Fondazione Sozzani – Andrea Batilla by Vivian Anderson and Stella Philip On March 5th, 2024, we visited the Fondazione Sozzani and interviewed Andrea Batilla, one of the most well-known critics in the Italian fashion industry who is currently working as a Brand Strategist. This position is a type of consultant for brands. Brand strategists help…
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Marco Rambaldi: Fashion Without Constructs – Shaping a New Generation by Fi Porco Marco Rambaldi is the face of a new generation of not only designers- but a new generation of youth that are willing to conquer the societal norms that have limited their expression for so long. Rambaldi shortly after his graduation from the IUAV…
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…
Read moreThe Shoemaker for the Stars
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 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…
Read moreEven the Spiders are Beige
Even the Spiders are Beige by Stella Philip On March 19th, the Dickinson Fashion Mosaic visited Solomeo, a medieval town that is believed to be mostly owned by Brunello Cucinelli, the man behind the famous “quiet luxury” brand Cucinelli. Quiet luxury is a type of luxury that is more subtle than the usual, with less…
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