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MILANO FASHION INSTITUTE: THE BUSINESS SCHOOL WITH DIRECT ACCESS TO THE FASHION INDUSTRY
A place where passion, creativity, and excellence in education come together to prepare you to become the leaders of tomorrow in the fashion system.
MILANO FASHION INSTITUTE-MFI IS THE BUSINESS SCHOOL OF CAMERA NAZIONALE DELLA MODA ITALIANA-CNMI, THE NON PROFIT MAKING ASSOCIATION WHICH DISCIPLINES, CO-ORDINATES AND PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF ITALIAN FASHION BOTH IN ITALY AND ABROAD, MAIN ORGANIZER OF THE MILANO FASHION WEEK.
Since its founding in 2007, MFI has been dedicated to becoming the reference training center of excellence for the fashion system in Italy and training new managers in the international fashion industry.
Located in Milan, the epicenter of luxury and ready-to-wear fashion, MFI places students directly in the vibrant, ever-evolving world of fashion, offering unmatched access to the industry's leading brands and trends.
2007
MFI was founded in Milan to create a university centre of excellence at the service of the Fashion System. The city's most prestigious institutions are behind it: the City of Milan, Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (the Italian Fashion Council), together with a pool of Milanese Universities.
2009
MFI kicks off its first academic year with a Master in Fashion Direction: Brand and Product Management.
2011
All postgraduate masters courses become international as the Milan fashion scene speaks to the whole world. Our campus immediately welcomes students from all corners of the globe.
2012
Our educational model becomes the subject of study and is presented as excellence in Hong Kong at 'DesignEd Asia 2012', the international benchmark event for teachers, researchers, and trend analysts organized by Hong Kong Polytechnic University, School of Design.
2015
The 'Short Courses' and 'Executive Programs' divisions are launched to meet the needs of the Fashion and Luxury Brand world.
In the same year, the Unit for the support of international cooperation projects is created: the training and research center works in partnership with government agencies, ministries and governments, with ad-hoc programs for the support of the fashion systems all over the world.
2019
The first international partnerships are created with the most qualified universities in the world: the Mackenzie University, Sao Paulo, Brazil, become partner of MFI.
2020
Thanks to the extraordinary results achieved in just a few years, MFI becomes a proactive and educational partner of Camera della Moda Italiana. The first university master's diploma in Brand & Sustainability Management is launched, unique at a global level.
2022
Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana officially joins MFI, taking part as well of the Scientific Board.
In the same year, MFI becomes Official Member of the Advisory Committee of the CNMI Sustainable Fashion Awards, reserved to the most important international institutions and non-profit organizations.
2023
Once again, MFI is leading the way in innovating fashion education. The first multi-disciplinary Master in Fashion Direction: Fashion Design & Management is activated, the first globally to train Specialist Fashion Designers for the Ready-to-Wear. The National Chamber of Italian Fashion acquires full governance of the Consortium. Carlo Capasa becomes the president of Milano Fashion Institute.
Milano Fashion Institute operates through the bodies defined by its Statute:
PRESIDENT: Carlo Capasa
Carlo Capasa is the Chairman of Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI), leading the association that promotes Italian fashion brands. Appointed Director in 2010 and Chairman in 2015, he has spearheaded a strategic vision focused on sustainability, diversity and inclusion, education, and the promotion of new brands.
Under his leadership, CNMI has become a global leader in sustainability within the fashion industry, publishing influential guidelines and reports. Capasa has also organized major events such as the “Green Carpet Fashion Awards” and “CNMI Sustainable Fashion Awards.” He is involved in several prestigious associations, including Altagamma where he serves as Vice President for Fashion, and INDICAM where he is Vice President. He is also President of the Re.Crea Consortium and has been the Chairman of Milano Fashion Institute since 2023. Before his role at CNMI, Capasa was the CEO of Costume National, a brand he co-founded in 1986 .
DEAN: Simone Cipriani
Simone Cipriani is a visionary leader with experience in the private sector and the United Nations system, specializing in sustainability and circularity in fashion. He has played a pivotal role in transforming the industry to align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UN General Principles on Business and Human rights (UNGPs), and OECD principles on responsible business. His expertise spans supply chain sustainability, human rights, environmental responsibility, and international sustainability legislation. Notably, he contributed to global standardization as a member of the Global reporting Initiative (GRI) working group for textiles and apparel.
Currently, Cipriani is Dean at Milano Fashion Institute, shaping the next generation of fashion leaders. He is also a Fellow at the Retech Centre, École des Ponts Paris, and professeur vacataire at Sciences Po.
He has served as Chair of the UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion Secretariat. he created and led the Ethical Fashion Initiative, a UN program fostering sustainable supply chains and promoting human rights in fashion. His leadership has been instrumental in advancing decarbonization, circularity, and ethical sourcing in the global fashion industry.
Milano Fashion Institute is organized in divisions, by areas of competence.
- Academics – academics@milanofashioninstitute.it
- Administration – administration@milanofashioninstitute.it
- Placement & Careers – placement@milanofashioninstitute.it
- International Relations & Special Projects – specialprojects@milanofashioninstitute.it
- Marketing & Communication – communication@milanofashioninstitute.it