Training and International Business
The ESSDM – Sevilla de Moda center consolidates its Chair of Andalusian Fashion, a program that starts in October with masterclasses from top-level designers to promote research, training and internationalization of the Andalusian textile sector.
The center for higher artistic education ESSDM – Sevilla de Moda consolidate your Chair of Andalusian FashionA training program that will begin next October. The initiative, which will feature the participation of top-level designers, was created with the aim of to promote research, technical training and internationalization of the region's textile sector.
Established in 2024, this chair serves as a strategic meeting place for knowledge transfer and the development of business competitiveness, with a specific focus on positioning Andalusian talent in new global markets. The initiative builds on the solid track record of ESSDM, whose classrooms have been attended by more than 500 students from various countries, and in the previous experience of the International Chair of Flamenco Fashion, in operation since 2020 as a vehicle to internationalize Andalusian cultural identity through contemporary design.
A team of experts to connect with the global industry
The teaching plan of the Chair of Andalusian Fashion It has been designed to offer a direct connection between students and leading figures in the industry. The faculty will include Manuel Amador y Adrián Castillo as continuing education teachers. This team will be reinforced with a series of masterclasses exclusive workshops taught by renowned designers such as Nicolás Montenegro, Fernando Claro, Antonio García, Inma Linares, José Hidalgo y Manolo Giraldo.
To Francisco Valderrama, CEO of ESSDM – Sevilla de ModaPublic-private collaboration is essential: “Connecting the public and private sectors is key to generating real wealth and consolidating new businesses. In this ecosystem, fashion is an essential driving force, as it projects our brand as a tourist destination and directly boosts the regional economy. Through the Andalusian Fashion Chair, we safeguard the heritage of artisanal crafts to pass them on to new generations, ensuring their integration into the standards of the international luxury industry.”, highlights.
Strategic Axes of the Andalusian Fashion Chair
The academic and business proposal is structured around several key pillars to ensure a tangible impact on the sector, from innovation to the opening of new commercial channels abroad.
| Strategic Axis | Main goal |
|---|---|
| Research and Innovation | To promote the development of new techniques, materials and business models in fashion. |
| Specialized Training | Develop ongoing training programs tailored to the needs of the global market. |
| Events and Competitions | Organize national and international platforms to give visibility to Andalusian talent. |
| Trade Missions | Participate in missions and conduct market research to identify export opportunities. |
| International Collaboration | Promote academic exchange and collaboration with experts and entities from other countries. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Chair of Andalusian Fashion?
It's an initiative of the center. ESSDM – Sevilla de Moda, created in 2024, to promote research, specialized training and the international projection of the Andalusian textile sector, connecting local talent with the global luxury industry.
Which professionals will provide training in this program?
The program has continuity professors Manuel Amador y Adrián Castillo, and will offer masterclasses Exclusives from renowned designers such as Nicolás Montenegro, Fernando Claro, Antonio García, Inma Linares, José Hidalgo y Manolo Giraldo.
What is the main objective of the Chair for Andalusian companies?
The objective is to structure knowledge transfer and foster competitiveness to position the region's companies and designers in new global markets, facilitating their integration into the international luxury industry and promoting the brand Andalucía outdoors.
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