INSIDE KALEIDOSCOPIC | ACM TALENTS 2026 BA GRADUATE FASHION SHOW

On 11 April 2026, at the ITIS Galileo Galilei in Rome, Accademia Costume & Moda presented ACM TALENTS 2026 – BA Graduate Fashion Show, an event celebrating emerging Made in Italy talent through 90 runway looks.

The spotlight was on the 18 capsule collections created by students of the BA in Costume & Fashion, developed within the concept “KALEIDOSCOPIC”, a dynamic exploration of identity, languages, and creative visions.

The showcased creations reflect an academic journey that combines research, innovation, and Italian savoir-faire. Each outfit is the result of a concrete collaboration with over 50 companies from the fashion supply chain, including textile mills, tanneries, and manufacturers.

The evaluation of the collections was entrusted to a high-profile international jury, composed of key figures from the fashion system, including creative directors, managers, and talent scouts  Simona Barbieri – Founder & Creative Director, Twin Set–Simona Barbieri S.p.A.; Manuela Brini – Director of Creative Talent Acquisition and Development, LVMH Fashion Group; Serge Carreira – Director of Emerging Brands Initiative, Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode; Stefano Chiassai – Founder & Creative Director, Studio Chiassai; Maria Grazia Chiuri – Creative Director, Fendi; Millie Aoki de la Valette – Head of Creative Talent Acquisition, Louis Vuitton; Sabato De Sarno – Creative Director; Marco Falcioni – Senior Vice President Creative Direction, Hugo Boss; Luca Finotti – CEO & Creative Director, LF Studio; Director & Creative Director, Creative Exchange Agency; Simonetta Gianfelici – Talent Scout; Attila Kiss – CEO, Gruppo Florence; Veronica Leoni – Creative Director, Calvin Klein Collection; Founder, QUIRA; Livia Malcangio – Head of Philanthropy, Banca Ifis; Francesca Maltinti – Women’s and Men’s Leather Goods Senior Designer, Ferragamo; Marco Mastroianni – Head of Materials Research, Louis Vuitton; Raffaello Napoleone – CEO, Pitti Immagine; Pablo Patané – Stylist; Andrea Renieri – Head Designer Women’s and Men’s Leather Goods, Ferragamo; Sara Sozzani Maino – Creative Director, Fondazione Sozzani; International New Talent & Brands Ambassador, CNMI; Rina Tollio – Creative Talent Acquisition, OTB; Gigi Vezzola – Fashion Consultant.

The ACM TALENTS 2026 project was made possible thanks to the support of an extensive network of partner companies from the fashion supply chain, which actively contributed to the development of the collections by providing materials, expertise, and craftsmanship: Achille Pinto; AgniBì; Alesilk; Ark Consulting; Bea Hurtado Atelier; Beste; Bonaudo; Borghi 1819; Clerici Tessuto; Conceria Gaiera; Crisden; Diosa Paris; Ego Pecci; Fratelli Cerruti; Francesco Lops; Gianvito Rossi; Goretti; Isa Seta Italian Converter; La Doma Conceria; Lanificio Ricceri; Larusmiani; Lineapelle – UNIC; Majocchi; Mazzanti Piume; Mely’s; Omniapiega; Officine di Talenti Preziosi; Ostinelli Seta; Piacenza; Piacenza Cashmere; Pizval; Pontoglio 1883; Ratti; Rilievi; Russo di Casandrino; Silvia Cerroni; Stelio Malori; Teo Industrie; Tesj; Wash Italia; YKK. A productive ecosystem that represents the excellence of Made in Italy and makes a tangible contribution to the training of the next generation of designers.

CREDITS

Fashion Show production: From Studio

Sound Designer: Emanuele Vesci

Photo, Video and Live Streaming: P&P Fotografia

Hair Styling: Sergio Valente e Gerry Santoro con Team INTERCOIFFURE – MONDIAL

Make-up: Lorena Leonardis & Team Accademia Trucco Professional