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Holidays 2010

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:50:00 GMT

HOLIDAYS 2010

The reception will re open MONDAY 23 rd august.

...looking forward to seeing you all in september with lots of news!

Happy holidays

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SUMMER AT SECOLI

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:06:00 GMT

SUMMER AT SECOLI:
Presenting our special summer courses for 2010

We are getting closer to summer and also this year the Institute has prepared especially for you, loads of “cool” courses….

some of our 2010 summer courses

- DESIGN AND FIGURE SKETCHING

- PATTERNMAKING

- TAILORING

- PATTERNMAKING ON CAD

- GRAPHICS

- ITALIAN & FASHION DESIGN

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Mario Argentieri

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:03:00 GMT

DESIGN COURSES:
Mario Argentieri head of patternmaking and prototype department at Dolce&Gabbana talks about his experience

DESIGN COURSE: At Institute Secoli, Mario Argentieri, head of patternmaking and prototype department at Dolce&Gabbana speaks.

On Tuesday 9^th March, Mr Mario Argentieri, ex alumnus, today the man in charge of an entire department at Dolce&Gabbana, came to speak about his view of the fashion industry and his journey as a patternmaker to our future graduates.

He shared his personal work experience, his success and the passion his has for patternmaking, “……. The most important need (to work in the fashion industry) is passion for fashion and the will to learn everyday, to excel as a patternmaker; one needs to have an excellent formation and totally concentrated when working…..”

He also gave a detailed demonstration on how to prepare a collection: from an idea to a sketch; from sketches to patterns to prototypes, then fit corrections and finally the finished article.

Our students participated with enthusiasm and asked questions related to the figure of “patternmaker” and the work industry.

We are very grateful to Mario Argentieri for his testimony, thank you very much!

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Secoli world Beyond Talent

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:29:00 GMT

Beyond Talent

Beyond Talent
http://www.udel.edu

Stefano Secoli
President,
Istituto Carlo Secoli
and the Italian Association of Technicians for the Dressmaking Industry,
Milan, Italy

Stefano Secoli has 36 years experience in professional training and development for the textile and clothing sector. After a secondary school education, he completed his military service with a commission in an Alpine regiment. In 1974 he entered the family business as assistant pattern grader and printer, at the same time beginning his studies in philosophy at Milan University. While attending the university, he participated in professional courses in wholesale pattern making, at the Istituto Secoli. In 1976 he was given full responsibility for pattern-making and grading services. In 1978 he was also made responsible for advisory and special services, and in 1982 he was appointed manager. In 1992 he became president of the Istituto Carlo Secoli and of the Italian Association of Technicians for the Dressmaking Industry.

A thorough knowledge of and experience with training and development for the clothing sector has enabled Stefano Secoli to define the professional job profiles for the institute’s courses and to direct the job orientation service for graduates. Secoli had been invited as principal lecturer to many seminars both for the Italian apparel industry and internationally including Uruguay and Japan; his articles have appeared in numerous journals including Apparel Times (Japan), Confezione, Tecnica della Confezione, and Corriere della Sera.

The Carlo Secoli Institute opened in Treviso in 1934. It was moved to Milan in 1945 and became a reference point (still unchallenged) for the fashion industry and its companies. In 1965 the institute opened its training to young graduates, making it a point of reference for national and international talent in fashion.

How do you think talent is expressed in the fashion field? Maybe with a good graphic design project? With the identification of innovative and sophisticated materials? Or, through a 3D presentation?

According to the philosophy and history of the Secoli Institute, intelligence (and creativity) in fashion and clothing is expressed only through the complete outfit.

The physical realization of a creative idea and practice is the real culmination point in fashion. This concept holds across all disciplines that involve a generous amount of design, creativity, and inspiration. The peculiarity of the Secoli Institute (which began its dream and the application of its methodology in 1934) lies in what we call “creative practice.” This practice teaches a student the art of translating an idea into a perfect product of style. The training capacity lies in the skill of teaching design, which is a common language throughout the fashion industry. Knowledge of processes and techniques of clothing design and production is the unique key for the transformation of sketches. The Secoli Institute, with its 75-year history, is internationally recognized for its training method (called method Secoli) involving design, drafting, and the construction of clothes. People come to the institute to be trained in the language of the fashion industry and the various figures that combine to make fashion both within the haute couture and prêt-à-porter world.

The specific skills required by the different occupations such as the stylist, drafter, and seamstress, must be understood. The designer has to use creative energy and common logic, while the drafter must have the ability to research and experiment. Both the designer and drafter must be able to compare and measure the results in the concrete expression of the final constructed outfit. There is no such thing as a “nice design” or a “good model,” the only possibility is a “nice dress.” As a direct consequence of this simple but often forgotten axiom, we put special care in the presentation and finishing touches of the final product, even though it is only the result of school work.

How can the performance of a fashion university be evaluated? Look at the creations produced by its students (not those made by tailors). Then wear them or have them worn by others who fit that size. If you have done all this, you will know the answer to this question.

