THE HIGHLIGHTS OF 2024

As the year-end approaches, we look back with gratitude at all the things that have enriched us, particularly our community, composed of students, faculty, staff, partners, friends, and all our stakeholders, who make every day an authentic and unique experience for everyone.

To promote the savoir-faire of Made in Italy, we have expanded our academic offering with new courses. In Rome, the Bachelor of Arts in Pattern Making, Tailoring, and Prototyping for Fashion and Costume has been introduced, offering essential technical and cultural training for the fashion and entertainment sectors. This course, recognized by the Ministry of University and Research (MUR), responds to the fashion system’s need to train professionals capable of creating excellent products by integrating technological and cultural skills. In collaboration with Brioni, we launched the Master in Menswear Design, a 12-month intensive program that combines theory and practice, offering students a unique educational experience thanks to the expertise of ACM and Brioni’s know-how.

To celebrate our 60 years of history (1964-2024), we presented our new logo, a symbol that honors our roots and paves the way for a new chapter for the future.

The new logo keeps the connection with the past alive, celebrating the magnificent history of ACM without straying from its identity. Born from the dream and passion of Rosana Pistolese as “Accademia di Costume e di Moda,” the new logo represents a reinterpretation of an illustration by René Gruau, gifted to our founder Rosana Pistolese.

This new emblem embodies our tradition and commitment to innovation, reflecting our continuous evolution in the world of fashion and costume.

Throughout the year, the Master and BA students collaborated with leading fashion houses and professionals, applying their creative skills in extraordinary projects. From TheCube Archive’s Special Project for BA in Costume & Fashion students, to Falconeri for the BA in Fashion Management: Fashion Product System class, and Diesel for the BA in Fashion Editor, Styling & Communication. The Master’s in Haute Couture Fashion Design collaborated with Maison Valentino, Tessitura Stamperia Luigi Verga, and Museoa Cristobal Balenciaga, while the Master’s in Accessories Design worked with Santoni, Fendi, Ferragamo, and Rodo. The Master’s in Fashion Communication & Art Direction had significant partnerships with Moncler, Slowear, Fashion Film Festival Milano, and Benetton, while the Master’s in Fashion Sustainability and Industry Evolution received substantial contributions from Moncler, Project Officina Creativa, and Bonaudo. Finally, the Master’s in Fabrics Innovation Design received support from Lanificio di Sordevolo, Ostinelli, Ratti, Clerici Tessuto, and Pontoglio, while the Master’s in Creative Knitwear Design developed projects with Max Mara, Iceberg, Brunello Cucinelli, and Falconeri.

In 2024, we witnessed fashion shows of collections created by our students of the BA in Costume & Fashion, as well as the Master’s in Alta Moda, Fashion Design and Creative Knitwear Design. On February 13, the ACM Communication Talents 2024 was held at our Milan campus, featuring the award ceremony for Bianca Costantino Munitz. On March 16, in Rome, the ACM Talents 2024 took place, with Alessio Mussati and Mattia Pozzo winning in the Fashion Category and Sabrina Raus in the Accessories Category. On June 25, during Pitti Immagine Filati, the Personal and Industry Capsule Collections of the Master’s in Creative Knitwear Design were presented, with a special Fashion Show supported by Pitti Discovery. Finally, during Fashion Graduate Italia, on October 22, students of the Master’s in Alta Moda, Fashion Design presented their Haute Couture creations, the result of significant research, savoir-faire, and creativity, at BASE Milano.

Throughout the year, ACM participated in significant events in the fashion world, highlighting the creativity of its students.

From February 19 to 22, students from the Accessories Department at the Rome campus showcased their work at Lineapelle, the international fair dedicated to leather and accessories, held at Rho Fiera Milano. During this event, Industry Projects developed by students from the Master’s in Accessories Design, in collaboration with prestigious brands such as Fendi, Ferragamo, and Furla, were presented under the guidance of Department Director Luigi Mulas.

Additionally, during Milano Unica, the renowned Italian textile fair, on July 11, the Academy presented creations by students from the Master’s in Fabrics Innovation Design. These projects were developed in collaboration with leading partners in the Italian textile industry, including Ratti, Lanificio di Sordevolo, Mantero, and Pizval.

On April 13 and 14, ACM participated in the “Romantica” event, held in the Temple of Vibia Sabina and Adriano, headquarters of the Rome Chamber of Commerce. This event contributed to revitalizing the image of the Capital as a center for contemporary study and research in the fashion landscape. The theme of this edition, curated by Clara Tosi Pamphili, explored the relationship between Craft Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence, involving for the first time 11 fashion academies from the area. These events demonstrate the Academy’s commitment to promoting innovation and collaboration between students and industry professionals, consolidating its position of excellence in the international fashion scene.

Our students and graduates participated in and won important competitions dedicated to young talents, including Milano Moda Graduate, International Lab of Mittelmoda, Real Leather, Stay Different, Louis Vuitton Accessories Design Graduates Initiative, and Global Fashion Graduate Mexico 2024. These recognitions testify to the excellence and creativity of our students in the international fashion scene.

For example, during the 30th edition of Mittelmoda The Fashion Award, our students Pietro De Vecchi and Alice Ercoli received prestigious awards for their innovative collections.

Additionally, at Milano Moda Graduate 2024, our student Tommaso La Sala obtained a “Special Mention” for his extraordinary talent.

These successes confirm our institution’s commitment to training high-level professionals in the fashion sector.

This year was rich in events that enlivened our community. We participated in the Visegrad Fund Residency, a program that promotes academic and artistic mobility among the Visegrad countries, offering opportunities for study, research, and cultural exchanges.

Additionally, we took part in the EMiLUX Program in collaboration with ESSEC Business School, an Executive Master in Luxury Management and Design Innovation that offers an international experience through modules in various global cities, including Paris, New York, Dubai, Shanghai, Geneva, and Milan.

We also participated in cultural events such as Romadiffusa and Bookcity, which enriched our city with artistic and literary activities. Socialization moments, such as student parties, strengthened the bonds among members of our community.

These events contributed to making our year special, offering opportunities for growth, learning, and connection.

Our team works daily to offer the best opportunities to our graduates. In 2024, many of our students began their careers at prestigious fashion houses and companies, including Acne, Armani, Balmain, Bally, Cavalli, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Ferragamo, Gucci, Hermès, Loewe, Loro Piana, Louis Vuitton, Maison Valentino, Max Mara, Outrails,Pucci, Tod’s, and many others. These professional placements testify to our commitment to promoting talent and ensuring that our graduates contribute to the excellence of the fashion industry.