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In the wake of the short century that has just ended came an even shorter century. In the thirty years from the fall of the Berlin Wall to Covid-19, globalisation has expanded the boundaries of the world to the point that space is considered a potential tourist destination. We thought that working was no longer necessary because we could live by playing our money on the stock market. When it comes to relationships between human beings, we have translated justice into inclusiveness. Our homes are now more minimalist and technological, which makes them more sustainable. However, even though states, finance and multinationals have supported this paradigm, we are still experiencing natural and human disasters. The concomitance of diseases, wars, and economic downturns, makes us think of a historical turning point, which requires us to imagine the years to come. Through the voices of important players in the creative industry, we therefore try to reconstruct the notion of contemporary - understood as the present that generates a possibly "very good" future.
Danilo Venturi

News from IED Firenze

18 February 2026

Project Week 2026 with Sammontana Across Fashion, Design and Visual Arts

From February 23 to 27, IED Firenze's Project Week is back: a week of creative design that brings students face to face with the real world of business.

12 February 2026

Sabato De Sarno supports education: two Scholarships at IED Firenze

Sabato De Sarno has chosen to support education at IED Firenze through two scholarships dedicated to the First-Level Academic Diploma (DAPL) in Fashion Design.

29 January 2026

An exhibition on the value of resources and collective action

A group exhibition exploring the value of environmental resources and the role of collective action in shaping a sustainable future. The project stems from a collaboration between IED Firenze and Gruppo Plures.

16 January 2026

Fashion and Sustainability: a Conversation with Matteo Ward and Sara Sozzani Maino

IED Firenze hosted a conversation with Matteo Ward and Sara Sozzani Maino that invited reflection on the role of sustainability within the contemporary fashion system, bringing together different perspectives.

18 December 2025

New April intake for Master’s Programs in Italy

Starting April 2026, IED launches new Fashion Masters in English. An international, hands-on path designed to build the skills demanded by the global fashion industry.

14 October 2025

New January intake for Undergraduate Programmes in Italy

Fashion, Design, Communication, Visual Arts and Cinema: your creative journey starts here