The objective of Fashion Design Laboratory 2 was to design a fashion capsule collection that focused on developing three outfits, comprising both clothing and accessories. Students were guided through the process of constructing the project from the immaterial aspect to the actual creation of the garments, initiating close collaboration with leading Italian leather and fabric producers. During the course, meetings were organized with representatives from institutions (Lineapelle) and manufacturing companies to share knowledge of specific materials, their production processes, and the local district context.
Only by starting with a thorough understanding of the material is it possible to consciously consider the formal aspects of the finished product. For this reason, the collaboration between university and industry has enriched both stakeholders, without distorting their identities. Sharing knowledge and needs has enabled projects to be developed synergistically, leading to a greater appreciation of the process and, above all, a conscious and respectful use of materials.

During the workshop, the study of volumes and proportions of the entire silhouette was developed, starting with the examination of certain staples, codified and recurring garments in the history of fashion, such as the trench coat, the bomber jacket, and the biker jacket. This particular focus enabled a thorough analysis of the garments and their structures, with the aim of highlighting the material culture of the objects and reaffirming the link between design and know-how. Nurturing real and tangible knowledge is, in fact, fundamental to enhancing the design process of fashion products, which constantly feeds on material and immaterial aspects.
The results of the Fashion Design Laboratory 2 projects demonstrate how a free yet conscious approach leads to interesting results in the definition of individual imagery, in the use and combination of materials, and in the ability to renew techniques and approaches to modeling, hybridizing practices traditionally linked to leather goods with others linked to clothing.