Archive for September 2020

That time the Accessories Exhibition turned into a surreal garden and we entirely paved it in real grass… : )

Ek Thongprasert, ThailandFinalist, ITS 2007 – Fashion Incredible depth of research, so many references! Beautiful portfolio (also 2nd collection 2008). Went on to develop jewellery, than back to fashion with his own brand.

Jimin Kim, South KoreaFinalist, ITS 2019 – Fashion Technique used as a language: traditional knotting telling the story of women during the south korean enlightenment of the 20th century.

Marga Weimans, NetherlandsFinalist, ITS 2005 Alta Moda sull’identità, sulla bellezza, sulla tecnologia. Marga, la prima olandese a diplomarsi alla Hogeschool Antwerpen. I suoi abiti sono architettura, installazioni che sfidano la convenzionalità.

Oden Wilson, UKFinalist, ITS 2007 – Fashion Innovative use of materials, outstanding career: Marni, Jil Sander, Lanvin, Celine, and now director of Burberry pre-collection

Yuko Koike, JapanFinalist, ITS 2015 – Fashion Capsule collection for Diesel Japan’s 30 years, one year after winning at ITS!

Haizhen Wang, ChineseFinalist, ITS 2005 – Fashion Minimalism and androginy, British Army and Saville Row brought to perfection in the course of his career. Worked at Boudicca, Max Mara and All Saints. Terrific project for Nike. Many years after ITS he won Fashion Fringe by Colin McDowell.

Rafael Kouto, SwitzerlandFinalist ITS 2019 – Fashion The sweetest of smiles, hiding the strength of an uncompromised approach to sustainability. Rafael! Aesthetically breathtaking answer to globalisation, consumerism and capitalism.

Kim Shui, USAFinalist, ITS 2013 – Fashion Kylie Jenner, Cardi B (on album cover…) and Solange wear Kim Shui. Forbes under 30 designer to watch. Speaks perfect italian, mandarin & english. Degree in economics. Kim = superwoman

meeting tassinari vettaAGOSTO / SETTEMBRE A recent meeting with Studio Tassinari/Vetta, with which we are developing the image and logo of ITS Arcademy. Can’t wait to reveal our new identity!