.

How Does It Work?

An example of a student subscriber’s My Learning page showing lessons in progress and lessons completed. (Image credit: University of Fashion)

Our paid subscribers can track their individual progress toward earning certificates by clicking My Learning on the left side of their Account page.

On your My Learning page, you can:

See all your earned Certificates of Completion
See the lessons titles that you are currently watching, but have not yet completed
Download, print or email your Certificates to others
Download, print, email or post to social media a summary of your Certificates earned to-date

Am I Able to Get Teacher Feedback?

Yes. Our teachers love answering questions and reviewing work. Just contact us at cs@universityoffashion.com and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours, if not sooner. Your success is our goal!

Start learning, building your skills, and earning your certificates today: https://www.universityoffashion.com/sign-up/

Tick Tock — time’s running out!

Francesca Sterlacci - December 20, 2025 - Current Topics in Fashion, Fashion Education, Fashion School, Holiday Gift Subscription, Special Offer

Still looking for that unique holiday gift? This holiday, why not give the gift of fashion education—because learning never goes out of style. Or better yet, treat yourself to a little creative indulgence. University of Fashion is wrapping up something special! As the first and largest online fashion education video library in the industry, we’re thrilled to announce our once-a-year holiday sale but hurry, the sale ends January 3, 2026.

With 13 fashion disciplines and over 550 instructional videos taught by top industry professionals, the gift of a UoF subscription is a true style statement. Give it to an aspiring designer, a fashion student, a creative ready to upskill, or that person in your life who’s just fashion-curious. They’ll learn what it takes to shine as a designer for menswear, womenswear, or children’s wear, or explore exciting paths like fashion retailing, museum curation, visual merchandising, and entrepreneurship.

Even if they’d rather binge-watch than pattern-draft, they can pop some popcorn, sit back, and immerse themselves in the world of style—all guided by the experts. It’s the perfect gift for your favorite fashionista… or the perfect excuse to treat yourself!

Oh, and did you know we now offer a Certificate of Completion for every lesson you complete…free of charge?

Are You Currently a Monthly Subscriber or Free Member?

If you are already a monthly subscriber or a free member to University of Fashion, you can also take advantage of our promo sale. Just login as usual, then look to the left and click “Upgrade to monthly (or Yearly) Subscription (Special Holiday Rate)” and use our promo code.

Here’s How to Purchase a Gift Certificate

The best way to create a gift subscription for someone is buy the subscription for yourself and then simply give the other person your subscription’s login credentials. Here’s the process in more detail:

Click the “Sign-up” button at the top of any page at https://www.UniversityofFashion.com, then click “Order Now” under either “ Monthly” or “ Yearly”.
Fill out the order form that appears using your own name, email and address. However, when the form asks you to choose a username and password, choose a username appropriate for the gift recipient. For example, if you’re giving the gift subscription to someone named, Sally Jones, create a username like “sjones”.
Use your credit card or PayPal to pay for the subscription.
Now for the fun part! Give your gift recipient the username and password you created and tell them to login. Once logged in, tell them to look to their left on the screen, click “Edit Profile” (under Membership Management) and change their account’s name, email address and/or password to whatever they want.
Scan, fill and print out or take a screen shot of the gift certificate template that applies and voila! Easy peasy!

It’s Here! UoF’s Annual Holiday Sale

Francesca Sterlacci - December 6, 2025 - Fashion Education, Festival Season, Holiday Gift Subscription, Special Offer, UoF Holiday Sale

Drop everything like it’s last season’s trends—holiday gifting just got a serious style upgrade. For Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, we’re unleashing our once-a-year sale. Darling, it’s chicer than Anna Wintour’s bob and lasts longer than a Marc Jacobs after-party.

A University of Fashion subscription is the ultimate stocking stuffer for your inner (or outer) fashion star. We’re talking 13 disciplines, over 550 videos, and enough expertise to make Olivier Rousteing sweat. Got an aspiring designer on your list who sketches gowns in the style of Galliano or dreams of draping like Madame Grès? Know a student who worships at the altar of McQueen, or a seasoned pro who’s secretly jealous of those TikTok upcyclers? This is for them.

