On April 15 , Italy's National Made in Italy Day , Versace joined forces with Fondazione Altagamma to reaffirm its dedication to the craftsmanship and creativity that have long defined Italian luxury. The date honors Leonardo da Vinci 's birthday, chosen to symbolize the spirit of Italian ingenuity and innovation.
Versace , a member of Altagamma since the house was established by Gianni Versace in 1978 in Milan , has long been a pillar of the Made in Italy tradition. The maison's
participation this year reflects a concrete, hands on investment in the future of Italian craftsmanship. At the heart of this initiative is Altagamma 's "Adotta una Scuola" (Adopt a School) program, now in its fourth edition.
Developed in collaboration with Italy's Ministry of Education and Merit and under the patronage of the European Commission , it has engaged 59 companies, 65 schools across 12 Italian regions, over 250 classes, and more than 3,500 students , creating a direct pipeline between vocational schools and the country's most prestigious luxury brands.
Through this program, Versace has adopted Istituto Secoli Novara , supporting its specialized Prototyping Course, a 1,140-hour , full-time annual program covering every phase of fashion product development, from materials and cutting techniques to garment construction and quality control.
Students completing the course earn a six-month internship at one of the partner brands. The Istituto Secoli Novara campus was opened in 2022 specifically in partnership with these luxury houses and dedicated to training future prototype makers. Stefania Lazzaroni , General Director of Altagamma , said : "The school…
