In 2025, Arsutoria School was preparing to celebrate its 78th anniversary. However, a recent review of our historical archive has brought to light a discovery that significantly reshapes our story: issue 003 of the Ars Sutoria magazine, published in 1947, reports on the 20th anniversary of the foundation of the ITIAC – Istituto Tecnico Italiano di Arte Calzaturiera – the organisation that gave rise to what is today Arsutoria School.
The article, accompanied by period photographs and a detailed report of the event, highlights the role of school director and teacher Sergio Spinacci and his collaborator Giuseppe Muggiani, who were honoured during a ceremony attended by former students from across Italy.
This important testimony allows us to date the foundation of our school to 1927, giving Arsutoria School an almost century-long legacy.
We are therefore not celebrating 78 years—but 98 years of history.
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A School with Almost a Century of History (and Vision for the Future)
This discovery was made possible thanks to our historical archive, which for over 70 years has documented the evolution of the footwear and leather goods industry. As we explained in our article The charm of trends through time, the magazine is more than just a collection of fashion trends—it is a living memory of craftsmanship, design, and the culture of Made in Italy.
It is within this legacy that we have rediscovered our true origins. A discovery that not only redefines our age, but further strengthens the deep connection between the school, the magazine, and the entire fashion industry.
A New Anniversary to Celebrate: 15 April
As we do not possess an official document that states the precise founding date, we have chosen 15 April as our symbolic anniversary. This same date was also selected by the Italian Ministry of Business and Made in Italy as the National Day of Made in Italy, as it coincides with the birthday of Leonardo da Vinci.
As our Director Matteo Pasca explains in his video, this is a perfectly symbolic date for Arsutoria School: it embodies the values of creativity, technique, and Italian excellence.
Arsutoria School has a long and proud past—and a clear vision for the future. We are now preparing to celebrate our 100th anniversary, with the same spirit of innovation and passion that inspired our founding in 1927.