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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The Last Supper by Anna Ryan Radigan On the third day of our Fashion Mosaic research trip to Italy, on March 6, 2024, we visited Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper in Milan. None of us had actually seen it before, though most of us were familiar with it, as I was since I’m an…
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Fashioning Back in Time at the Castello Sforzesco By Sofia-Teresa Di Bacco In a captivating visit back in time, we, the students of the Dickinson Mosaic 2024 along with Professor Farrell and Professor Sweeney, took part in an enriching visit to the Castello Sforzesco in Milan on March 7. This immersive experience allowed us to…
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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People-Watching: A Tool of Discovery by Gillie Schmidt-Quee Florence was the first fashion capital of the world, and we began our stay with a trip to Palazzo Pitti, home to many royal families, namely, the Medici’s. Before the palace became the art museum it is today, it was the stage for the burgeoning “Made in…
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