From collaborative projects with Brunello and Gruppo Cinque to an exclusive guided tour led by Luciano Bandi, Ferrari Fashion School brought its students to Milano Unica, the leading international trade fair for premium textiles and accessories. An experience that connects creativity, innovation and industry while preparing the next generation of fashion professionals.
Every collection begins with its materials. That is why Milano Unica is a key milestone in the educational journey at Ferrari Fashion School, giving students the opportunity to engage directly with the companies behind one of the world’s most prestigious textile supply chains.
According to Confindustria Moda, Italy’s textile and apparel industry generates nearly €60 billion in annual revenue, comprises more than 37,000 companies, and employs over 372,000 professionals, reinforcing Italy’s position as the global benchmark for luxury yarns and high-end fabrics.
Brunello: Reinterpreting Heritage Fabrics
Among the projects showcased during Milano Unica, the collaboration with Brunello involved second-year students from the Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design, under the supervision of designer and Course Leader Lika Kubaneishvili.
The brief challenged students to reinterpret luxurious damask fabrics through a contemporary menswear capsule with an urban aesthetic. Working with heritage textiles encouraged students to explore new creative possibilities while respecting the technical qualities and craftsmanship that define premium Italian fabrics.
Gruppo Cinque and Membrane 026
A second collaboration saw Gruppo Cinque support the development of selected final-year Fashion Design collections under the guidance of Course Leader Giusy Liguori.
The company’s fabrics were featured in the collections created by Michalina Sztuka and Tosca Wiedmann, first presented during Membrane 026, Ferrari Fashion School’s annual Fashion Show, and later selected by Gruppo Cinque for display at its stand during Milano Unica, a tangible recognition of the quality and creativity of the students’ work.
Discovering Milano Unica with Luciano Bandi
The experience also included students from the Master of Arts in Fashion Design and Creative Direction and the Master of Arts in Fashion and Luxury Management, who explored the exhibition alongside Luciano Bandi, former Managing Director of Loro Piana and former Commercial Director of Zegna Baruffa.
Drawing on decades of leadership within the luxury industry, Bandi guided students through some of Italy’s most respected textile manufacturers, including Bellandi, Colombo, Manteco, Piacenza and Vitale Barberis Canonico. The visit offered valuable insight into the strategic role of the Italian textile supply chain and the relationship between sustainability, innovation and luxury, viewed through the perspective of someone who has helped shape the success of some of Italy’s most renowned fashion companies.
Learning Fashion Through the Supply Chain
For Ferrari Fashion School, attending Milano Unica is an opportunity for students to understand how fashion products are created, to meet the companies that make them possible, and to experience first-hand the excellence of the Made in Italy textile industry.
This is the essence of Ferrari Fashion School’s educational approach: combining academic learning, creative experimentation and close collaboration with industry partners to prepare designers, creative directors and fashion managers capable of transforming material knowledge into research, innovation and meaningful design.
