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On the occasion of ACM Talents 2026 – BA Graduate Fashion Show “Kaleidoscopic”, Accademia Costume & Moda welcomed an outstanding international jury, bringing together some of the most influential figures across the global fashion industry.
The presence of professionals from leading fashion houses, institutions and creative organisations represents one of the defining elements of the event, offering students a unique opportunity to engage directly with those shaping the future of fashion.
The ACM Talents 2026 jury brought together a wide range of expertise, spanning creative direction, talent acquisition, material research and cultural development, reflecting the complexity and diversity of today’s fashion system.
Ne hanno fatto parte 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 e Director and Creative Director, Creative Exchange Agency; Simonetta Gianfelici, Talent Scout; Attila Kiss, CEO, Gruppo Florence; Veronica Leoni, Creative Director, Calvin Klein Collection e Founder di 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 Sozzanie International New Talent & Brands Ambassador, CNMI; Rina Tollio, Creative Talent Acquisition, OTB; Gigi Vezzola, Fashion Consultant; e Flavia La Rocca, Director of Product Design, Inside Out.
The initiative was made possible also thanks to the support of Banca Ifis, whose commitment highlights the importance of investing in young creative talent and in the future of the fashion industry.
The jury’s presence marked a key moment in the students’ academic journey, offering them the opportunity to present and discuss their work with experts deeply connected to the realities and dynamics of the global market.
ACM Talents once again proves to be more than a graduate show, positioning itself as a platform where education meets industry, fostering meaningful exchange and opening pathways for emerging designers.
Through the involvement of an international jury and its strong connection with the industry, ACM Talents continues to reinforce the role of Accademia Costume & Moda as a leading institution in nurturing the next generation of fashion designers.
