An important and significant academic recognition. The University of Northampton has conferred it on Federico Brugnoli, awarding him a PhD in Fashion Sustainability. An expert “in the global fashion and luxury industry on the subject of sustainability in the value chain”, Brugnoli began his professional career in the world of leather. His latest projects include those carried out in the context of Lineapelle and Micam.
Federico Brugnoli, an Italian in Northampton
“Federico Brugnoli’s career,” reads the motivation for the Honorary PhD, “is consistent with the University’s mission”. In other words, “to inspire positive and socially responsible change“. It also “reflects the ethos of the Institute for Creative Leather Technologies and the University of Northampton”. Which addresses “sustainability, international/global issues, innovation and strategic thinking”.
An honour for Italy
“It is an honour, a privilege to receive this PhD,” comments Brugnoli. “It is the recognition of many years of work, and it makes us very happy that an English university recognises this kind of competence in an Italian. It is a cue for Italy to think in the direction of the role of excellence in the fashion tech context that it deserves”.
His career
Founder of Spin360 in 2009, Brugnoli previously developed projects related to innovation and sustainability within the Italian tanning industry, in particular working for UNIC – Concerie Italiane. Fulvia Bacchi, general manager of UNIC, comments: “Federico Brugnoli, who has been a collaborator of ours for many years, has received well-deserved recognition for his commitment and innovative drive in favour of the sector. We are happy for him”. He is curator of Lineapelle Innovation Square and Micam X. He has taken on the role of Scientific Director of the Master in Fashion Sustainability and Industry Innovation at the Accademia Costume & Moda, which will start in November 2022 in its new premises in Milan.
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