ITS GO! 2025 Borderless for FVG Schools

ITS GO! 2025 – Borderless for FVG Schools is an educational initiative promoted by Fondazione ITS and supported by the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region. This project engages students from seven upper secondary schools in the region that offer fashion courses, providing them with the opportunity to develop and express their creativity.

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Participating Institutions

  • Liceo Artistico “Enrico e Umberto Nordio”, Trieste
  • Liceo Artistico “G. Sello”, Udine
  • I.P.S.I.A. “G. Ceconi”, Udine
  • I.S.I.S. “L. Zanussi”, Pordenone
  • Liceo Artistico “M. Fabiani”, Gorizia
  • I.S.I.S. “R.M. Cossar - L. Da Vinci”, Gorizia
  • I.S.I.S. “Raimondo D'Aronco”, Gemona del Friuli

Project inspiration and theme

The project is inspired by the values of GO! 2025 Nova Gorica-Gorizia, the European Capital of Culture 2025, and centers around the theme “Borderless”. It delves into the significance of geographical, cultural, physical, and mental boundaries, exploring ways to transcend them through creative expression. This initiative encompasses the development and execution of a series of collaborative design projects, during which seven exceptional garments will be selected and integrated into the ITS Arcademy - Museum of Art in Fashion Collection for public exhibition.

Project structure

ITS GO! 2025 – Borderless for FVG Schools is structured around a comprehensive program that includes guided tours of ITS Arcademy's exhibitions, workshops focused on sustainability and upcycling, and the contribution of distinguished guests.

Project objectives

  • Encourage Peer Interaction: Promote collaboration and group work among students, fostering the sharing of a common objective.
  • Promote Responsible Creativity: Encourage sustainable and conscious practices in the creative process.
  • Stimulate Innovation in Fashion Professions: Prepare students for the challenges of new careers in the fashion industry by inspiring new ideas and innovative approaches.

Cultural heritage enhancement

The initiative aims to enhance the creativity and cultural heritage of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, promoting:

  • Responsible Creativity: Implement sustainable practices in fashion design and production.
  • Collaboration: Foster teamwork and idea exchange between students and industry professionals.
  • Innovation: Encourage innovation through creative projects that integrate tradition and modernity.

ITS GO! 2025 – Borderless for FVG Schools represents a unique opportunity for students to explore and surpass their limits, contributing to the development of a more inclusive, sustainable, and innovative approach to fashion and creative professions.

Project timeline

September 2024

Launch of the ITS GO! 2025 – Borderless for FVG Schools project

October 2024

Class visits to ITS Arcademy - Museum of Art in Fashion

November 2024

Sustainability workshop at ITS Arcademy with a special guest.

December 2024

Upcycling workshop at ITS Arcademy

January - February 2025

Concept interpretation and creation of outfits at participating schools

March 2025

Finalization and delivery of projects

April 2025

Selection of projects to be exhibited at ITS Arcademy

June – January 2025

Garments are exhibited to the public at ITS Arcademy

A special event to celebrate borderless collaboration and creativity

ITS Arcademy – Museum of Art in Fashion hosted the exciting concluding event of ITS GO! 2025 Borderless for FVG Schools, bringing together the seven fashion schools from Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Trieste, Udine, Pordenone, Gorizia, Gemona del Friuli) that participated in the project. Students, teachers, and school administrators celebrated a year of intense commitment and creativity together.

The FVG Schools’ Portfolios for ITS GO! 2025

Even with our nearly 25 years of experience in selecting entries for the Contest, the arrival of the portfolios always brings the greatest excitement here at ITS.

In May, a special Event to celebrate ITS GO! 2025 Borderless for FVG Schools

While students from the seven schools in Udine, Trieste, Pordenone, Gorizia, and Gemona are working on their creative projects, preparations for the new exhibitions at ITS Arcademy are ongoing, with the public opening set for the end of March.

Borderless Creativity: Students Transform Forgotten Garments into Sustainable Fashion

Students are now embarking on the phase of the project dedicated to creating an original outfit, where creativity meets sustainability.

Responsible Creativity and Upcycling: ITS Arcademy’s Studio Inspires ITS GO! Borderless Students

For the third time, ITS Arcademy Studio opened its doors to students from ITS Go! Borderless for FVG Schools, hosting a creative morning focused on sustainability and upcycling

“For Better or For Worse” – Workshop with Orsola de Castro

Orsola de Castro’s insights and practical teachings took centre stage at the For Better or For Worse workshop on Wednesday, 13 November, marking the second session of the ITS Go! Borderless for FVG Schools project.

ITS GO! 2025 Borderless for Schools has begun!

After months of planning, ITS GO! 2025 Borderless for FVG Schools has officially kicked off with an exciting day of class visits! Students from Trieste, Udine, Pordenone, Gemona and Gorizia spent the morning exploring the museum at ITS Arcademy.

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