And if their idea of tailoring is getting their Diet Coke opened by an intern, no shade—they can still kick back, binge the tutorials, and critique technique like they’re the ghost of André Leon Talley. Because why just watch Fashion Month when you can learn what goes on behind the seams?

Trust—this is the only gift that delivers more drama than a Tom Ford runway and more wow than a Versace after-party. Go ahead, gift yourself a little fabulous while you’re at it.

Are You Currently a UoF Monthly Subscriber or Free Member?

Here’s How to Purchase a Gift Certificate

Click the “Sign-up” button at the top of any page at https://www.UniversityofFashion.com, then click “Order Now” under either “ Monthly” or “ Yearly”.
Fill out the order form that appears using your own name, email and address. However, when the form asks you to choose a username and password, choose a username appropriate for the gift recipient. For example, if you’re giving the gift subscription to someone named, Sally Jones, create a username like “sjones”.
Use your credit card or PayPal to pay for the subscription.
Now for the fun part! Give your gift recipient the username and password you created and tell them to login. Once logged in, tell them to look to their left on the screen, click “Edit Profile” (under Membership Management) and change their account’s name, email address and/or password to whatever they want.
Scan, fill and print out or take a screen shot of the gift certificate template that applies and voila! Easy peasy!

Cyber Monday Subscription Sale

Francesca Sterlacci - December 1, 2025 - Cyber Monday UoF Subscription Sale, Holiday Gift Subscription, Special Offer, UoF Holiday Sale

Happy Cyber Monday! Let’s just cut to the chase.

Giving the gift of fashion education s a creative and practical way to inspire designers and empower personal style journeys. Whether the recipient is a seasoned illustrator or just starting out, learning to draw menswear opens doors to creativity, self-expression, and even career opportunities.

With this gift, you promise hours of entertainment and a new appreciation for fashion and design. Did you know we also have retail and visual merchandising lesson?

Get $40 off a yearly subscription – was $220 /now $180

Use code: SMILE

Get $5 off a monthly (recurring billing) – was $22.95 / now $17.95 1st month. Use code: GRIN

Just scan the OR code below and choose the plan.

Offers expire 1.3.26

Here’s how to give the most stylish gift ever:

Scan the QR code to head to our sign-up page.
Click “Order Now” under “Yearly.”
Fill in your own name, email, and address.
When it’s time to create a username and password, make one especially for your gift recipient. For example, for Sally Jones, you could use sjones.
Pay using your credit card or PayPal—and just like that, you’re done!

Now comes the fun part: surprise your bestie!
Share the username and password you made and tell them to log in. Once they’re in, they can head to “Edit Profile” under Membership Management, then update their name, email, and password to make the account their own.

Because let’s be honest—fashion education is the gift that always fits!

The Ultimate Stocking Stuffer for Your Inner Fashion Star: $40 Off a Yearly at University of Fashion!

Francesca Sterlacci - November 29, 2025 - Cyber Monday UoF Subscription Sale, Holiday Gift Subscription, Special Offer, UoF Holiday Sale

It was the Monday after Thanksgiving, and every fashion lover’s inbox was drowning in discount chaos. Glittery banners promised overnight transformations, but one email stood apart—sleek, confident, and effortlessly chic. The subject line read: “The Ultimate Stocking Stuffer for Your Inner Fashion Star: $40 Off a Yearly at University of Fashion!”

Over at the FIT dorm, Zoe—an aspiring designer obsessed with McQueen’s dark romance—clicked faster than her ring-adorned fingers could type. Over in LA at Otis, Kyle, a fashion student whose tailoring skills ended at “steaming things,” decided maybe it was time to learn what bias cut actually meant. And somewhere in Paris, an illustrator channeling Lagerfeld himself whispered, “Enfin.”