The Secoli Method: Roots

The origins of the Secoli Method lie in the history of the tailoring, cutting, and creation of traditional women’s clothing linked to the nobility of the Italian courts in the first “Risorgimento” and later of the House of the Savoia family. The postwar period brought original innovations that became the basis of the method. The Secoli Method combines its traditional method of making outfits with upgraded technology and programs that are used in the industry today

First of all, a theory was developed that put measurements of height and circumference as fundamental. From these measurements you can proportionately obtain all other measurements of the human body. Then, once the basics are developed, patterns are drafted based on them. After grading and industrialization of the product model, the result is organization and production control. But Secoli does not stop at the design. The institute understands that at the foundation of a quality product, there are many variables to successfully combine. Throughout the construction, style and design must be considered. The final result is the most important part of the construction. Dedicated students must, therefore, possess vast knowledge and deep expertise. Secoli, faithful to its tradition of business reality, takes particular care to teach technology use and programs that are used by the textile and clothing industry.

Programs

Pattern Drafting and Design is a two-year program for those who, at the end of high school or college, want to become a leader in the world of Italian fashion. The program teaches participants the entire design process, from a creative idea to a material realization, as the prêt-à-porter companies do to make up their collections. After two years, the students participate in a fashion show event, the “Secoli fashion show." They show their own mini collections, and after completing all final exams, students may enter the master's and other postgraduate programs offered, with specialties in women, men, or children.

Pattern Drafting Biennial. This is a two-year program that educates participants in designing patterns in a specialty of their choice (women, men). They also have the option of completing their training with a variety of other subjects. At the end of two years, students participate in the Secoli fashion show with their own mini collection specializing in either women or men.

Intensive Pattern Drafting. This program completes the participant’s training in the design of patterns in the specialty of their choice (women, men) with a year of intensive training (four days per week in school full-time).

Computer Graphics and CAD Modeling. Thanks to our Lectra Systems technology, training programs on computer graphics and modeling are the most up-to-date. They are available to professionals and students of all programs in the fashion institute.

Single Issue Programs. These are training or refresher programs organized for professionals in the fashion industry and our alumni. The purpose of these programs is to enhance training with the aim of providing practical tools for solving business problems. These courses include style and product, design, production and prototype, organization and timing analysis and methods, production planning, marketing, and computer graphics and CAD modeling.

Placement

The Secoli Institute, with its established and recognized training capacity, has a 98 percent placement average for its students! The emphasis on production needs and proper preparation of the students has always been appreciated by companies.

Internationality

Many of our students come from all over the world. A majority of our members are from Japan, China, South Korea, and Spain. There has also been a remarkable growth trend recently regarding the participation of future professionals from South America.

Partners

The Secoli Institute has woven a network of relationships and collaborations with many prestigious companies in the fashion industry over the years: Aeffe, Armani, Benetton, Brioni, Corneliani, Dolce and Gabbana, Emilio Pucci, Fendi, Ferre, Gilmar, Group Zegna, Gucci, Jil Sander, Krizia, Marzotto, North Face, Prada, Ralph Lauren, and Versace…to name only a few.

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Summer Course 2010 in collaboration with the municipal of milan

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:41:00 GMT

Summer School

in collaboration with the Municipal of Milan SUMMER SCHOOL 2010

For the second consecutive year Institute Secoli will participate at the SUMMER SCHOOL PROJECT of the Municipal of Milan

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Secoli Method arrived in Thailandia

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:51:00 GMT

THE SECOLI METHOD
arrives in Bangkok
with senior pattermaking teacher:
Gaetano Currò

February 2010: the Secoli method lands in Thailand

From the 30^th of January to the 6^th of February Gaetano Currò, senior member of the teaching staff at the Istituto Secoli, held a pattern making seminar at the “Faculty of Textile Industry Thailand Institute of Fashion Research Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep”, a prestigious university in Bangkok.

Istituto Secoli has been chosen by the Faculty of Textile Industry as the ideal partner to improve their teacher training courses, affirming the Secoli Method, hence a reference point internationally.

The subject of the seminar was basic patterns for menswear, with emphasis on sportswear.

A warm thank you to Piyapong Thongepetch, ex pupil of the Institute, 2008 graduate, of a two year course covering patternmaking, design, corset and swimwear modules.

Pyapong, is a creative genius and winner of the Art of Fashion competition of Miami USA (participated as a Secoli pupil). During the seminar week, he accompanied and also translated for Professor Currò.

We thank and wish all the best to the Faculty of Textile Industry Thailand Institute of Fashion Research Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep of Bangkok and its staff for their hospitality and cordiality.

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Fashion creators Michela Vargiù Prests: La Bora di..

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:52:00 GMT

Fashion creators
Michela Vargiu presents:

La...Borsa...Di...

