I am Alessandro Pierattini, a textile and graphic designer with over 35 years of experience, specializing in fabric collection development, innovative printing, and finishing techniques for fashion and furniture. I am a passionate advocate for sustainability and recycling in textiles, combining deep technical expertise with creative vision to drive innovation. Since 2000 I have been an university professor teaching Textile Sciences and Material Technologies across prestigious international institutions. I actively contribute to European projects and collaborate with organizations such as the Textile Museum of Prato. I provide expert consultancy and education in trend forecasting, quality control, and upcycling to advance sustainable fashion and textile innovation.…

Alessandro Pierattini

I am Alessandro Pierattini, a textile and graphic designer with over 35 years of experience, specializing in fabric collection development, innovative printing, and finishing techniques for fashion and furniture. I am a passionate advocate for sustainability and recycling in textiles, combining deep technical expertise with creative vision to drive innovation. Since 2000 I have been an university professor teaching Textile Sciences and Material Technologies across prestigious international institutions. I actively contribute to European projects and collaborate with organizations such as the Textile Museum of Prato. I provide expert consultancy and education in trend forecasting, quality control, and upcycling to advance sustainable fashion and textile innovation.…

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I am Alessandro Pierattini, a textile and graphic designer with over 35 years of experience, specializing in fabric collection development, innovative printing, and finishing techniques for fashion and furniture. I am a passionate advocate for sustainability and recycling in textiles, combining deep technical expertise with creative vision to drive innovation.

Since 2000 I have been an university professor teaching Textile Sciences and Material Technologies across prestigious international institutions. I actively contribute to European projects and collaborate with organizations such as the Textile Museum of Prato. I provide expert consultancy and education in trend forecasting, quality control, and upcycling to advance sustainable fashion and textile innovation.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Teacher at LABA Free Academy of Fine Arts
January 1, 2025 - Present
Teaching Fashion Design: Textile Culture and Technology
Teacher at SRISA
January 1, 2025 - Present
Leading Spring Course on Sustainable Clothing & Ethical Fashion
Teacher at IED
January 1, 2025 - Present
Leading Master Product Management courses
Teacher at MODARTECH
January 1, 2023 - Present
Teaching Fashion Design: Textile Culture
Teacher at Ferrari Fashion School
January 1, 2022 - Present
Teaching Fashion Styling & Communication: Chromatology; Instructing Fashion Design: Textile Culture
Teacher at Accademia del Lusso
January 1, 2022 - Present
Teaching Master Sustainable Fashion Design - Eco Fashion + Certification Plans; Conducting courses in Fashion Design and Fashion Brand Management with focus on Eco Fashion and Innovative Techniques; Leading courses on Fashion & Textile Design covering Fabric Design and Digital Printing Technology; Delivering courses in Fashion Design / Fashion Brand.
Teacher at LABA Free Academy of Fine Arts
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019
Teaching Fashion Design: Textile Culture and Technology
Artistic Director at Proteus – Making Know, Prato
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Led graphic and web design for monthly publication “SKEDA”
Artistic Director and President at Pecci Art Association – Centro Pecci, Prato
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Directed graphic and web design for quarterly publication “APart – the magazine”; Served as President and on Board of Directors
Collaborator / Educator at Textile Museum, Prato
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Conducted educational courses; Collaborated on European textile projects
Teacher / Consultant at Capucci Foundation
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Consulted and taught in creation and development of Fashion and Home Textiles; Delivered lectures on fashion-related textile topics
Consultant at Various Companies
January 1, 2002 - Present
Provided expert consultancy and teaching on Textile Science & Technologies
Teacher at Polimoda
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2023
Educated Bachelor’s and Master’s students in Fashion Design, Fashion Business, Fashion Merchandising & Buying; Specialized in Textile Science & Technologies and Trend Forecasting with an emphasis on material sustainability; Delivered courses on Sustainable Fashion Design covering eco-friendly fabrics and fashion
Product Manager at Castellani Spa Manufacture
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001
Managed clothing and textile home collection development; Oversaw quality control processes
Technical Manager at MTM srl
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1995
Led development of textile collections
Technical Manager at IWS Lanificio Aguzzi Giacobbe Spa
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1992
Managed textile collection development for man/woman apparel
Technical Manager and Corporate Documents Specialist at Esse Elle Spa
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1989
Oversaw accessories product management and textile collection development for man/woman wool and mixed textiles

Education

Textile Industry Technician at ITIS Tullio Buzzi, Prato
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1984

Qualifications

Obtaining the Requirements for Freelance Professions
January 1, 2009 - July 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail

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