KERING LAUNCHES ITS ACADEMY IN ITALY (AND YES, YOU COULD STUDY THERE)

The luxury group Kering—owner of houses such as Gucci and Saint Laurent—will launch the Kering Accademia per le Eccellenze in September 2026, an academy in Italy designed to train the next generation of luxury. More than a traditional school, the project combines artisanal savoir-faire (tailoring, leather goods, and jewelry) with innovation, technology, and new materials, responding to an industry that no longer demands only creativity but hybrid profiles capable of understanding strategy, culture, and business.

For those looking to enter the luxury world, this represents much more than education: it’s access to the system itself. With programs ranging from months to years and a real connection to the group’s maisons, the academy functions as a talent pipeline into the industry. In a context where luxury is evolving toward functionality, adaptability, and strategy, Kering is not just training creatives; it's building the future of the sector.