Where Passion Becomes A Profession
Welcome to Rakel's Fashion Academy, where passion meets creativity and creativity becomes a profession. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced fashion designer looking to refine your skills, our programmes are designed to equip you with practical, industry-relevant knowledge that prepares you for success in today's fashion industry. Our curriculum focuses on 80% practical training and 20% theory, ensuring every student graduates with confidence, technical expertise, and a professional portfolio.
Why Choose Rakel's Fashion Academy?
Fashion Design Programme
Garment construction, pattern drafting, sewing techniques, and fashion creativity.
Foundation Certificate in Fashion Design
For beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of fashion design and garment construction.
₦375,000
- Introduction to Fashion Design
- Who is a Fashion Designer?
- Fashion Designer vs Tailor
- Fashion Tools & Equipment
- Sewing Machine Parts & Maintenance
- Types of Hand & Machine Stitches
- Tape Reading
- Taking Accurate Body Measurements
- Facing & Interfacing
Project: Machine samples and measurement practice.
- Fabric Types
- Fabric Identification
- Fabric Selection
- Grainline
- Freehand Cutting
- Iro & Buba
Project: Iro & Buba Set.
- Pleats
- Gathers
- Circular Flare (90°, 180°, 360°, 720°)
- Handkerchief Flare
- Smocking
Project: Flare Skirt & Smocked Dress.
- Wrap Top
- Wrap Skirt
- Wrap Dress
- Wrap Sleeve
- Off-Shoulder Wrap
- Basic Shirt Construction
Project: Wrap Dress & Shirt.
- Trouser Measurements
- Straight Trouser
- Palazzo
- Bootcut
- Bell Bottom
- Jumpsuit
- Playsuit
Project: Trouser & Jumpsuit.
- Traditional Boubou
- Modern Boubou
- Creative Boubou Styles
- Introduction to Slash & Spread
Project: Contemporary Boubou.
- Pattern Drafting Basics
- Basic Bodice Block
- Basic Skirt Block
- Basic Sleeve Block
Project: Draft Your First Pattern.
Students will design and sew a complete outfit.
Professional Diploma in Fashion Design & Garment Construction
Master professional garment construction, pattern drafting, and ready-to-wear fashion.
₦562,500
- Accurate Measurements
- Basic Blocks
- Dress Blocks
- Pattern Alteration
- Zip Bulge Removal
- Butt Contouring
- Neckline Variations
- Sleeve Manipulation
- Dart Manipulation
- Advanced Dart Manipulation
- Slash & Spread
- Flounce
- Shirt Construction
- Twist Dress
- Cowl Neck
- Trouser Variations
- Jumpsuits
- Streetwear
- Cargo Pants
- Joggers
- Hoodies
- Sweatshirts
- 25%, 50% & 100% Contour Bustiers
- Loop & Eyelets
- Invisible Zip
- Bust Caging
- Quilting
- Mermaid Skirts
- Six-Panel Skirts
- Faux Skirts
- Godets
- Hip Padding
- Menswear
- Illusion Dresses
- Fashion Illustration
- Fabric Painting
- Branding
- Pricing
- Customer Service
- Fashion Marketing
- Final Mini Collection
Advanced Diploma in Couture, Corsetry & Bridal Fashion
Luxury fashion, corsetry, couture finishing, bridal wear, and haute couture techniques.
₦562,500
- Cupped, Under-Bust & Over-Bust Corsets
- Victorian, Funnel & Dartless Corsets
- Boning
- Waist Cinching
- Bust Caging
- Mermaid Dresses
- Couture Construction
- Draping
- Moulage
- Pattern Interpretation
- Luxury Finishing
- Bridal Ball Gowns
- Princess Ball Gowns
- Luxury Bridal Dresses
- Petticoats
- Under Skirts
- Lace Placement
- Layering
- Fabric Reconstruction
- Blazer Construction
- Lapels
- Shawl Collars
- Double-Breasted Blazers
- Beading
- Wire Work
- 3D Appliqué
- Roses & Petals
- Luxury Branding
- Bridal Client Consultation
- Pricing
- Portfolio Development
- Graduation Collection
- Fashion Showcase
Fashion Styling & Image Consulting Programme
Preparing professional fashion stylists, personal shoppers, wardrobe consultants, and image consultants.
Professional Certificate in Fashion Styling
A complete styling curriculum — from body and colour analysis to editorial, bridal, and celebrity styling.
- Introduction to Fashion Styling
- Principles of Styling
- Body Shape Analysis
- Face Shape Analysis
- Colour Analysis
- Style Personalities
- Wardrobe Planning
- Capsule Wardrobe Creation
- Personal Shopping
- Accessorising
- Styling for Different Occasions
- Fashion Trends & Forecasting
- Editorial Styling
- Commercial Styling
- Bridal Styling
- Celebrity Styling
- Fashion Show Styling
- Styling for Photoshoots
- Creative Direction
- Building Mood Boards
- Client Consultation
- Styling Portfolio Development
- Pricing & Branding Your Styling Business
- Social Media for Stylists
- Final Project
Final project: style a complete fashion editorial look, style a bridal look, complete a personal styling project, and build a professional styling portfolio.
Fashion Business & Entrepreneurship Programme
The business knowledge needed to build and grow a successful fashion brand.
Professional Certificate in Fashion Business
Branding, marketing, pricing, and operations for fashion entrepreneurs.
- Starting a Fashion Business
- Branding & Brand Identity
- Pricing & Costing
- Customer Service
- Client Management
- Fashion Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Sales Strategies
- Inventory Management
- Financial Record Keeping
- Fashion Photography
- Content Creation
- E-commerce for Fashion
- Business Planning
- Fashion Law & Ethics
- Business Growth Strategies
Creative Fashion Arts Programme
Creative techniques that add value and originality to fashion collections.
Fashion Illustration
Bring your design ideas to life on paper before they reach fabric.
Pattern Drafting
Precision techniques for building garments from the ground up.
Fabric Painting & Textile Design
Hand-crafted surface design for one-of-a-kind fabrics.
Beading & Embellishment
Add texture, sparkle, and luxury detailing to any garment.
Wire Work & 3D Appliqué
Sculptural techniques for statement fashion pieces.
Draping, Moulage & Hand Finishing
Classic couture techniques for a flawless finish.
What You Will Achieve
Create skirts, dresses, shirts, corporate wear, trousers, jumpsuits, Iro & Buba, Boubou, streetwear, pattern drafts, bustiers, corsets, bridal gowns, blazers and haute couture garments.
You will also learn to start and manage a fashion business, serve clients professionally, price your work, build a portfolio and launch your own fashion brand.
Students who successfully complete their programme will receive a Certificate or Diploma and present their work during the Rakel's Fashion Academy Graduation Fashion Showcase.
Ready to start your fashion career?
Applications are open for our next intake across all four programmes.