Eticlò and The Three Pillars of Sustainable Fashion by Sofia-Teresa Di Bacco Desirée Madonna, the founder and owner of Eticlò Eticlo is an Italian sustainable fashion brand that was founded in 2017 by Desirée Madonna. In March 2018, Eticlò launched its first store in Bologna (see picture below), Italy and an online store that both pride…
Read moreWho Gets to Wear What? A look into fashion solely as art
Who Gets to Wear What? A look into fashion solely as art by Jordan Codispoti and Gillie Schmidt-Quee Sunday March 10th, 2024 The Medieval city of Ferrara has had a long and storied history with the arts. During the reign of the Este Family, the small town was a cultural and religious center, where artistry…
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La Cartiera by Roma Cervino On March 12th we visited La Cartiera located in the beautiful Marzabotto Italy. La Cartiera is an ethical brand and fashion workshop that is intended to promote sustainable practices. La Cartiera takes the deadstock from large Italian fashion companies like Gucci and repurposes the material on site to breathe life…
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Gomito a Gomito by Stella Philip On March 11 the Dickinson Fashion Mosaic went to the Gomito a Gomito cooperative. Gomito a Gomito means Elbow to Elbow. It is a garment-tailoring workshop associated with the Siamo Qua cooperative, a religious organization whose aim is to help disenfranchised people, ranging from youth to people in prisons….
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Gomito a Gomito: Agnes Schwienbacker By Ady Salvatierra On March 13, 2024 the Mosaic group met Agnes Schwienbacker, a former detainee and trainee at Gomito a Gomito. Her book Rinchiusa details the experiences of herself and her fellow detainees in Italian prison. She explained to the mosaic group that healthy hobbies such as sewing and…
Read moreThe Fusion of Art and Fashion in the Pitti Palace
The Fusion of Art and Fashion in the Pitti Palace by Keon Eady Today on March 13th, we visited the Pitti Palace located in the heart of Florence. Originally built in the 15th century as a lavish Renaissance residence for the powerful Medici family, the palace has since evolved into a renowned cultural institution and…
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By Bella Lapp On Saturday, March 16, we visited the Gucci Garden in Florence. The building is located in a historic building in downtown Florence, in the Piazza della Signoria. The Gucci Garden is an unconventional museum dedicated to the Gucci brand’s narrative journey, communicated through a walking path through various rooms that take visitors…
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The Shoemaker for the Stars By Sofia-Teresa Di Bacco On Friday March 16, the Dickinson Mosaic students and professors had the opportunity to visit the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum in Florence, Italy. Throughout this enchanting experience, the group walked through the Salvatore Ferragamo 1898-1960 Exhibition that truly encompassed Salvatore’s life’s work. A hundred years have passed…
Read moreBotticelli and Painted Garments in The Birth of Venus & La Primavera
Botticelli and Painted Garments in The Birth of Venus and La Primavera by Anna Ryan Radigan Botticelli, La primavera (1477, Uffizi Museum, Florence)Botticelli, The Birth of Venus (1485, Uffizi Museum, Florence) During the Fashion Mosaic to Florence, another student and I took a trip to the Uffizi on March 14th to experience some famous artworks…
Read moreAre we wearing our values?
Are we wearing our values? by Jordan Codispoti Near the city center of Florence, Debora Florio, entrepreneur, and activist, opened the Bio Fashion Lab as a space to make changes in the fashion industry. She actively works to create awareness of the dark side of fashion and provides a space to do so, while also…
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