Milano, 17/09/2021 – Scheduled from 21 to 27 September 2021, the Women’s Collection of Milan Fashion Week marks the return to physical events with a calendar of 61 fashion shows, of which 40 in attendance.
Once again YKK Italia confirms its commitment, as Official Partner, alongside the National Chamber of Italian Fashion. A commitment aimed at supporting Made in Italy, the sustainability of the entire supply chain, the vocation for the highest quality of products, constant innovation and the support of young talents in fashion design.
MILANO MODA GRADUATE 2021 edition is back: not only a competition aimed at the best fashion students of the most prestigious Italian schools but above all an “education path” consisting of workshops and specific advice on various topics. Several events took place: from sustainability to production techniques, trends and international markets, digital communication. Among the mentors of the program: Vogue Talents, Facebook Italia, C.L.A.S.S., Mattori Studio. This year, for the first time, CNMI has decided to include a further workshop on the theme of inclusion and diversity with the aim of raising awareness among new generations so that they are engines of change also on this important issue.
YKK Italia, Main partner of MILANO MODA GRADUATE, will award the winner of the YKK category with an award aimed at supporting the creative and professional development of the student who wins it.
“YKK has always believed in supporting creativity and talent, through concrete actions according to our Cycle of Goodness Philosophy, which embodies our belief that no one prospers without rendering benefits to others. This is the reason why YKK Italy has been the Main Partner of Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana for Milano Moda Graduate since 2018. Especially today where young people have so strongly suffer for the pandemic, YKK this contribution as an encouragement to stay strong and creative” declares Hitoshi Yamaguchi, President of YKK Italia SpA and member of the jury who will decide the winner.