Partnerships with the textile industry enabled Ferrari Fashion School graduating students to create the collections presented at 026 MEMBRANE using high-quality fabrics supplied by some of the leading companies in the sector.
Fashion education reaches its full potential when creativity meets know-how, materials and industry connections.
For 026 MEMBRANE, graduating Fashion Design students developed their final capsule collections using fabrics provided by prestigious Italian and European textile companies.
More than a sponsorship, this collaboration gave students the opportunity to design with high-quality materials and experience the dialogue between designers and suppliers that defines the professional development of a collection.
Textile Partnerships That Enrich Education and Collections
The fabric sponsorship programme developed for 026 MEMBRANE allows students to transform their ideas into collections created to professional standards, working with premium materials.
The collaboration with partner companies was coordinated through the mentors responsible for developing the final collections. Giusy Liguori supervised the Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design, Lika Kubaneishvili the undergraduate course in Fashion Design programme, while Enea Burattoni and Giusy Liguori guided the Master of Arts in Fashion Design & Creative Direction.
Throughout the project, they worked closely with textile expert Fabrizio Flaccomio, Senior Designer and Textile Researcher at Prada, who supported students in selecting the most suitable materials for their collections.
From Fabric to Collection: Designing Through Materials
Working directly with renowned textile companies allowed students to understand how materials influence design, garment construction and the entire creative process.
The result is a series of collections presented at 026 MEMBRANE that combine creative vision with technical excellence.
The following companies collaborated with Ferrari Fashion School by providing fabrics and materials for the development of the capsule collections:
- Al.Ma. Tissues – specialist in technical, bonded and performance fabrics for contemporary apparel.
- Andrea Ya’aqov – creator of exclusive textiles developed through craftsmanship and material experimentation.
- Berto Industrie Tessili – Italian denim manufacturer internationally recognised for high-quality selvedge and sustainable innovation.
- Borghi 1819 – historic Italian textile company specialising in premium cottons and shirting fabrics.
- Centro Seta – Como-based company specialising in silks and printed fabrics for high-end womenswear.
- Clerici – one of the leading silk manufacturers, renowned for printed fabrics, jacquards and manufacturing excellence.
- Gruppo Cinque / Swing – specialist in contemporary fabrics combining creativity, research and industrial expertise.
- La Rosa dei Venti – textile sourcing specialist connecting designers, textile companies and specialised manufacturers.
- Lanificio Moessmer – prestigious South Tyrolean wool mill specialising in wool, cashmere and natural fibres for the luxury market.
- Lanificio Paoletti – historic family-run company known for heritage fabrics, tweeds and sustainable production.
- Limonta – an international reference for textile innovation, jacquards and the development of luxury materials.
- Luxury Jersey – specialist in high-quality circular and flat-knit jersey fabrics for luxury fashion.
- Lyria – innovative textile company developing distinctive materials through craftsmanship, experimentation and creative research.
- MAM – Maglificio Alto Milanese – Italian company specialising in the development and production of high-end knitwear.
- Microtex – developer of technical and functional fabrics for fashion and performance applications.
- Olmetex – an international reference for outerwear fabrics, combining technical innovation with high-quality finishes.
- Studio Cernigliaro – textile studio specialising in print development, colour research and surface design.
- Studio Molinari – creative studio dedicated to textile development, embellishment and material innovation.
- Studio Penta – consultancy specialising in textile research and bespoke product development.
- Studio Troiani – textile development studio supporting brands through material research and creative consultancy.
- Tessilbiella – historic Biella wool mill specialising in premium wools and noble fibres for luxury tailoring.
Industry and Education: Building the Future of Fashion Together
Each collection presented at 026 MEMBRANE reflects not only the talent of Ferrari Fashion School students, but also the commitment of the companies that chose to invest in a new generation of fashion designers.
By providing premium materials and sharing their know-how, these partners enabled students to engage directly with the dynamics of production. Dialogue with the industry thus becomes a tangible part of both the creative process and their fashion education.
