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.
During the closing event of the Mittelmoda The Fashion Award competition, held during the 30th edition of MICAM Milano 2024, the creations of the students from Arsutoria were shown on the catwalk. Two students from the school have been selected as finalists: Mikaela Topalian, alumna of the Accessories 1-Year Diploma and Ugo Bompas who is completing his studies (Shoe 1-Year Diploma).
The competition attracts 500 schools from over 60 countries. ‘So much professionalism and creativity! It was really difficult to select the finalists this year,’ commented the organisers.
A special thanks to the team of instructors, the staff of Arsutoria and all the companies that supported the project making possible the realization of the products:
Mikaela Topalian’s shoe and bag:
Leather: CONCERIA PRESOT
Last: VIOZZI
Insole: ELLEDUESSE
Accessories: studs RAMPONI
Heel: 3D printed
Ugo Bompas’s shoe:
Last: ROMAGNOLO
Outsole: VIBRAM
Upper Textiles: Texidea
Insole: Texon
Footbed: Ortholite
Band: Rifra Nastri