ACCADEMIA di COSTUME e di MODA

What ACCADEMIA di COSTUME e di MODA does

Accademia di Costume e di Moda (ACM) is an Italian private higher education institution founded in 1964 in Rome by costume historian Rosana Pistolese under the patronage of the Ministry of Labor, the Municipality of Rome, and Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana. It delivers AFAM-recognized credentials under the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR), spanning triennial undergraduate programs (Costume e Moda; Comunicazione di Moda; Fashion Business; Graphic & Media Design; Modellistica, Sartoria, Prototipia), Level I one-year Masters (Alta Moda, Accessories, Creative Knitwear, Menswear, Costume Design, Fabrics Innovation, Fashion Communication, Sustainability, Styling, Luxury Business), Level II two-year biennial diplomas in Costume & Alta Moda Design and Accessories & Jewelry Design, specialization courses, and short summer programs. Technology infrastructure is anchored entirely by third-party, industry-standard tools (Lectra Modaris for 2D patternmaking, Clo3D for 3D garment prototyping, Rhino for accessories, Adobe Creative Cloud for design/communication, WGSN for trend forecasting, Hyperplanning for academic administration) rather than proprietary platforms.

ACM operates three physical sites: Rome Rondinella (a 1925 villino by Vincenzo Fasolo near Castel Sant'Angelo, dedicated to Master and short courses), Rome MAS (over 6,000 sqm across six floors in the Esquilino district, hosting the Triennali), and Milan (a 1,200 sqm converted-industrial campus opened 2020 for Triennali and Masters). The revenue model combines three streams: recurring annual tuition across multi-year programs, donations and tax-deductible contributions (5x1000 designation), and industry partnership support. Tuition is financed through merit- and income-based scholarships, zero-interest student financing with Deutsche Bank, and merit-based loans via Intesa San Paolo; in academic year 2019-2020, 50 scholarships totaling €341,050 supported 17% of the student body (roughly one in six students). GTM is sales-led: an Orientation Office runs in-person and Skype counseling, Open Days at both cities, website inquiry forms, and direct phone/WhatsApp recruitment.

Customers are primarily Italian secondary-school leavers entering Triennali, university graduates seeking one-year Masters, working professionals taking weekend or intensive specialization courses, and international students on summer programs. A Careers & Placement office maintains more than 50 employer partnerships - including Moncler, Fendi, Dior, LVMH, Gucci, Prada, Bulgari, Valentino, Hermès, Ferragamo, Zegna, Brioni, Versace, plus Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, Confindustria Moda, MAXXI, and Teatro dell'Opera di Roma - yielding a reported 93% graduate employment rate over seven academic years.

Name

ACCADEMIA di COSTUME e di MODA

Legal name

ACCADEMIA di COSTUME e di MODA ENTE TERZO SETTORE

Website

https://accademiacostumeemoda.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Accademia Costume & Moda is a private, AFAM-recognized Italian higher education institution founded in Rome in 1964, delivering MUR-recognized Triennali, Masters, Bienni, specialization, and summer programs across fashion design, costume, accessories, communication, and luxury business, with a second campus in Milan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education in Fashion and Costume Design

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

Keywords

• Fashion design education
• Costume design programs
• Luxury fashion training
• Fashion communication studies
• Haute couture master

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees charged to students for undergraduate (triennial), master's (annual), biennial, specialization, and summer courses. Fees vary by program type. Financial support available through scholarships and merit-based grants covering total or partial tuition.
2. Donations and Contributions: Voluntary contributions and donations from private individuals, companies, institutions, and associations. Tax-deductible donations under Italian law, with specific banking details and 5x1000 tax designation available.
3. Industry Partnership Support: Support from industry partners including scholarships, campus improvements, industry projects, and talent program sponsorship, contributing to operational funding and program development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Accademia di Costume e di Moda is a private higher education institution (AFAM) offering legally recognized academic programs in fashion design, costume design, fashion communication, fashion business, accessories design, and pattern making. Programs are delivered across three-year Triennali, one-year Master's, two-year Biennial diplomas, weekend Specialization Courses, and one-week Summer Courses at campuses in Rome and Milan. All programs are recognized by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) and award academic credits (60 CFA for Masters, 120 CFA for Biennials).

Product overview

Accademia di Costume e di Moda is a higher education institution (AFAM) offering a comprehensive portfolio of fashion and costume education programs across multiple formats. The academic offerings include Triennali (three-year undergraduate programs in Costume e Moda, Fashion Business, Fashion Communication, Graphic & Media Design, and Fashion Pattern Making), Master programs (one-year Level I Masters in Alta Moda, Accessories Design, Menswear Design, Knitwear Design, Costume Design, Fabrics Innovation, Fashion Communication, Fashion Sustainability, Fashion Styling, and Luxury Business), Bienni (two-year Level II Master's degrees in Costume & Haute Couture Design and Accessories & Jewelry Design), Specialization Courses (intensive weekend-format programs in Fashion Communication, Marketing, Archive Management, Fashion Law, and Jewelry Design), and Summer Courses (one-week introductory programs in Rome and Milan). All programs are recognized by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) and deliver academic credits (60 for Masters, 120 for Biennial programs). The institution operates campuses in Rome (Via della Rondinella for Masters, Via Pellegrino Rossi for Triennali) and Milan (Via Fogazzaro for Triennali and selected Masters).

