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Last Friday, University of California students from the \u201cSustainable Fashion in Italy\u201d course stepped out of the classroom and into the future of responsible design. Led by Professor Clizia Moradei, the group embarked on an inspiring site visit to Lottozero, a vibrant creative hub for textile design, art, and culture nestled in the heart of Prato\u2019s historic textile district.<\/p>\n

Founded in 2016 through a visionary crowdfunding campaign by sisters Tessa and Arianna Moroder, Lottozero serves as a prime example of how traditional European manufacturing hubs can evolve to meet modern environmental demands. Prato has long been globally recognized for its textile heritage, but Lottozero is particularly innovative, as it operates as an open lab, co-working space, and consultancy dedicated entirely to sustainable and innovative textile practices.<\/p>\n

During the visit, students gained firsthand insight into the circular economy of textiles. They explored the hub\u2019s shared workshops, where international artists and designers collaborate using low-impact materials and deadstock fabrics. The experience allowed students to connect theoretical classroom concepts, such as supply chain transparency and material life cycles, with real-world application.<\/p>\n

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By engaging directly with the creators and the space, the cohort witnessed how community-driven initiatives can revitalize historic industries. The visit highlighted a core pillar of the study-abroad experience: transforming the host region into a living laboratory. As these students prepare to become the next generation of fashion leaders, their time at Lottozero provides them with the critical, forward-thinking perspectives needed to weave sustainability into the very fabric of the global fashion industry.<\/p>\n

Accent has extensive resources and experience in\u00a0creating customized semester and quarter\u00a0<\/em>programs<\/em><\/a>, including a wide network of local faculty and academic visits exploring historical and contemporary aspects of the Made in Italy brand.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-14550","sw_news_article","type-sw_news_article","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nRedefining Textiles in Tuscany - Accent Global Learning<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/accentglobal.com\/newsletters\/%sw_issue%\/redefining-textiles-in-tuscany\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Redefining Textiles in Tuscany - Accent Global Learning\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"  Last Friday, University of California students from the \u201cSustainable Fashion in Italy\u201d course stepped out of the classroom and into the future of responsible design. 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