LECTRA: Lectra holds its 6th International Education Congress
December 17 2013 - 12:02PM
Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions
dedicated to industries using soft materials-fabrics, leather,
technical textiles and composite materials- recently hosted its
sixth annual Education Congress. The Congress brought together over
55 professors, department heads and directors from 34 fashion
schools and universities from all corners of the world. Lectra's
Education Congress was held in Milan, Italy, where Lectra has been
present for over 30 years. "This Congress was a fantastic
opportunity to exchange with our education partners and share
industry expectations for fashion graduates and future
professionals," says Caterina Rorro, Marketing Director, Lectra
Italy. Delegates visited Dolce & Gabbana's product development
and production facilities located outside of Milan, accompanied by
Luca Robba, Technology Development Manager. He emphasized Dolce
& Gabbana's constant search for talent and the importance of
merging technology and craftsmanship to maintain the company's DNA.
"Having a generation of talent who are well-grounded in technology
and are also eager to learn and gain hands-on experience is an
absolute must for our company," added Silvano Vaghi, HR Director,
Dolce & Gabbana. In Silvano Vaghi's speech on the importance of
adequate fashion-specific training, he explained the need to
constantly seek highly skilled talent for all areas of the luxury
business, from pattern makers trained in the latest technology, to
well-rounded dressmakers and quality control operators. "This
Congress is an eye-opening experience that allows us to see how
companies work and how we can better train our students to match
their needs," says Tracy P.Y. Mok, Associate Professor at the
Institute of Textile & Clothing of Hong Kong Polytechnic. The
Congress also touched on the theme of 3D which is becoming a major
tool in a company's product development arsenal. Paola Bianchi, CEO
of the Italian womenswear brand Mimoska, explained how that company
relies on Lectra 3D solutions to enhance creative designs. Bianchi
emphasized the importance of maintaining style development and fit
while not losing sight of quality in order to keep consumers loyal
and drive repeat business. Borås Textilhögskolan (Sweden) and
Niederrhein University (Germany) lecturers also shared 3D teaching
best practices. They push students to get on board with leading
edge technologies to increase their skillset. "We've just started
to teach Lectra 3D technology. It's really stimulating to see how
students have taken to it. It will also undoubtedly open up job
options for them," says Patricia Grice, Senior lecturer in Fashion
design technology at the Arts University Bournemouth (UK). The
Congress also featured the Mittelmoda fashion show, an
international design competition. "It is important for students to
have opportunities to showcase their work, and we continuously
support them in this way. Mittelmoda offers students great
visibility and can help launch their careers," says Anastasia
Charbin, Worldwide Fashion Marketing Director, Lectra. Among the
collections highlighted, Lectra gave three special awards: Gianluca
Viscomi and Alessandro Canti, from the school Afol Moda in Italy,
won the prize for the most creative collection; Virginia Burlina,
from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Antwerp, was awarded the
best experimental and research collection prize; and Maddalena
Mangialavori, from the London College of Fashion, won the Lectra
Fil Rouge Défilé Award for the best design developed with Lectra
design solutions.
About Lectra
Lectra is the world leader in integrated technology solutions
that automate, streamline and accelerate product design,
development and manufacturing processes for industries using soft
materials. Lectra develops the most advanced specialized software
and cutting systems and provides associated services to a broad
array of markets including fashion (apparel, accessories,
footwear), automotive (car seats and interiors, airbags),
furniture, as well as a wide variety of other market sectors, such
as aeronautical and marine industries, wind power, and personal
protective equipment. Lectra serves 23,000 customers in more than
100 countries with 1,350 employees and $256 million in 2012
revenues. The company is listed on NYSE Euronext.
For more information, please visit www.lectra.com
Contact - Lectra Headquarters / Press Dept.:
Nathalie Fournier-Christol E-mail:
n.fournier-christol@lectra.comTel.: +33 (0)1 53 64 42 37 - Fax: +33
(0)1 53 64 43 40
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