An opportunity to cultivate talent and bring them closer to the virtues of leather, from Bonaudo’s perspective. The opportunity to make connections with the manufacturing chain that makes made in Italy great, in that of IED Florence. The unique chance for female thesis students in the Bachelor of Fashion Design (Accessories major) to turn the preparation of their collection into a real forge of experience, from material selection to relationships with suppliers. It ended on July 18 with the presentation of the work at the showroom of the tannery in Cuggiono (Milan), the path of Bonaudo and IED Florence. “It’s important to support new generations”, comments the group’s CEO, Alessandro Iliprandi, “as they will become the fashion designers of the future, and at the same time continue to raise the awareness of value, high quality and sustainability of leather made in Italy”.
The Project
IED Florence students were presented with a challenge: to conceive and design a Spring/Summer 2025 collection taking into account market trends as well as demands, but also issues such as innovation and sustainability. Over the course of the academic year, each student prototyped three products: a pair of shoes, a bag and a small leather accessory. All with the support of Bonaudo, which provided its know-how along with high-quality leather best suited to their creations. “Collaborations with realities such as Bonaudo are important to put the creativity of the new generations in dialogue with the quality and tradition of the companies of the national districts”, comments Andrea Nardi, academic manager IED Florence. “This exchange of skills not only enriches the students’ educational path, but also allows them to design the new excellences of the future”.
The students
Finally, the four female graduates of the July session had the opportunity to present their work to the public in the setting of the tannery’s showroom. Anna Piovesan (first from left in photo) showcased the Blossom collection of her brand Core, which promotes female empowerment. Martina Nardi (second from left) presented a collection of her brand WOMN, inspired by the concept of human metamorphosis. Agnese Ferrario (third from left), with her brand ANFERR’s Deco-mod collection, consisting in combined deconstructivism and modularity. Annamaria Nelli, on the other hand, worked on the role of curved lines, understood as formal matrices of every creative process.
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