Many emerging and mature economies are now investing in leather goods as it is labour intensive and manufacturers are increasingly aware that in order to get out of the low-margin outsourcing cycle, they must add value to their goods through design and quality. The result is that there is high demand for able designers and also for valid design courses. There is a growing interest for specialised courses in footwear and bag design taught by specialised schools.
Italy is recognised for its excellence in leather accessories and so taking a course in Italy, especially in the capital fashion of Milan, exposes students to a very rich market of high-end bags and shoes. Many fashion schools are now offering shoe and bag design courses which often do not get the attention they deserve, but often they lack the necessary industry contacts.
All too often leather accessory design is the “poor relation” in fashion design courses. A good designer is aware of all the manufacturing, technical, commercial aspects of shoe or bag production. ModaPelle Academy, with its expertise acquired in the market for over 50 years, is able to provide very focused and complete training in this niche but growing area of training.
In my recent trip to India, Singapore, Taiwan and Indonesia, I was made very aware of the demand for specialised leather design courses not only in developing but also in developed countries. The popularity of Italian fashion, the Italian language and Italian culture in general, makes Italy a popular destination for aspiring young designers.
