TEAM – Management

Ivana Conte’s 25 years of international experience in the fashion industry and fashion education paved the way for setting up the academy, with a vision to push the boundaries of fashion education and foster talent growth. 

Her career spans roles from Creative Director and Brand Manager, to Founder of her own successful womenswear brands. Ivana’s journey through fashion began at a young age: surrounded by a family of industry professionals, she has got rich education at fashion schools in Milan and London, which has brought her to cut her cloth as a creative entrepreneur.

Alongside industry roles, Ivana has carved out a career in fashion education. She has lectured, mentored students, designed academic programmes, and managed fashion schools in London and Italy, including Regent’s University London, Accademia del Costume & Moda Rome, as well as Istituto Marangoni in Florence as Director of Education.

She has led a faculty team of over 100 professionals and academics, achieving outstanding results for the students as well as establishing successful industry partnerships. She shared her insights as a keynote speaker at conferences, championing innovation and digital transformation in fashion.

Ivana Conte

Creative & Academic Director of iLa