# Fashion-Forward Online Classes This Program Provides Useful Lessons for Budding Fashion Designers By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-10-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budding-fashion-designers References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/117439-mastered-an-online-fashion-program-offers-classes-taught-by-the-industrys-trailblazers) & [mastered](https://www.mastered.com/) 'Mastered' is an online program that helps budding fashion designers learn from industry leaders. While [online classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-tailwind) are a convenient way to learn a new skill, these types of program are often limited to a small range of professions. Mastered gives aspiring designers a convenient way to learn about the fashion industry. Mastered operates an [online fashion program](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-graduates-initiative) that spans the course of thee months. The program is led by Nick Knight, who is a well known fashion photographer. In addition to photography, students have the opportunity to learn about everything from [fashion journalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-the-dot) to nail art. According to Mastered: "Every program is led by a brilliant and influential expert, and everything we teach is industry-relevant." The course provides a fun and easy way for budding fashion designers to learn about the industry from those at the very top of their profession. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Online Learning:** The rise of online learning platforms opens up opportunities for more specialized learning experiences, such as fashion design courses. - **Industry-specific Education:** There is a growing need for education programs that provide focused and in-depth knowledge in specific industries, such as fashion. - **Personalized Education:** Online education platforms allow for personalized learning experiences that cater to individual interests and needs, such as Mastered's varied topics in fashion. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Online Education:** Online education platforms have the potential to disrupt traditional education models, providing specialized and accessible learning experiences. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can benefit from personalized and focused education programs that cater to the diverse range of jobs and roles within the industry. - **E-learning Technology:** Developing technology to enhance the online learning experience, such as virtual reality for fashion design, presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the e-learning space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Educational YouTuber Video Classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marques-brownlee-masterclass.md) - [Virtual Clothing Designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-styler-studio.md) - [Virtual Beauty Masterclasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-beauty-school.md) - [Personalized Fashion Advice Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-stylers.md) - [Immersive Online Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-tailwind.md) - [Educational Fashion Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-graduates-initiative.md) - [Foundational Skincare Classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-health-series.md) - [Elite Authenticator Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vestiaire-academie.md) - [Beauty Brand Development Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-learn-about-beauty.md)