1 - INTEGRATED DESIGN AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCE VALUE
Istituto Secoli offers comprehensive training, from fashion design to pattern making,
from prototyping to garment construction, up to the creation of a collection.
It stands out for its practical teaching approach, aimed at promoting the culture of
Made in Italy.
Students acquire not only theoretical, cultural,
and technical skills, but also a deep understanding of craftsmanship and quality,
key elements of the Italian tradition.
2 - SINCE 1934, THE MOST HISTORIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION IN ITALY
Istituto Secoli, founded in Italy in 1934, was one of the very first higher education institutions in the field of fashion.
It harmoniously combines tradition and innovation.
The historical heritage is a fundamental element and an integral part of the Institute’s identity, making it unique and serving as a compass and guide for a coherent evolution of teaching over time.
3 - SMALL CLASSES AND INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION TO VALUE THE STUDENT
Istituto Secoli offers a personalized learning environment with small classes, ensuring individual
attention to each student.
This allows for targeted teaching and direct interaction for tailored learning.
4 - INDUSTRY NETWORK & CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Thanks to its extensive community of alumni active in the most prestigious brands, its consultative nature, and close collaboration with the industry, Istituto Secoli has developed a vast network of connections and relationships
with some of the most relevant brands and start-ups.
Through these partnerships, students have access to unique opportunities both during their academic journey and in view of entering the job market.
5 - EXCELLENCE IN PATTERN MAKING EDUCATION
The Secoli Method transforms professional needs into a specialized educational path, where pattern making becomes a tool to unleash creativity and design models with precision, combining technique, tradition, and innovation.
6 - OUR FACULTY
Excellence in teaching guaranteed by expert instructors, constantly updated through research, international exchanges, and collaborations with fashion brands.
7 - SPECIAL GUESTS
Sara Luzzana – Marketing Manager at Albini Group
Ettore Pellegrini – Marketing & Sales Manager at Asahi Kasei Fibers Italia
Simon Giuliani – Global Marketing Director at Candiani Denim
Chiara Bianchi Maiocchi – Filatura Lane Cardate
Sabato De Sarno – Former Creative Director at Gucci
Paola Barron and Matteo Guerra from Ready Made Textile
Claudio Marenzi – Owner of Herno
Giusy Bettoni – CEO and Founder of Class
Gian Luca Bauzano – Journalist at RCS MediaGroup
Alberto Calabrese – Contributor for GQ Italia and Vogue Italia
Marco Poli – Founder & CEO of The Style Lift
Antonella Andriani – Vice President of ADI & Strategic Designer
Ornella Bignami – Knitting Expert
Gian Mario Borney – Expert in Marketing, Strategy & Consulting
Fabio Finzi – Fashion & Omnichannel Expert
8 - ACCREDITATION, ASSOCIATIONS & REFERENCES
The three-year course is accredited by the MUR (Ministry of University and Research) as a First Level Academic Diploma course, therefore equivalent to First Level Bachelor’s degrees
issued by Universities.
The other courses are accredited by the Lombardy Region (Milan campus) and Piedmont Region (Novara campus) and issue skills certifications according to EQF (European Qualification Framework) standards.
We are founding members of Piattaforma Sistema Formativo Moda ETS, members of ANTIA and IACDE, consolidating our commitment to the sector.