Precision, attention to detail, and professional growth: this is the journey of Caterina Rota, a former student of Istituto Secoli, who now works in the Men’s Industrialization team at Loro Piana.

Caterina attended the Prototyping Course at Istituto Secoli’s Novara campus, where she gained in-depth knowledge of every stage of development and production for Ready to Wear products. After completing her training, she continued her professional journey at Loro Piana, joining the team dedicated to industrialization.

«I began my journey at Istituto Secoli by learning how to turn a pattern into a garment. Today, working in Loro Piana’s Men’s Industrialization department, I find myself on the reverse path: I look at a finished garment and try to understand how much knowledge, precision, and care went into making it. It feels like being on the other side of the same process: the one where an idea finds its way to becoming reality, without losing what makes it special».

Caterina’s story shows how the technical and design skills gained during training can support young professionals as they enter the world of fashion, helping to turn an idea into a tangible product.