GOVERNANCE
Milano Fashion Institute operates through the bodies defined by its Statute:
PRESIDENT: Carlo Capasa
Carlo Capasa is the Chairman of Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI), leading the association that promotes Italian fashion brands. Appointed Director in 2010 and Chairman in 2015, he has spearheaded a strategic vision focused on sustainability, diversity and inclusion, education, and the promotion of new brands.
Under his leadership, CNMI has become a global leader in sustainability within the fashion industry, publishing influential guidelines and reports. Capasa has also organized major events such as the “Green Carpet Fashion Awards” and “CNMI Sustainable Fashion Awards.” He is involved in several prestigious associations, including Altagamma where he serves as Vice President for Fashion, and INDICAM where he is Vice President. He is also President of the Re.Crea Consortium and has been the Chairman of Milano Fashion Institute since 2023. Before his role at CNMI, Capasa was the CEO of Costume National, a brand he co-founded in 1986 .
DEAN: Simone Cipriani
Simone Cipriani is a visionary leader with experience in the private sector and the United Nations system, specializing in sustainability and circularity in fashion. He has played a pivotal role in transforming the industry to align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UN General Principles on Business and Human rights (UNGPs), and OECD principles on responsible business. His expertise spans supply chain sustainability, human rights, environmental responsibility, and international sustainability legislation. Notably, he contributed to global standardization as a member of the Global reporting Initiative (GRI) working group for textiles and apparel.
Currently, Cipriani is Dean at Milano Fashion Institute, shaping the next generation of fashion leaders. He is also a Fellow at the Retech Centre, École des Ponts Paris, and professeur vacataire at Sciences Po.
He has served as Chair of the UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion Secretariat. he created and led the Ethical Fashion Initiative, a UN program fostering sustainable supply chains and promoting human rights in fashion. His leadership has been instrumental in advancing decarbonization, circularity, and ethical sourcing in the global fashion industry.
