Trame Ilaria
Research fellow
Trame Ilaria
Research fellow
After earning a Master’s degree in Fashion Studies from Parsons Paris – The New School, and with a background in Fashion Design from IUAV University of Venice, she gained experience in various international fashion archives. She is currently a Research Fellow at the Department of Design, Politecnico di Milano, where she conducts research and oversees archival preservation at the Gianfranco Ferré Research Center, contributing to the study and enhancement of the Historical Archive of the renowned Italian designer. She also delivers lectures on Gianfranco Ferré’s work to academic groups visiting the Center.
Previously, she worked as Head Librarian for International Library of Fashion Research (ILFR) in Oslo, where she was responsible for managing and preserving an extensive collection of publications, documents, and contemporary fashion materials. She is a contributor for Harper’s Bazaar Italia and serves as editor for the annual publication Printing Fashion.
Her research interests focus on fashion history and culture, with a particular emphasis on archival and curatorial practices.
Research groups
Gianfranco Ferré Research Center
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