Leading the way since 2007, C.L.A.S.S. remains a unique multi -platform hub based in Milan. From its inception, founder Giusy Bettoni presented an original idea of a 3-dimensional approach to fashion, which harnessed creativity, innovation, and responsibility for product, processes and communication. Based on this idea, Giusy and the C.L.A.S.S. team specialize in integrating a new generation of smart values into fashion, product and businesses.
Responsible innovation, the mantra for Giusy is now the lodestone for C.L.A.S.S. and its visionary journey. The future is already here, thanks to C.L.A.S.S.’ partners’ dedication to smart material development.
We are proud to showcase their technological breakthroughs, which are currently available to the fashion market.
C.L.A.S.S., the global resource for smart material innovation, education, marketing and communication. We empower businesses and provide them with the guidance needed to be competitive and socially responsible, while increasing the bottom line and upholding design integrity. These new values are essential to speak to today smarter, conscious consumer.
Our history
2007
Our birth
C.L.A.S.S., a unique multi-platform hub is created. Founder, Giusy Bettoni is the first to introduce the idea of a 3-dimensional approach to fashion changing the way we think about the fashion supply chain. The first aggregation of responsible material producers with design and innovation built into their DNA.to lifestyle chain.
2009
C.L.A.S.S. goes digital
C.L.A.S.S. website is launched to reach an international audience to share knowledge, innovative breakthroughs, and news. The result, the start of a global community of like-minded thinkers ready to activate change.
2014
Circular Economy projects by C.L.A.S.S.
C.L.A.S.S. debuts the first two circular economy projects:
Re.Verso™ wool. Re.Verso™ cashmere fabrics by A. Stelloni Collection by Mapel for fall/winter 2015/16 in cooperation with GUCCI.
ECOTEC® by Marchi & Fildi a new generation of smart cotton yarns that adhere to a circular economy, immediately adopted by Marimekko, Eileen Fisher and Jan’n June.