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The exhibition Seth Siegelaub: textile art theory  is organized on the occasion of the Antonio Ratti Foundation’s recent acquisition of Seth Siegelaub’s prestigious book collection and the subsequent donation of his textile collection by Marja Bloem, director of Egress Foundation. Through works, textiles and documents, the exhibition reconstructs the journey of one of the most fascinating figures in contemporary culture. A retrospective on Seth Siegelaub is necessary to explore the complexity of his research work in art, politics, bibliography, textiles and culture and his influence on new generations. The exhibition is divided into two parts: an exhibition in the Impluvium of Triennale Milano condenses the essential cores of the multifaceted activity of gallery owner, curator, publisher, archivist and collector Siegelaub, while in the new spaces of the Antonio Ratti Foundation inaugurated

Also in 2023, the partnership between Ratti and the Costume and Fashion Academy of Rome and the Master Fabrics Innovation Design course continue. The project, which involved 7 students of different nationalities, started from a precise brief launched by the Ratti style office, which asked for an investigation into the past of one’s culture, highlighting how this could have had a creative development that could be translated into a proposal for printing or jacquard within a collection. Among all the works, the following were selected: Eloise D’ aprile who presented a project entitled “Fernwhe” focused on the classic themes of Greek mythology and then outlined them in a series of refined and contemporary toile de jouy. The other selected project was “Kuba/Hawai” by Micheal Irabor who, starting from the indigenous

Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, in collaboration with the Ethical Fashion Initiative (EFI) of the United Nations, a program of the International Trade Center, and with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, of the The ICE Agency and the Municipality of Milan organized the ceremony of the CNMI Sustainable Fashion Awards 2022 at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan. The event saw the protagonist and rewarded personalities and virtuous examples that in the world of Italian and international fashion were committed to sustainability in its highest meaning, for vision, innovation, commitment to craftsmanship, recognition of differences, circular economy, human rights and environmental justice. On this occasion Ratti received a special mention – Giving Hope – for the programs carried out with the Ethical Fashion Initiative.

An exhibition tracing the work, life and passions of our founder Antonio Ratti: art, culture and entrepreneurship return to the territory, reactivating and enhancing a public location of great interest for the city. Knowledge of the past generates new ideas and creates new forms of beauty. — Antonio Ratti In Como from October 10th 2021 until January 31st 2022, the Antonio Ratti Foundation presents the exhibition Antonio’s dream: a journey through art and textile, curated by Lorenzo Benedetti, Annie Ratti and Maddalena Terragni. An exhibition project which reunites the vision and history of Antonio Ratti from his place of origin, to the city where his idea of business culture developed, leaving a precious legacy which is still very much alive. Intertwining ancient textile research, contemporary works of art and archival

In a global scenario in which a strong and rapid reaction capacity is required, Ratti and Mantero return to forge an alliance pact aimed above all at the concrete defense of the supply chain. The agreement was closed which envisages, upon the successful completion of the due diligence operations currently underway, the entry of the two historic textile companies of Como into the capital of Foto Azzurra, a company that has been working in the production since 1989 (composition, photocomposition and photoengraving ) of supports for screen printing applied to fabrics. After the agreement of March 2020 – in full lockdown – with which the two companies supported each other for the best management of customers, both today reaffirm the importance of creating a system. The entry into Foto Azzurra

The magic of silk is interpreted by the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum as a story of passion and beauty. The SETA exhibition aims to tell the perfect union between creative flair and craftsmanship excellence, including by Ratti, who is behind the production of these exclusive accessories. In fact, Italy has always distinguished itself in silk production. Since the 1930s, the city of Como has excelled in silk printing, contributing to the spread of “Made in Italy”. Today, the printing of Ferragamo scarves is made in Como, by different textile industries, such as Ratti, chosen, from time to time, on the basis of the specialties in which they excel. The exhibition is divided into four sections: the exotic world and the East, the flowers, animals and historical shoes made by Salvatore Ferragamo,