ACM TALENTS 2026 | BA GRADUATE FASHION SHOW: THE SELECTION

ACM Talents BA Graduate Fashion Show returns once again this year, the event that brings together 24 3yr students from the Bachelor of Arts in Costume and Fashion, who are invited to design and then showcase their own Capsule Collection (clothing and/or accessories) on the runway, in front of a jury of industry professionals, press and buyers.

The event marks the culmination of three years of study and research, providing an opportunity to demonstrate the level of creative and technical maturity achieved by the students.

The collections explore themes ranging from the students’ personal experiences to reflections on sustainability and upcycling, through the use of fabrics and leathers often sourced from sectors not strictly related to fashion. A way to express creativity whilst also minimising environmental impact.

During the  ACM Talents 2026: BA Graduate Fashion Show, the following collections will take to the runway:

Fashion Design:
Benedetta Boidi, Federico Caron, Lucia Dattilo, Cecilia Marchesini, Giulia Melesi, Giorgia Nicosia, Manuel Pfeifer, Arianna Pucci, Filippo Tammaccaro, Elizaveta Zaslavskaya.

Accessories Design:
Laia Bombelli, Benedetta Braghetti, Lorenzo Castiello, Sara La Rosa, Elisa Miragliotta, Davide Mongiello, Lorenzo Antonio Petrone, Isabella Rivalta.

The students were selected by a jury of distinguished industry experts, including: Benedetta Bruzziches, Founder & Creative Director Benedetta Bruzziches;  Stefano Chiassai, Founder & Creative Director StudioChiassai e RTW, Fur & Leisure Designer, Fendi;  Marius Hordijk, Co-founder TheCube Archive; Daphne Karras, Freelance Designer presso Brioni; Vivian P. Papadaki, Head Designer RTW, Couture, Denim & Leather FENDI, Founder & Designer Vivianfour, Co-founder & Designer Ateena Design; Maria Sole Pastori, Talent Acquisition Expert; Matteo Martelli, Founder & Designer Teo Industrie; Marco Scarpellini, Owner Studio Designer.

The evaluation criteria took into account the students’ stylistic research, the design identity of each Capsule Collection, and the ability to present their work professionally and consistently with their academic journey.

Throughout the design and production of garments and accessories, the students will be guided by Santo Costanzo, Coordinator of the Fashion and Costume Area, and Luigi Mulas, Director of the Accessories Department.

Equally essential is the support of ACM’s network of manufacturing companies, who, as every year, sponsor and accompany the students right up to the final presentation of their work.

In the coming months, the selected talents will work with dedication to bring their collections to life: we cannot wait to see them on the runway!

Congratulations to the entire class for their passion and commitment, and heartfelt thanks to the jury for their valuable contribution.