Within minutes, the site buzzed with activity. Screens glowed as people discovered 13 disciplines and over 550 videos waiting to transform their creative worlds. Draping, pattern making, couture sewing, menswear drafting—it was all there, taught by industry pros who spoke fluent fashion.

By noon, social feeds were aflutter. Hashtags like #UoFCyberStyle and #GiftOfGlam trended worldwide. Even Olivier Rousteing, somewhere between fittings, broke a sweat (just a little).

The best part? The sale wasn’t just for the dreamers designing in sketchbooks—it was for the multitasking moms sketching during soccer practice, the pros brushing up on technique, and the TikTok upcyclers who knew one good hem could change everything.

Because the University of Fashion wasn’t just selling tutorials—it was selling access to confidence, creativity, and the kind of drama only Tom Ford could appreciate.

So when the sale clock hit zero, those who had clicked “Buy Now” weren’t just shopping. They were investing in their future fabulous selves.

And that, darling, is what Cyber Monday dreams are made of.

Are You Currently a Monthly Subscriber or Free Member?

Here’s How to Purchase a Gift Certificate

Click the “Sign-up” button at the top of any page at https://www.UniversityofFashion.com, then click “Order Now” under either “ Monthly” or “ Yearly”.
Fill out the order form that appears using your own name, email and address. However, when the form asks you to choose a username and password, choose a username appropriate for the gift recipient. For example, if you’re giving the gift subscription to someone named, Sally Jones, create a username like “sjones”.
Use your credit card or PayPal to pay for the subscription.
Now for the fun part! Give your gift recipient the username and password you created and tell them to login. Once logged in, tell them to look to their left on the screen, click “Edit Profile” (under Membership Management) and change their account’s name, email address and/or password to whatever they want.
Scan, fill and print out or take a screen shot of the gift certificate template and voila! Easy peasy!

Threads of Thanks — Black Friday Frenzy

Francesca Sterlacci - November 22, 2025 - Fashion Education, Fashion School, Holiday Gift Subscription, Special Offer, UoF Holiday Sale

Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving filled with inspiration, color, and creativity! May your holiday be as vibrant and original as your designs. Enjoy every moment, stitch by stitch, and let your passion continue to shine brighter than the autumn leaves. Here’s to a season of gratitude and bold fashion dreams coming to life!

Our Annual Subscription Sale Drops on Black Friday

And to make the Holiday season that much more special, we are rolling out our once-a-year super subscription special. But hurry because our sale ends on January 3, 2026.

The benefits of a UoF subscription are BIG. With 13 different disciplines, and a total of 550 instructional videos, you can give the gift of fashion education to that aspiring designer, current fashion student, someone already in the fashion biz who needs to upskill, or that person in your life who is simply ‘fashion curious’. They will learn all about what it takes to be a men’s, women’s and/or children’s wear fashion designer, a fashion retailer, a fashion museum curator, visual merchandiser and a fashion-entrepreneur. Even if they’re not interested in working with their hands, they can pop some popcorn, sit back, and just watch how it’s done! It’s the perfect gift for that fashionista in your life or, maybe you need to give yourself a gift!

Are You Currently a Monthly Subscriber or Free Member?

Here’s How to Purchase a Gift Certificate

Click the “Sign-up” button at the top of any page at https://www.UniversityofFashion.com, then click “Order Now” under either “ Monthly” or “ Yearly”.
Fill out the order form that appears using your own name, email and address. However, when the form asks you to choose a username and password, choose a username appropriate for the gift recipient. For example, if you’re giving the gift subscription to someone named, Sally Jones, create a username like “sjones”.
Use your credit card or PayPal to pay for the subscription.
Now for the fun part! Give your gift recipient the username and password you created and tell them to login. Once logged in, tell them to look to their left on the screen, click “Edit Profile” (under Membership Management) and change their account’s name, email address and/or password to whatever they want.
Scan, fill and print out or take a screen shot of the gift certificate template that applies and voila! Easy peasy!

