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Martina La Gatta

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I’m Martina La Gatta, a fashion designer based in Florence with an AFAM degree in Fashion Design from Istituto Marangoni Florence.

About

I’m Martina La Gatta, a fashion designer based in Florence with an AFAM degree in Fashion Design from Istituto Marangoni Florence. I have experience supporting style offices and collection development, and I’m passionate about developing garments by blending tailoring craftsmanship with innovative, sustainable materials. I also enjoy exploring materials research and supplier scouting, always connecting creative direction with technical feasibility.

  • 2 years' experience
  • Joined October 2025

Languages

  • ItalianFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • FrenchBeginner
  • Spanish; CastilianBeginner

Industry experience

  • Retail
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Other
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional Services
  • Consumer Goods

Work experience· 5 roles

Raw Material Research · Saint LaurentMar 2026 – Present · 9 mos

Research and development of raw materials for collections, with a focus on fabrics and leathers. Conduct trend analysis and support supplier scouting, and collaborate with creative teams to align material choices with collection direction.

Backstage dresser · Istituto MarangoniDec 2024 – Dec 2024 · 1 mo

Backstage dresser for the Istituto Marangoni fashion shows; assisted styling and wardrobe coordination, ensuring show readiness.

Junior Fashion Designer · Gruppo ARAVSep 2024 – Sep 2024 · 1 mo

Collaborated on fashion design projects; contributed to concept development and final garments.

Freelance Fashion Design Assistant · Katiuscia FagioliniAug 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos
Backstage dresser · Istituto MarangoniDec 2023 – Dec 2023 · 1 mo

Education· 5

AFAM Diploma (First-Level Academic Diploma), equivalent to Bachelor's Degree (EQF Level 6) · Istituto Marangoni Firenze2017 – 2022
First-Level Academic Diploma (AFAM) in Fashion Design · Istituto Marangoni Florence2022 – 2025
Scientific High School Diploma · Liceo Statale Enrico Medi2017 – 2022
First-Level Academic Diploma (AFAM) in Fashion Design · Istituto Marangoni Florence2022 – 2025

Certifications and awards· 7

AFAM Diploma (First-Level Academic Diploma), equivalent to Bachelor's Degree (EQF Level 6)2017 – 2022
Winner - Digital Aesthetics in Fashion & Art contest (I-D Italy)2030 – 2026
Best Designer of the Year - selected for the Istituto Marangoni final fashion show2030 – 2026
Participant - Louis Vuitton Design Graduate 2024 contest2024

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