08-feb2021
David Aliperti’s ITS t-shirt
David Aliperti, USAFinalist, ITS 2005 – Fashion What a career: Belstaff, Tory Burch, Oscar de la Renta. And what an illustrator: brilliant drawing talent, we asked him to draw the ITS t-shirt for 2006.
ALL ENERGIES ON ITS ARCADEMY
Nicolas di Felice, BelgiumFinalist, ITS 2007 – Fashion Two times finalist! And another impressive career: Balenciaga with Nicolas Ghesquière, then Christian Dior with Raf Simons, now Senior designer at Louis Vuitton.
SETTING OUT FOR ITS ARCADEMY
Siri Johansen, NorwayFinalist, ITS 2008 – Fashion Knitwear prodige, we knew she would have gone far: Burberry, Pringle of Scotland and now KENZO. Best of updates May 2020: “I’ve just had a little boy today!! So that’s a lot of love”
Peter Pilotto & Christopher de Vos
Christopher de Vos, Belgian/Peruvian & Peter Pilotto, Belgian Scouting Peter Pilotto during his final year in Antwerp, 2004. Before ITS. And Christopher de Vos presenting his collection in 2005. Two pictures, two incredible memories. Two unique talents together = one unforgettable brand adventure. Dressed everyone, from celebrities to princesses
FULL THROTTLE ON ITS ARCADEMY
Alithia-Spuri Zampetti, ItalyFinalist, ITS 2008 – Fashion ITS, then Womenswear Bottega Veneta, Studio Director Lanvin, Creative Director Paule Ka, Associate Head of Design Alexander McQueen… what a career!!
WE’RE ON SCHEDULE FOR ITS ARCADEMY
Helen Kirkum, UKFinalist, ITS 2016 – Accessories Upcycling + mix&match revolution in the sneaker world! Unique! Collabs with Adidas, Reebok, Lacoste… Wow!
Laura Baruel, Nature as Art
Laura Baruel, DanishFinalist, ITS 2005 – Fashion Since 2005 always continued to explore and refine her dialogue between modern man and nature. Nature as art. A scientific approach to blend textiles and plants. Storytelling of the Nordic landscape.
ON OUR WAY TO ITS ARCADEMY
Richard Quinn, UKFinalist ITS 2015 – Fashion Three years after ITS: Queen Elizabeth the II makes her first fashion week appearance, at Richard’s show!
ONE MORE SUMMER TO GO BEFORE ITS ARCADEMY?
Aitor Throup, UKFinalist ITS 2006 – Fashion One of a kind, one in a million. Aitor’s unlimited creativity = Arcademy’s reason to exist. On being creative: “I wanted to do it, but it was more like I had to do it. I don’t know, it’s weird, isn’t it?” It is not.
ITS a Love Story
Momoko Hashigami, JapanFinalist, ITS 2005 – Fashion Kiho, 2004 finalist, worked at Marras. Marras was in the 2005 jury, loves Momoko, asks her to work for her. She eventually arrives in 2006. Falls in love with Kiho, they marry. Marras family as witnesses of the ITS love!!!