Last Minute Unique Holiday Gift Ideas

Francesca Sterlacci - December 21, 2024 - Fashion Education, Festival Season, Holiday Gift Subscription, Special Offer

You’ve been so busy with school work, house work, your job and/or the kids and you’ve only now realized that you’re out of time to shop for a holiday gift for that special someone on your list. Need help?

University of Fashion to the Rescue

From the comfort of your own home, get on your phone, tablet or computer and take advantage of our once yearly sale to get that special someone a gift certificate to the BEST online fashion education resource on the planet. Talk about a unique gift!

Our once yearly sale is still on, but ends on January 2, 2025. The benefits of a UoF subscription are BIG. With 13 different disciplines, you can give the gift of fashion education to that aspiring designer, current fashion student, someone already in the fashion biz who needs to upskill, or that person in your life who is simply ‘fashion curious’. They will learn all about what it takes to be a men’s, women’s and/or children’s wear fashion designer, a fashion retailer, a fashion museum curator, visual merchandiser and a fashion-entrepreneur. Even if they’re not interested in working with their hands, they can pop some popcorn, sit back, and just watch how it’s done!

We’ve actually been called the “Netflix of Fashion”

With over 550+ lessons to learn from, they will never be bored. And another bonus of your gift to them is that they will earn a FREE Certificate of Completion for each and every lesson they master. Oh, and did you know, all of our lessons are taught by fashion college professors and fashion industry professionals?

UoF was founded in 2008 by Francesca Sterlacci, a fashion designer/entrepreneur/author and former chairperson at the Fashion Institute of Technology. University of Fashion is the first & largest online fashion education resource in the world serving thousands of individuals, high schools, colleges, associations and libraries around the world.

By giving a UoF subscription, either a monthly or a yearly, your gift recipient will be blown away!!

Our Holiday offers expire on January 2, 2025, so be sure to move on this offer soon. This is one of the most unique gift options out there!! Give a friend or family member the gift of fashion education. Tell a friend, or, what the heck, why not give yourself a gift? You deserve it!

Are You Currently a Monthly Subscriber or Free Member?

Here’s How to Purchase a Gift Certificate

Click the “Sign-up” button at the top of any page at https://www.UniversityofFashion.com, then click “Order Now” under either “ Monthly” or “ Yearly”.
Fill out the order form that appears using your own name, email and address. However, when the form asks you to choose a username and password, choose a username appropriate for the gift recipient. For example, if you’re giving the gift subscription to someone named, Sally Jones, create a username like “sjones”.
Use your credit card or PayPal to pay for the subscription.
Now for the fun part! Give your gift recipient the username and password you created and tell them to login. Once logged in, tell them to look to their left on the screen, click “Edit Profile” (under Membership Management) and change their account’s name, email address and/or password to whatever they want.
Scan, fill and print out or take a screen shot of the gift certificate template that applies and voila! Easy peasy!

Happy Almost Holidays

Francesca Sterlacci - December 14, 2024 - Fashion Education, Fashion School, Festival Season, Holiday Gift Subscription, Special Offer

In honor of the upcoming holidays, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, we are announcing our once yearly sale. The benefits of a UoF subscription are BIG. With 13 different disciplines, you can give the gift of fashion education to that aspiring designer, current fashion student, someone already in the fashion biz who needs to upskill, or that person in your life who is simply ‘fashion curious’. They will learn all about what it takes to be a men’s, women’s and/or children’s wear fashion designer, a fashion retailer, a fashion museum curator, visual merchandiser and a fashion-entrepreneur. Even if they’re not interested in working with their hands, they can pop some popcorn, sit back, and just watch how it’s done!

We’ve actually been called the “Netflix of Fashion”

By giving a UoF subscription, either a monthly or a yearly, your gift recipient will be blown away!!

Are You Currently a Monthly Subscriber or Free Member?

