Contour Fashion Innovation MA

Contour Fashion is a specialist area within Fashion design, defined by garments worn close to or shaping the contours of the human form. Traditionally, Contour Fashion graduates have sought careers as designers, technologists and pattern cutters of foundation garments such as corsetry, lingerie and swimwear. Increasingly, roles extend to performance sportswear, athleisure, nightwear, medical, wearable technology and within sustainable advancement.

Graduates from the Contour Fashion Innovation MA may also pursue careers within the contour industry in communications, trend and PR. DMU Contour boasts a rich history of successful entrepreneurs, such as latex lingerie specialist Elissa Poppy, and the Enterprise Team supports students who wish to start their own businesses.

Typical entry requirements

You should have the equivalent or above of a 2:2 UK undergraduate honours design degree in a contour, fashion design or textile design related subject.

A good level of general pattern-cutting skills is required, however you do not need to have experience of specialist Contour garment pattern cutting before applying.

If you have other professional qualifications and industry experience we will consider your application on an individual basis.

Specialist contour design and complex technical skills are explored in depth, considering enhanced aesthetics, fit and production.
Learn from the founders of contour education with over 70 years of teaching in this evolving specialism.
Contour boasts a vast global alumni network closely connected to the university. Teaching staff are industry experts and taught methodologies are progressive and industry-relevant.
We offer a flexible learning experience with the opportunity to tailor modules in line to specific areas of personal interest in line with your career aspirations.
Guest lectures from leading industry professionals and contour-specific commercial and trade fair visits complement the course.
The multinational community within the School of Fashion and Textiles creates a supportive learning environment for students from around the world.
Our award-winning Vijay Patel building has been designed to provide the space and facilities where all of our art and design students can develop their ideas and flourish.
DMU puts the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the heart of the university’s activities and is a  Global Hub for SDG 16, which addresses Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. Sustainable practice is embedded throughout this programme’s curriculum.