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AZ Academy: A specialized academy or program under Accademia Costume & Moda offering fashion education programs

Products and services

• Costume e Moda: Fashion, Accessories & Costume Design (Triennale)

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% average employment rate over 7 academic years for graduates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers51 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Camera Nazionale della Moda ItalianaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian National Chamber of Fashion - primary industry association providing patronage, endorsement, and access to Italian fashion industry networks and events
• BrionicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury menswear brand partnering on Menswear Design Master program, providing industry expertise and project collaboration
• Modateca DeannacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnitwear expertise center collaborating on Creative Knitwear Design Master program with over 50 sector partners including yarn producers and textile companies
• PomellatocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury jewelry brand collaborating on Luxury Fashion Communication: Media & PR specialization course
• RinascentecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian department store chain partnering on Fashion Archive specialization course focusing on fashion heritage management
• Centro de Estudios GarriguesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational educational institution collaborating on Fashion, Law & Industry program bridging fashion education and legal studies
• Confindustria ModaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian fashion industry employers' association providing industry collaboration and support for fashion education initiatives
• Fondazione Pitti Immagine DiscoverycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting fashion talent development and discovery programs, including sponsorship of fashion shows and talent books
• ICE - Italian Trade AgencycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerItalian Trade Commission supporting international promotion of Italian fashion education and student placement abroad
• LineapellecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational leather goods and tanning industry fair providing industry access and project collaboration opportunities
• Milano UnicacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerItalian textile fair supporting fabric innovation education and industry partnerships for fabric design programs
• UNIC - Concerie ItalianecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerItalian tanning association providing leather industry expertise and sustainability education for fashion programs
• Graduate Fashion WeekcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational fashion graduate platform providing student showcase opportunities and industry visibility
• Fashion Graduate ItaliacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerItalian platform connecting fashion graduates with industry employers and career opportunities
• AlesilkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian silk manufacturer supporting Tessuteca (fabric library) and providing materials for student projects
• Lanificio di SordevolocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian wool mill supporting fabric education and contributing to Tessuteca fabric library and student projects
• Ostinelli SetacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian silk company supporting fabric archive and providing materials for student design projects
• Gentili MosconicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian textile company supporting Tessuteca fabric library with materials and industry expertise
• RatticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian silk and fabric manufacturer supporting fabric education and student industry projects
• Giorgio ArmaniflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor luxury fashion house providing scholarships and industry project collaboration opportunities
• BulgariflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury jewelry brand providing industry projects and career opportunities for graduates
• FendiflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury fashion house with headquarters in Rome providing industry projects and placement opportunities
• ValentinoflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury fashion house providing industry projects and graduate employment opportunities
• Max Mara Fashion GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian luxury fashion group providing scholarships and industry project collaboration
• SlowearcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian fashion group providing industry collaboration and scholarship support for students
• Roberto CollinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian knitwear brand supporting knitwear design education and student projects
• WoolmarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational wool industry organization supporting textile education and providing industry expertise
• Benetton GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian fashion group providing industry collaboration and scholarship support
• MAXXIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian national museum of 21st century arts collaborating on cultural and educational projects
• Teatro dell'Opera di RomaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRome Opera House providing costume design education and career placement for graduates
• Santa CeciliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoman music conservatory providing cultural collaboration and interdisciplinary educational opportunities
• Fondazione SozzanicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFashion foundation providing career opportunities and industry exposure for graduates
• Tirelli CostumicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric Roman costume house providing industry projects and costume design education
• Sartoria D'InzillocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoman theatrical costume house providing practical training and employment for costume design graduates
• AnnamodecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian costume house for cinema and television providing industry projects and placement opportunities

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Parsons School of Design: Premier US fashion and design school within The New School, known for producing Tom Ford, Donna Karan, and other fashion leaders. Directly comparable as a globally top-ranked fashion school competing for the same international cohort of design students.
• Domus Academy: Milan-based private postgraduate design school offering master's programs in fashion, design, and business. Comparable as an Italy-based private institution focused on master's-level fashion and luxury education with strong industry ties.
• Royal College of Art: UK's world-leading postgraduate art and design university, with a Fashion program regularly ranked in the global top 5. Directly comparable as a top-tier postgraduate fashion educator competing for the same international master's-level cohort.
• Istituto Marangoni: Leading Italian private fashion school with campuses in Milan, Florence, Paris, London, and beyond. Most direct comparable to ACM in terms of target audience (aspiring luxury fashion professionals), tuition-based private model, and Italian heritage positioning.
• Bunka Fashion College: Japan's leading fashion school and one of Asia's largest, with strong couture and pattern-making heritage. Directly comparable as a specialized private fashion college with a global reputation and a similar combination of technical couture training plus design education.
• ESMOD Paris: Historic French fashion school founded in 1841 with international network of campuses. Directly comparable as a long-established private fashion educator with similar couture and pattern-making heritage, multi-format program portfolio, and global reach.
• Central Saint Martins (University of the Arts London): Globally top-ranked fashion school within UAL, consistently named the world's leading fashion school. Directly comparable as a top-tier global fashion educator producing graduates who go on to leadership at major fashion houses (similar alumni outcome profile to ACM).
• Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT): Major US public fashion school with longstanding academic partnership with ACM since the late 1970s. Directly comparable as a specialized fashion higher education institution producing industry-ready designers and regularly ranked alongside ACM in global fashion school rankings.
• IED Istituto Europeo di Design: Italian private design school with multi-city presence (Milan, Rome, Turin, Florence, etc.) offering fashion, design, visual arts, and communication programs. Directly comparable as an Italian private design educator targeting similar undergraduate and master's cohorts.
• NABA - Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti: Milan/Rome-based private academy offering AFAM-recognized degrees in fashion design, design, and visual arts. Directly comparable as an Italian AFAM-recognized fine arts and design school with similar academic credential structure and target student segments.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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