September 26, 2025
3:00 PM CET
Live on Zoom
Septembre 26, 2025
3:00 PM CET
Live on Zoom
The Polimoda Master in Costume Design diverges from traditional design programs by positioning costume design as a sophisticated narrative art form.
This course covers the spectrum from theoretical knowledge (costume history, cultural analysis) to practical application (character design, garment construction) and real-world industry experience. The comprehensive skill set prepares you for diverse roles in theater, film, and the creative indus-tries, while also developing critical soft skills such as storytelling, research methodology, and collab-orative creativity.
The Master in Costume Design welcomes Massimo Cantini Parrini — Costume Designer — as its mentor. His mentorship is marked by extensive industry experience and a distinctive ability to de-velop characters through costumes, with a unique talent for reinterpreting and modernizing historical garments.
A Conversation on Costume Design and Creative Vision
Join the exclusive live webinar on September 26th at 3:00 PM (CET) and explore the future of costume design through a recorded talk with Massimo Cantini Parrini, Costume Designer and Polimoda Director Massimiliano Giornetti, presented by Silvia Tolaro, Polimoda Design Department Supervisor.
The conversation explores:
• The role of research, history, and documentation in the creative process.
• How museums, archives, and vintage pieces inspire costume design today.
• The relationship between costume and fashion — past, present, and future.
• Differences and affinities between fashion and cinema.
• Practical advice for young creatives: from building a portfolio to cultivating passion and cu-riosity beyond the classroom.
• The opportunities and professional paths opening up in the world of cinema and costume.
Sign up for the event to learn more about the program and how to apply for a full scholarship.
POLIMODA LAUNCHES AN INNOVATIVE
MASTEr IN COSTUME DESIGN
"Ever since I was young, I was obsessed with the idea of being a Renaissance man, a jack of all trades or a cultivator of crafts. The mere thought of having to sacrifice many facets of culture that I loved so I could settle on one was not only something shocking to me, but it was a construct I actively fought against. When I first arrived in Florence, I felt an almost cathartic breath of reassurance — an inexplicable wholeness of what seemed like destiny or homecoming."
POLIMODA LAUNCHES AN INNOVATIVE MASTER IN COSTUME DESIGN
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SPEAKERS
Massimo Cantini Parrini
Costume Designer
Costume Designer
Massimo Cantini Parrini is an award-winning costume designer from Florence, known for his work on Pinocchio, Cyrano, and Miss Marx. A protégé of Piero Tosi, he owns a vast collection of over 4,500 original period garments. He has received two Academy Award nominations and numerous European and Italian accolades. Most recently, he designed the costumes for Pablo Larraín’s Maria, starring Angelina Jolie.
"Ever since I was young, I was obsessed with the idea of being a Renaissance man, a jack of all trades or a cultivator of crafts. The mere thought of having to sacrifice many facets of culture that I loved so I could settle on one was not only something shocking to me, but it was a construct I actively fought against. When I first arrived in Florence, I felt an almost cathartic breath of reassurance — an inexplicable wholeness of what seemed like destiny or homecoming."
Massimiliano Giornetti is the Director of Polimoda and a fashion designer who began his career in Haute Couture in Rome. After graduating from Polimoda and London College of Fashion, he joined Salvatore Ferragamo in 2000, becoming Creative Director in 2004 and leading both men’s and women’s collections for sixteen years. Notable highlights include shows at the Louvre and collaborations with Shanghai Tang. He became Polimoda’s Head of Fashion Design in 2019 and Director in 2021.
Massimiliano Giornetti
Director of Polimoda
Silvia Tolaro
Fashion Design Supervisor at Polimoda
Silvia Tolaro is Fashion Design Supervisor at Polimoda and a Resident Lecturer in Sociology of Imagination. With a conceptual and interdisciplinary approach, she specializes in intercultural analysis and trend forecasting. Combining academic training in Fashion Management with international experience, she supports emerging designers and fosters a socially conscious, human-centered approach to fashion education.
Director of Polimoda
Massimiliano Giornetti
Fashion Design Supervisor at Polimoda