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Shaping fashion made in italy
The Italian fashion system is a multifaceted network of industries, territories, and creative practices. In RHITA, the mapping “Shaping Fashion Made in Italy” serves as a state-of-the-art overview: it interprets Made in Italy not only as a mark of origin but as a cultural construction – a metabrand shaped by histories, craftsmanship, design, and production. The mapping does not claim to be exhaustive, but rather to identify key values, actors, and contexts that define the contemporary Italian fashion landscape.
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fashion identities and values
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fashion education
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The mapping of Fashion Education focuses on universities and schools offering structured programs in the field of fashion across the four regions involved in RHITA. It considers public and private institutions providing academic degrees, postgraduate masters, and doctoral programs, with curricula ranging from design and product development to communication, management, and sustainability. The goal is to outline the educational landscape that trains future professionals and sustains the competitiveness of the Italian fashion system.
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fashion manufacturing
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The mapping of Fashion Manufacturing surveys companies and industrial districts representing the productive backbone of Made in Italy. It includes firms of different scales and legal forms, covering apparel, accessories, textiles, leather, footwear, jewellery, and related services. By locating key clusters across the four regions, the mapping highlights the diversity of sectors, activities, and expertise that sustain Italian fashion, from artisanal workshops to industrial supply chains, offering a multifaceted picture of its manufacturing landscape.
