22/10/2026
Happy new (academic) year! ✨
Our Opening Ceremonies in Milan and Rome marked the start of a new academic year, bringing together students, creativity, and inspiring voices from the fashion industry.
In Milan, we welcomed two special guests from Valentino: Matteo Di Pasquale, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Luca Conforti, Director of Talent and People Development, who reminded our students that their potential goes far beyond their résumé, highlighting the importance of putting people at the centre and celebrating everyone’s unique qualities.
In Rome, we had the pleasure of welcoming:
Stefano Dominella, Honorary President of Maison Gattinoni, who shared inspiring words about ambition, determination, and believing in your dreams.
Giorgio Fermanelli, Director of Impact at WRÅD by Inside Out, who highlighted the importance of education in shaping a more conscious and responsible fashion industry.
Matteo Ward, CEO of Inside Out Fashion, Textiles & Home and Co-Founder of WRÅD, who joined us through a special video message about sustainability and the power of fashion to inspire better habits and a better future.
A heartfelt thank you to all our guests for sharing their experiences and inspiring the next generation of creatives.
To all our students: here’s to a year of new ideas, exciting challenges, and endless possibilities! ❤️
