Our Master in Accessories Design students have completed the Industry Project developed in collaboration with Benedetta Bruzziches, an Italian luxury accessories brand renowned for its distinctive creative language, material experimentation and ability to transform handbags into design objects.
The Final Presentation, during which students presented their projects directly to Benedetta Bruzziches, Founder & Creative Director of the brand, marked the culmination of a journey of research, experimentation and design development. Throughout the project, students had the opportunity to engage with the aesthetic identity and creative processes of a brand operating in the luxury accessories sector.
Material Duality in Contemporary Accessories: The Project Concept
Led by Project Leader Luigi Mulas De Bois, with the support of Project Assistant Paolo Rinaldi, the Industry Project, entitled «Material Duality in Contemporary Accessories», explored the relationship between seemingly opposing materials, forms and functions.
At the heart of the brief were two defining elements of the Benedetta Bruzziches universe: leather and crystal mesh. Two materials with contrasting characteristics, brought together within a coherent creative vision capable of interpreting the tension between structure and fluidity, everyday life and the dreamlike, functionality and ornamentation.
Through this exploration, students developed individual capsule collections, investigating the relationship between brand identity, design innovation and contemporary aesthetics.
From Research to Final Presentation: The Students’ Capsule Collections
During the Final Presentation, students showcased the outcomes of their creative journeys, illustrating the evolution of their concepts, material experimentation and design solutions developed throughout the Industry Project.
The collections explored different interpretations of contemporary accessories through daywear and evening bags, characterised by meticulous research into silhouettes, proportions, construction details, finishes and surface treatments.
Alongside accessories designed for everyday use and special occasions, the project also involved the development of objects d’art: sculptural bags crafted from metal or acrylic, conceived as objects with a strong expressive and conceptual identity, transcending the purely functional dimension of accessories.
The Final Presentation provided students with a valuable opportunity to discuss and reflect on their work, highlighting their ability to translate a creative brief into structured, distinctive proposals aligned with the positioning of a luxury brand.
The Value of Industry Projects at Accademia Costume & Moda
The collaboration with Benedetta Bruzziches further demonstrates the importance of Industry Projects within the educational approach of the Master in Accessories Design at Accademia Costume & Moda.
Through direct engagement with industry professionals, students gain first-hand insight into creative and design processes that reflect the realities of the fashion industry, developing skills that combine research, craftsmanship, experimentation, strategic thinking and market awareness.
This experience strengthens the connection between education and industry, supporting emerging designers as they develop their own creative language and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges shaping contemporary luxury accessories design.
Our heartfelt thanks go to Benedetta Bruzziches for sharing her creative vision, expertise and approach to design with our students, offering them an invaluable opportunity for growth, experimentation and direct engagement with the professional world.