Utopia: the ideal political, moral and religious order that is impossible to realize in the real world. Whoever wrote this definition probably never saw Trieste, and never met Barbara Franchin, who made Utopia a real place, one that is possible actually, and open to all of those who have a dream to realize. We’re talking about ITS, International Talent Support: this is one of the most important international events aimed at discovering new talents in the world of fashion. ITS attracts an amazing amount of young people, who all share the enthusiasm in wanting to show (off) their creativity to the wide world, getting the opportunity to make into a job in exchange. This was the case, for instance, of Demna Gvasalia, who won the third edition and who is currently Balenciaga’s creative director, as well as the mind behind one of the hottest brands in fashion right now: Vêtement.
Every year, ITS selects 20 finalists among thousands of portfolios it gets, all these portfolios belonging to fashion and accessory designers. This is definitely an excellent occasion to get attention, but also to actually become a part of the creative industry, thanks to companies, such as Swatch, Only The Brave and Swarowski, who are sponsors for the competition, and who give a chance of a paid internship with them to the winners of their related category. They also hand out a prize in money, which can often be a stepping stone for individuals to start their own personal projects.
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Mayako Kano
Mayako Kano
Anna Bornhold
Birute Mazeikaite
Niels Gundtoft Hansen
Anna Bornhold
Jana Zornik with her creation: she the winner of ITS Artwork
Marco Baitella's creation
ITS Creative Archive
ITS Creative Archive
ITS Creative Archive
ITS Creative Archive
ITS Creative Archive
ITS Creative Archive
ITS Creative Archive
Jana Zornik's creation
Han Kim
Hazuki Katagai
Tatiana Lobanova
Chinami Tokizawa
Masaki Shimizu
Sari Rathel
Ilaria Fiore, from Accademia di Costume e Moda
Carlo Giordanetti with the two winners: Andrea Baitella and Jana Zornik
ITS Artwork Jury