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Bottega Veneta to launch new academy to preserve craftsmanship

Bottega Veneta on Monday announced the establishment of a new academy. Called the Accademia Labor et Ingenium, the school reinforces the luxury brand's commitment to traditional craftsmanship. Named after the brand's founding values, 'Labor et Ingenium, Craft and Creativity,' the academy will offer training, workshops, and lessons at its...

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War for talent: fashion professionals lack skills, reveals worldwide study

The fashion industry is in dire need of professionals with technical skills, as universities stopped providing students with skills related to functions which are usually outsourced. Now, technologies such as 3D design, big data and artificial intelligence are widening the gap even more, because it is hard for academia to keep up with such a...