In line with one of its missions, specifically to support the talent of emerging designers on the fashion scene, YKK is pleased to announce that it will again be the Main Partner of Milano Moda Graduate, whose show will open the Milano Moda Donna week in September. 2022.

Intended for students of the main Italian fashion schools, the project, launched for the first time in 2015, returns thanks to the continuous commitment of Camera Moda and YKK Italia.

In September, 18 students will present their creations on the catwalk, representing 10 different Italian schools operating in the fashion field.

The finalists of this edition of Milano Moda Graduate were selected by CNMI with the support of a prestigious jury including Beppe Angiolini, owner of the Sugar stores in Arezzo and honorary president of Camera Italiana Moda Buyer, with responsibility for marketing and communication; Gianluca Cantaro, critic, fashion and creative journalist; Sara Sozzani Maino, Head of Special Projects Vogue Italia and International Brand Ambassador National Chamber of Italian Fashion; Veronica Trezzi, Marketing & Communication YKK Italy; and Sabine Bourgeau, Product Innovation Team Coordinator of YKK Italia.

Here is the list of finalists in their respective categories:

Fashion design

Gianluca Zumbolo (European Institute of Design)

Angela Tursi (European Institute of Design)

Lorenzo Sala (Marangoni Institute)

Nicola De Piano (Marangoni Institute)

Sofia Masciotta (Academy Costume & Fashion)

Cesaro Nicola (IUAV University of Venice)

Angelica Sarti (Modartech Institute)

Andrea Capobianco (NABA, New Academy of Fine Arts)

YKK

Francesca Barberio (Luigi Vanvitelli University of Campania)

Laura Finizio (European Institute of Design)

Yunjia Guo (Marangoni Institute)

Matteo Calandrino (Modartech Institute)

Carlotta Civolani (NABA, New Academy of Fine Arts)

Filippo Bendanti (IUAV University of Venice)

Shuang Song (Domus Academy)

Gloria Chirivì (Brera Academy of Fine Arts)

Gaia Invernizzi (European Institute of Design)

Cristina Sturniolo (Harim Euro-Mediterranean Academy)