Here’s How to Purchase a Gift Certificate

Click the “Sign-up” button at the top of any page at https://www.UniversityofFashion.com, then click “Order Now” under either “ Monthly” or “ Yearly”.
Fill out the order form that appears using your own name, email and address. However, when the form asks you to choose a username and password, choose a username appropriate for the gift recipient. For example, if you’re giving the gift subscription to someone named, Sally Jones, create a username like “sjones”.
Use your credit card or PayPal to pay for the subscription.
Now for the fun part! Give your gift recipient the username and password you created and tell them to login. Once logged in, tell them to look to their left on the screen, click “Edit Profile” (under Membership Management) and change their account’s name, email address and/or password to whatever they want.
Scan, fill and print out or take a screen shot of the gift certificate template that applies and voila! Easy peasy!

Thanksgiving Greetings from University of Fashion

Francesca Sterlacci - November 23, 2024 - Fashion Events, Festival Season, Holiday Gift Subscription, Special Offer

We would like to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to all of our current and future high school, college, fashion school teachers & students, our groups, organizations, libraries and our thousands of individual subscribers. As we celebrate the Holiday with our friends and family, let’s give thanks to all of the creatives out there who either are currently working in the fashion industry or those who aspire to become part of our industry: whether it be design director, designer, assistant designer, sample maker, pattern maker, product developer, tech writer, spec writer, textile designer, buyer, retail visual merchandiser, fashion instructor or one of the other hundreds of jobs in our industry. Your contribution in making the world a fashionable and more sustainable place is to be celebrated.

In honor of Thanksgiving and the upcoming Holiday season, we are announcing our once yearly sale. The benefits to a UoF subscription are BIG. With 13 different disciplines, you can learn all about what it takes to be a men’s women’s and/or children’s wear fashion designer, a fashion retailer, fashion museum curator, visual merchandiser or a fashion-entrepreneur. We have over 550+ lessons to learn from and we even offer a Certificate of Completion for each and every lesson you master. And, as many of you already know, all of our lessons are taught by fashion college professors and fashion industry professionals. Founded in 2008, we are the first & largest online fashion education resource in the world.

Our Thanksgiving offer expires on January 2, 2025, so be sure to move on this offer soon. This is one of the most unique gift options out there!! Give a friend or family member the gift of fashion education. Tell a friend, or, what the heck, why not give yourself a gift? You deserve it!

Scan this QR code to sign-up

Here’s How To Get a Gift Certificate for that Fav Fashionista

Go to universityoffashion.com/sign-up/. Click “Order Now” under either “ Monthly” or “ Yearly”.

Fill out the order form that appears using your own name, email and address. However, when the form asks you to choose a username and password, choose a username appropriate for the gift recipient. For example, if you’re giving the gift subscription to someone named, Sally Jones, create a username like “sjones”.

Use your credit card or PayPal to pay for the subscription.

Now for the fun part! Give your gift recipient the username and password you created and tell them to login. Once logged in, tell them to look to their left on the screen, click “Edit Profile” (under Membership Management) and change their account’s name, email address and/or password to whatever they want. Easy peasy.

Scan & complete the details using this gift certificate template:

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What you get

Special back-to-school offer

Did You Know You Can Earn Certificates Just by Completing University of Fashion Lessons? NO CHARGE

Is There a Cost?

Why Earn a Certificate?

How Does It Work?

Am I Able to Get Teacher Feedback?

Tick Tock — time’s running out!

It’s Here! UoF’s Annual Holiday Sale

Cyber Monday Subscription Sale

The Ultimate Stocking Stuffer for Your Inner Fashion Star: $40 Off a Yearly at University of Fashion!

Last Minute Unique Holiday Gift Ideas

You’ve been so busy with school work, house work, your job and/or the kids and you’ve only now realized that you’re out of time to shop for a holiday gift for that special someone on your list. Need help?

Are You Currently a Monthly Subscriber or Free Member?

Happy Almost Holidays

Are You Currently a Monthly Subscriber or Free Member?

Thanksgiving Greetings from University of Fashion

Here’s How To Get a Gift Certificate for that Fav Fashionista

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