Marcello Pellegrinelli

Marcello Pellegrinelli is a Professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna, where he teaches Materials Techniques for Fashion and Textile Culture as part of the Fashion Design program since 2019.

Education:

• Graduate in Graphic Design from the Paolo Toschi Art Institute in Parma
• Graduate in Decoration from the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna (Thesis: "Dress in the Construction of Identity")
• Diploma in Pattern Making (2016) from Next Fashion School di Carla Secoli, Bologna

Professor Pellegrinelli specializes in fashion design with a focus on textile materials and tailoring techniques. His expertise spans traditional craftsmanship and modern methodologies in garment construction. He emphasizes understanding fabric properties and appropriate sewing techniques for different materials, integrating historical textile knowledge with contemporary fashion practices.

His teaching methodology combines theoretical instruction with hands-on laboratory work, ensuring students gain practical skills in garment manufacturing while developing deep understanding of textile culture. The courses he teaches follow structured learning paths organized into sequential modules covering sewing fundamentals, cutting techniques, fabric manipulation, and textile pattern making.

Professor Pellegrinelli's professional experience includes working with prestigious fashion houses such as Ralph Lauren, Prada, Blumarine, Redemption, and Dolce&Gabbana, where he specialized in haute couture dressmaking and corsetry construction. He has also provided tailoring assistance during major Parisian haute couture fashion shows, bringing real-world industry experience to his academic role.