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Behind the scenes of Sutor S: the second chapter of our journey

Arsutoria School presents Sutor S, a sneaker developed with designer Alessandro Viganò that blends modern aesthetics with traditional craftsmanship. From sole selection to upper assembly, every detail was crafted in-house to teach students the full shoemaking process. As part of the “Shoe Making: Sneakers” course, participants will create a simplified version of the sneaker and take home their own pair.

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98 Years of Arsutoria: An Archival Discovery That Redefines Our History

Thanks to our historical archive we have uncovered the true origins of Arsutoria School: not 78, but 98 years of history in training for the footwear and leather goods industry.

Starting this year, we will officially celebrate our anniversary on April 15th, joining the Italian National Made in Italy Day, which also marks the birthday of Leonardo da Vinci.

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AI vs Craftsmanship: The Irreplaceable Human Touch

The Future of Jobs Report 2025 highlights how AI is transforming the job market, with data-driven roles like analysts and junior programmers most at risk. In contrast, manual and artisanal jobs—such as shoemaking and leatherworking—remain largely irreplaceable due to their reliance on creativity, sensitivity, and human experience.

The manual work involved in shoemaking and bag-making is among those safe from AI. The skills required to create high-quality shoes and bags—from selecting and processing materials to manually cutting leather, hand-stitching, and custom assembly—depend on intuition, sensitivity, and human experience, elements AI cannot fully replicate

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Jorge Romero and the Evolution of Regina Romero with Arsutoria School

Jorge Romero is carrying forward the rich legacy of Regina Romero, a historic footwear brand founded by his family….

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Matteo Pasca Moderates the Talk: The Future of Footwear Between Heritage and Innovation

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Arsutoria School brings its know-how in sneaker design and production to Portland: Performance Footwear Workshop

We’re thrilled to announce that Arsutoria School together with the University of Oregon Sports Product Management program is bringing a world-class workshop to Portland, Oregon…

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ITS SMART Academy and Arsutoria School: a path of excellence for Master Craftsmen in Footwear

ITS course for Master Craftsmen in the Fashion System, developed by the Fondazione ITS Smart Academy in collaboration with Arsutoria School

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Arsutoria School Organizes a Week on Materials and Industry to Enhance Creativity Through Hands-On Learning

Arsutoria School, a renowned design school in Milan, is globally recognized for its unique and comprehensive training in footwear and bag design. Its product-oriented approach offers students hands-on experiences, preparing them to enter the industry with confidence…

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Professional Development Courses: flexibility to learn at your own pace and while working

Here are Arsutoria School’s online courses: introductory, design or technical. By studying remotely, you will have access to high-level, flexible and internationally recognised training that will enable you to acquire new skills without having to revolutionise your daily life.

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The Sutor Dream: Introducing the “made in Arsutoria” sneakers

We started with a canvas model with a vulcanised rubber sole; followed by a leather lace-up with premium details, mounted on a box sole; a third model with a milled micro sole and a more sporty upper construction; and finally a knitted upper, stitched on to an ultra-light sole.

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Mittelmoda Micam 2024

Mikaela Topalian (Accessories 1-Year Diploma) and Ugo Bompas (Shoe 1-Year Diploma) took part in the Mittelmoda fashion show held during the last edition of Micam 2024. 

On Monday, September 16th, 2024, the final fashion show of the international competition Mittelmoda was held at MICAM Milano, the competition is reserved for young designers and students from fashion and design schools around the world. Mikaela Topalian received the prestigious MICAM Shoes award, in recognition of her extraordinary creativity and technical ability.

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Shoe 1-year Diploma Alumnus told us about his internship La Sportiva within the R&D department

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Shoe 1-Year Alumnus Anand Zorigt: Pioneering the First Mongolian Sneaker Brand

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Passion through generations: father and daughter tell their experience as alumni

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Carlos Loreto: Shoe Pattern Making and Prototyping and 3D Shoe

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Negin Taghavi: Shoe One Year Diploma

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The Charm of Trends Over Time: Discover the Magazine that Accompanies the Workshop School 

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Théodore Mkrttchian Maison Massaro/Chanel bespoke (2017 Alumnus Arsutoria School)

Théodore Mkrttchian: Shoe pattern making and prototyping

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Arsutoria School moderates the round table on technical training for the footwear sector at Micam

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Online bag technical courses guide: from sketch to mock-up

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  • Shoe courses
    • Shoe one year diploma
    • Shoe Technical Path
    • Shoe making course
    • Shoe Design Path
    • Shoe hand sketching, digital design and AI course
    • 3D shoe design
    • Shoe lasts, heels and soles 3d engineering course
    • Professional development on footwear manufacturing - Boston, MA
    • Professional development on performance footwear - Portland - OR
  • Bag courses
    • Bag one year diploma
    • Bag technical path
    • Bag design path
    • Bag hand sketching, digital design and AI course
    • 3D bag design
  • Online courses
  • Contact us
  • Arsutoria for the industry
    • Corporate training
  • Arsutoria for the students
    • Alumni stories
  • The workshop school
    • The school
    • Arsutoria Team
  • Information
    • Contact us
    • Study at Arsutoria
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Blog
    • Whistleblowing

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