Milan Campus
Located in the vibrant Porta Romana district, the Milan campus of Accademia Costume & Moda is positioned at the heart of Italy’s fashion and luxury ecosystem. This strategic location places designers in direct proximity to major fashion houses, showrooms, trade fairs, and business hubs, fostering continuous engagement with industry leaders.
The 1,200 sqm facility, housed in a repurposed industrial space, is designed with sustainability in mind and offers:
Shooting & Styling Lab - Fully equipped areas for fashion photography, lookbook creation, and campaign development
Lecture & Event Hall - Hosting keynotes, industry panels, and roundtable discussions
Online dedicated resources (BoF, Vogue Archive, WGSN)
Exclusive Bocconi Library access: Through a special partnership, AZ Academy participants can access Bocconi University’s extensive research library, offering advanced resources in: Luxury market economics and consumer behavior, Financial modeling for fashion entrepreneurs, Retail management and digital commerce strategies
This collaboration is exclusive to AZ Academy designers, enhancing their ability to make data-driven business decisions.
Facilities &
Research Resources
Fiamma Lanzara Library
One of the most extensive research libraries in the fashion industry, the Fiamma Lanzara Library contains:
- Over 4,500 monographic volumes.
- A specialized 12,000+ issue magazine archive.
- Dedicated resources in costume history, textile innovation, luxury branding, and emerging fashion markets.
This library serves as a critical tool for designers conducting market research, product positioning analysis, and historical deep dives to refine their brand strategies.
Fabric Archive & Material Innovation Hub
AZ Academy designers gain exclusive access to the Fabric Archive, allowing for:
- Hands-on material research, exploring a diverse selection of textiles, finishes, and embellishments.
- Sustainability-driven textile development, working with eco-conscious materials and innovative processes.
- Direct collaboration with suppliers, ensuring that each designer can prototype and refine their collections with precision.
This library serves as a critical tool for designers conducting market research, product positioning analysis, and historical deep dives to refine their brand strategies.
