A new milestone for Istituto Modartech in the fashion landscape: Rosemary Palella, a student in the Fashion Design degree program, is among the finalists of the twelfth edition of Milano Moda Graduate, an initiative promoted by the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana that highlights the best talents from Italian fashion and design schools.
Rosemary will represent the Institute in the YKK category, presenting an outfit from her collection “Buffer” to an international jury. The project stems from a reflection on the concept of personal space, transforming the garment into an element capable of creating distance, protection, and identity. Through ventilation systems and inflatable structures, the fabric expands to generate three-dimensional volumes that redefine the silhouette and the relationship between the individual and the environment. Gathered details and balloon-like shapes shape the space around the body, while workwear inspiration is reinterpreted through the language of contemporary outerwear using smart materials and high-performance technical solutions.
For the creation of the collection, an aeronautical fabric designed to manage large volumes of air was used, integrated with a self-developed technical system to ensure lightness and structural stability. The project is completed by a flash-reflective fabric, designed to react to the lights of the urban night environment and create an immediate visual impact.
In addition to the runway show, Rosemary will take part in workshops and meetings with YKK, including a visit to the company’s production hub—an educational experience that represents an important opportunity to engage with both the creative and industrial sides of the fashion world.