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A complete programme focusing on the creation of bespoke jackets/coats, including fittings and correction of cut and fit.
A full time course which allows students to thoroughly learn the tailoring techniques that have made Italian bespoke tailoring world-famous, and to learn a manual skill and a very popular craft, which are rarely taught in many high fashion courses focused mainly on theory.
course Length 1 year, circa 1200 h
start date settembre
level advanced
study mode Full time
teacher Santo Zumbino and Angela Rizzo
max number of participants 7
fee 1000,00 € every 100 h
requirements 18+ years, a valid residence permit for non-EU citizens
Program in brief
- The classic italian style jacket
- Double-Breasted jacket
- Coats: italian slim cut coat and martingala coat
- The Tuxedo
- All types of gilet
- The trousers
- Illustration of most recurring defects in bespoke taloring and fitting techniques
FAQ
Q: What are the objectives of the course ‘Bespoke apprentice’?
A: Students who complete this course are able to enter the world of work in the fashion sector with skills in the creation of outerwear at all stages of processing.
Q: For whom is the course ‘Bespoke apprentice’ for?
A: The course is aimed at: – students of fashion schools who want to integrate practical training – apprentice tailors who want to perfect their technique and quickly enter the world of work
Q: What are the prerequisites of ‘Bespoke apprentice’?
A: Basic training in tailoring techniques is preferably required: hand stitching, use of the sewing machine
Q: How does this course differ from others’s schools courses?
A: ‘Bespoke apprentice’ is a full-time course that allows students to learn in depth those sartorial techniques that have made Italian bespoke tailoring great, and to learn a highly requested manual skills and profession, which are hardly taught in the many high fashion courses mainly focused on on theory
Q: Is it possible to pay for courses in installments?
A: Yes, the student will be able to pay the fee even monthly, at the beginning of the month. In case of abandonment of the course, the price paid will not be refunded.
Bespoke tailor apprentice
Bespoke Tailor and model maker trained at the “Santa Chiara” Salesian Institute in Palermo; he moved to Milan, to perfect his art and worked for important tailors, including Sartoria Francesco Orlandi, which he took over in 1972 and renamed to “Sartoria Zumbino” he specialized in haute couture coats and from 1985 opened another atelier in Melzo (MI).
The technique he acquired and perfected led him to receive numerous awards on the national and international scene;
formerly a member of the National Tailoring Academy, he has chosen to transfer his knowledge and the secrets of bespoke tailoring to new generations, and devote himself to train young tailors.
He also taught for many years at Afol Moda in Milan and at the SIAM 1838 (Società d’Incoraggiamento d’Arti e Mestieri), Milan.
He is the author of two books on the art of bespoke tailoring: “Vestire Su Misura. Conformazione Irregolare” on Irregular conformations, LSWR publisher, Milan and “Trattato di confezione moderna. Moda maschile.” on the steps to make a perfect suit for men, LSWR publisher, Milan.
