Program Details

Fashion Styling

Attestation of College Studies (ACS)
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About the Program

LaSalle College Montréal's Fashion Styling program (ACS) is designed for creative minds who want to explore and master the art of creating outfits. Unleash your imagination through this exceptional opportunity.

Explore different types of fashion styling and acquire the skills needed for each through hands-on projects and real-life experience.

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop an eye for visual composition and proportion.
  • Provide expert knowledge of products and style sets.
  • Create your own pieces, from concept to construction.
  • Acquire and incorporate knowledge of fashion industry history, developments, and trends.
  • Master the composition of both simple and elaborate garments.

Profile

Successful Fashion Stylists have a unique combination of skills, including:

  • Sense of Aesthetics

    Be tuned in to proportions and visual harmony.
  • Curiosity

    Be inspired to explore various styles, materials, techniques, and emerging trends.
  • Creative Thinking

    Push conceptual boundaries, experiment with techniques and mediums.
  • Innovative Problem Solving

    Adapt to dynamic markets and industry developments.

Career Prospects

Montréal, Canada's fashion hub, ranks third in North American clothing manufacturing. In 2022, Québec's fashion sector offered 80,000+ jobs in 2,000+ establishments, $8 billion in sales, and 48% of Canadian fashion jobs.

Visit the Metropolitan Fashion Clusters website for more details.

Career Fields

  • Fashion Stylist,
  • Wardrobe Stylist,
  • Fashion Editor,
  • Personal Stylist/Image Consultant,
  • Fashion Consultant,
  • Fashion Show Coordinator,
  • Fashion Blogger/Influencer.

Diploma & Accreditation

This Attestation of College Studies (ACS) is approved by the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur of Québec and is internationally recognized.

ACS programs are part of continuing education and destined primarily for adults seeking to add value to their skill set or reorient their career.

Required Materials

A laptop computer is mandatory for study in this program. This laptop must be equipped with the Windows operating system to work with all software.

Mentors may request other standard or student-licensed software mandatory for their courses to be installed.

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It has been determined that a Windows PC is required for your program. If you plan to use a Mac, you may need to configure your Mac laptop to run software on Windows.

Minimum Requirements :

  • Intel Core i5 processor or equivalent  
  • 8 GB of RAM or more  
  • 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)  
  • Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).  

Recommended Requirements

  • Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent  
  • 12 GB of RAM or more  
  • 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)  
  • Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).  

Required software: Microsoft 365 supplied by the school and Adobe Creative Cloud.

*The softwares and materials required for the course are compulsory. You can find certain software and school supplies at the CL.IP store.

Eclectic Fashion Selection

Admissions Criteria

Exceptions to these admission criteria may be applied.

Every application is reviewed by the College.

To be eligible for acceptance into an ACS program, applicants are generally required to meet one of the following criteria:

  • Have interrupted their full-time studies for at least two (2) consecutive semesters or one (1) full school year; or

  • Have followed post-secondary studies for a period of at least one (1) year; or

  • Have a Secondary School Diploma (DES) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS), and the program allows them to receive a technical training that is not available in a DCS program; or

  • Have an equivalent education or an instruction deemed sufficient and meet the admission criteria set for college studies.

Academic Dates

LaSalle College has three annual start dates: fall, winter, and summer.

We accept applications at any time. Registration is open year-round.

Processing time:

  • Canadian applicants: up to two weeks,
  • International applicants: up to six months.

Submit your application as soon as possible to ensure a spot in your desired semester.

Note that applications are not processed until all required, validated documents and admission fees are received.

List of Courses

ACS programs are based on DCS program curricula, but do not have general education courses like French, English, or Philosophy.


Concentration Courses

Semester 1
  • Introduction to Fashion Styling (45h)
  • Evolution of Fashion Culture (60h) 
  • Psychology and Personal Image (45h) 
  • Elements of Fashion Design (60h) 
Semester 2
  • Fashion Marketing (60h)
  • Body Types and Ensembles (45h)
  • Compositions (60h) 
  • Personal Styling (45h)
Semester 3
  • Identity and Communication (60h)
  • Fashion Editing (60h) 
  • Fashion Publishing (45h)
  • Conceptual Styling (45h)
Semester 4
  • Fashion Marketing (45h)
  • Media Relations (45h)
  • Fashion Merchandise Management (45h)
  • Entrepreneurship (60h)

* The College reserves the right to substitute some courses. 

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