La Borsa Di...is a tiny handcraft workshop in the Cagliari province, a breathtaking land of many colours and Mediterranean perfumes; SOURCE OF INSPIRATION FOR MY CREATIONS!
Surely far from the rules and ways of the fashion industry, but where, anyone, as a single and unique being can discover one’s style…

Michela Vargiu
Born on the 14th of April in Milan, moves to Cagliari with her family, where she studies Tourism. From ’95 to ’97 joins the Instituto Secoli and graduates as an Industrial pattern maker and Size grader. Her carrier then begins at a Dressmaker’s Studio in the centre of Milan and after years of experience decides to take a big step and start her own Dressmaking studio, "La Cruna Dell'ago"(eye of a needle). After years of satisfying work, the decision to sell the business and dedicate herself to apparel accessories, hence in 2009 La…Borsa…Di…

www.laborsadimichaela.com

Bags and Accessories made with handmade fabric
Vargiu Michaela Patrizia
Via Simon Mossa 135 scala a - 09047
selargius - ca
03226360927
tel: 070 3511355
fax: 070 3511355

micaela.vargiu@gmail.com

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Fashion Courses: march, april 2010 Milan

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:16:00 GMT

Course proposals:
GRAFIC DESIGN
CAD PATTERNMAKING

Milano Branch

CAD PATTERNMAKING COURSE	DATE	COURSE DESCRIPTION
ModarisV6R1 Lectra	3 march 2010	This course offers participants technical and practical know how of using Modaris Lectra. DURATION: weekly TOTAL HOURS: 70
PgsMgs Investronica Lectra	13 april 2010	This course offers participants technical and practical know how of using Pgs Model Investronica Lectra. DURATION: weekly TOTAL HOURS: 70
GRAFIC DESIGN COURSE	DATE	COURSE DESCRIPTION
Adobe Illustrator	3 march 2010	This course offers participants technical and practical know how of using Adobe Illustrator. DURATION: 5 lessons TOTAL HOURS: 40
Adobe Photoshop	8 march 2010	This course offers participants technical and practical know how of using Adobe Photoshop. DURATION: 5 lessons TOTAL HOURS: 40
Kaledo Style Lectra	16 april 2010	This course offers participants technical and practical know how of using Kaledo Style Lectra. DURATION: 5 lessonsi TOTAL HOURS: 40
Graphic Suite	13 march 2010	To complete your creative designer formation, learning how to use different software commonly used in fashion design studios. DURATION: 20 lessons TOTAL HOURS: 80

FOR A CREATIVE SUMMER, BEST COURSE OFFERS COMING SOON!

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Fashion Courses Ancona, Bologna, Padova March April 2010

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:52:00 GMT

COURSE PROPOSALS
WOMEN’S PATTERNMAKING
MEN’S PATTERN MAKING

SYSTEM PROGRAMMER
PATTERNMAKING ON CAD

Ancona Branch

COURSE ON SATURDAY	DATE	COURSE DESCRIPTION
Women’s pattern making	17 april 2010	This course offers participants theoretical and practical knowledge on how to elaborate womenswear, interpreting correctly sketches and creating wearable garments and respecting commercial limits of the company. DURATION: 18 months TOTAL HOURS: 480
Men’s pattern making	17 april 2010	This course offers participants theoretical and practical knowledge on how to elaborate menswear, interpreting correctly sketches and creating wearable garments and respecting commercial limits of the company. DURATION: TOTAL HOURS: 160

Bologna Branch

COURSE ON SATURDAY	DATE	COURSE DESCRIPTION
Programming and cost control	27 march 2010	Course objectives are to impart an overall systematic understanding of programming techniques and production control, product and Supply Chain management. DURATION: once a fortnight TOTALE ORE: 60

Padova Branch

COURSE ON SATURDAY	DATE	COURSE DESCRIPTION
Women’s pattern making	10 april 2010	This course offers participants theoretical and practical knowledge on how to elaborate womenswear, interpreting correctly sketches and creating wearable garments and respecting commercial limits of the company. DURATION: 18 months TOTAL HOURS: 480

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New Collection Francesco Cecchini

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:34:00 GMT

Milano Unica
Shirt Avenue
NEW COLLECTION
P/E 2011
Francesco Cecchini

Simple volumes and fluid lines emphasize the female form, transforming it in a real triumph of elegance.

The young designer Francesco Cecchini declares,” my muses are countless, sometimes it’s a journey, or a film but what really unites everyone is our dreams, desires that each of us guards jealously in our hearts.”
The collection talks of memories of a past summer, buoyant, fun and outlined by volume and retro forms.

Sea colours predominate, garments accentuated with splashes of bold colours that cut free from set schemes.

Hummingbirds and exotic flowers appear on garments like frivolous thoughts that bring back desires of far away lands.

A playful atmosphere, fun and joyful, a tribute to the Romagna lifestyle, an optimistic spirit for the future, a perfect interpretation.

Rigorously linen and cotton fabrics, embroidery and bags made from unusual materials create a new design style.

Francesco Cecchini

Moved to Milan to attend Istituto Secoli, graduated as a designer and industrial pattern maker in 2009. Throughout his studies he has always nurtured his passion for fashion and luxury. Selected as a finalist in the Mittelmoda 2009, he received the Kaledo and Italian Fabric Award, where he presented his new collection, spring/ summer 2011 during the Milano Unica fair.

www.francescocecchini.com

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