Date

13 February 2024

Five international mentors, leaders in their fields, guide students into a broader future

We introduce you our new international mentors who are leaders in their fields leading students into a new era: their role will be to assist students in understanding, addressing, and resolving the challenges of an industry that is constantly evolving. 

As mentors, they share their expertise and insights, preparing students for a competitive business environment:

Simon Ungless for Fashion Design (ENG): Creative Consultant to Alexander McQueen for Rebel- 30 Years of London Fashion, The Design Museum, London, September 2023 in conjunction with The BFC and Gen Art and for creative print direction for Alexander McQueen RTW Collections.

Giulio Sapio for Fashion Design (ITA): Italian designer, his brand's mission is to provide customers with distinctive items of excellent quality. In 2021, he launched his latest ready-to-wear collection designed according to certain cornerstones: quality of materials, timeless elegance, and sustainability.

Marco De Lucia for Fashion Stylist: he worked in Luisa Via Roma with an increasing number of artists, mostly international, including: Ricky Martin, Bebe Rexha, Demi Lovato, Sofia Carson, Orlando Bloom, Clean Bandit, Bella Thorne, etc. Since January he has founded his agency Scenario, with which he deals with Celeb Pr, Celeb Styling and Brand Partnership.

Nicola Antonelli for Fashion MarketingCMO in LUISAVIAROMA.COM has a significant experience gained by developing e-commerce projects in the luxury market, with a particular skill in the development and implementation of web marketing strategies.

Talia Zoref for IllustrationForbes 30 Under 30 Artist Talia Zoref has become known for creating Art during Fashion Weeks worldwide, meeting and sketching celebrities including Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Pharrell Williams, and others. Talia's Art has been featured in many publications including Vogue and NY Times as well as shown in Times Square, Miami Art Basel and Cannes Film Festival.

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