Triennale Milano and Kiton, with its Tailoring School, have worked together on an important training project aimed at preserving traditions and ensuring the continuity of tailoring craftsmanship worldwide.
The result of the collaboration is an exhibition presented from January 12 to 16, 2024, during Milan Fashion Week, along with a series of events designed to enhance the educational experience and raise awareness of a virtuous model that can be replicated in other contexts.
The exhibition, entitled “Tailoring school. A journey into education”, was curated by Luca Stoppini, curator of the Triennale Milano Fashion Archive, with the aim of recounting the cultural heritage and Neapolitan sartorial tradition that the school represents.
Stefano Boeri, President of Triennale Milano, said: “Education is one of the most important issues that an institution has to deal with, especially considering the importance it has for future generations and the debate it generates. Triennale Milano aims to be a school once again. A place where the proximity of beautiful objects and spaces, together with the circulation of exciting ideas, unexpected concepts and powerful images, is an opportunity for the transmission of knowledge, expertise and skills. At Triennale Milano, we are convinced that education leads to virtuous life choices, and we are delighted to open a dialogue with an extraordinary project such as Kiton’s Tailoring School, which combines the teaching of a profession with the aspirations of young people.”
With the exhibition “Tailoring school. A journey into education,” we aim to pass on to new generations the cultural heritage and Neapolitan sartorial tradition that the Kiton Tailoring School is dedicated to preserving and sharing each year.
Antonio De Matteis, CEO of Kiton, said: “Since 2000, Kiton has been committed to training with the creation of the Tailoring School. Its founder, Ciro Paone, wanted young people to learn the art of tailoring, thus guaranteeing the continuity of the craft and giving young people an impetus for their future. Thanks to the commitment given to this project, we have seen our school grow over the years, becoming a point of reference for young people and opening up new opportunities for our graduates, both within the company and outside, in other companies or by setting up their own businesses; this is a source of great pride for Kiton, because it means that young people have understood the importance of learning a craft in order to have a future. We are honored to collaborate with Triennale Milano, a cultural institution that believes as much as we do in the value of education and human capital; thanks to our partnership, we will be able to give a voice to this project and better communicate our story of excellence to the world, while preserving our cultural heritage.”
Carla Morogallo, General Manager of Triennale Milano, added: “Triennale intends to develop projects and partnerships that facilitate the construction of professional pathways, with a special focus on the theme of artistic trades and high levels of craftsmanship. The demand for craftsmanship is very high in the fashion industry and there is a danger that a whole generation of creatives will lose the technical skills that are a crucial aspect of this industry. We believe it is vital that institutions, companies and industry players understand the importance of encouraging young people to invest in the trades and practical skills that the market will always need.”
