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Academia Selection celebrates the creativity and excellence of design education, bringing together on the same stage group collections from the invited universities. Through curated presentations, the section offers a look into contemporary directions in training, experimentation, and research in design schools. Each collection reflects the identity, methodology, and vision of the participating institutions, bringing into dialogue the diversity of aesthetic and conceptual approaches of the new generation of creators. Academia Selection thus becomes a meeting space between the academic environment, the creative industry, and the public, highlighting the essential role of education in shaping the future of design.
Universities
Universitatea de Artă și Design din Cluj-Napoca
Facebook: Universitatea de Artă și Design din Cluj-Napoca
UADFASHION
Facebook: UAD Fashion
Instagram: @uadfashion
E-mail: fashion@uad.ro
Universitatea Națională de Arte din București
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unartemoda/
Website: https://unarte.org/fadd/moda/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ModaUNArte
Universitatea Națională de Arte „George Enescu” din Iași
adresa e-mail departament/universitate
secretariat.favd@gmail.com; secretariat.favd@unage.ro
facebook: Moda Unage
instagram: @moda.unage
Universitatea Tehnică „Gheorghe Asachi” din Iași
Facultatea de Design Industrial și Managementul Afacerilor
Bd. D. Mangeron, nr. 29
decanat.dima@groups.tuiasi.ro
https://www.facebook.com/DIMA.TUIASI
Universitatea de Vest din Timișoara
FACULTATEA DE ARTE ȘI DESIGN
CONTACT:
www.arte.uvt.ro
Facebook: Facultatea de Arte si Design – UVT
MODA-Design Vestimentar Facultatea de Arte și Design Timișoara / UVT
Instagram:
@arte_uvt
@mdvtm.uvt
Universitatea Tehnică a Moldovei din Chișinău
WEBSITE
https://utm.md/ – website universităţii
https://fd.utm.md/ – website facultăţii
FACEBOOK
https://www.facebook.com/share/1PE66mvMVp/ – pagina universităţii
https://www.facebook.com/share/15e3DzdDbz/ – pagina programului DESIGN VESTIMENTAR
INSTAGRAM
https://www.instagram.com/utmoldova?igsh=Z3JvN3JnM2dzenJv – pagina uniersităţii
https://www.instagram.com/utm_fashion_design?igsh=cWRxN29pZXdqMW9j – pagina programului DESIGN VESTIMENTAR
EMAIL
rectorat@adm.utm.md – email universitar
alina.tocarciuc@dtt.utm.md – email persoanei de contact
Coordonatori Makeup & Hairstyle
Alexandru Abagiu
A Visionary in the Art of Makeup
With an enviable career spanning over 27 years, Alexandru Abagiu has established himself as a reference figure in the world of makeup art. As an internationally renowned makeup artist, his work transcends borders, captivating audiences globally.
Starting his journey almost 3 decades ago, Alexandru’s passion for beauty and creativity has led him to the top spots of the industry. His position as Lancôme National Makeup Artist has solidified his reputation as a leading figure, providing him the platform where he perfected his craft and developed unparalleled expertise in the application and recommendation of textures.
Recognized for his keen eye for detail and his obsession with perfection, Alexandru is a master of colors, blending shades to create stunning and harmonious looks. Drawing inspiration from his background in painting, he approaches makeup as an art form, transforming faces into living canvases with every stroke of the brush.
As a trend visionary, Alexandru remains ahead of the curve, innovating and pushing new boundaries in the ever-changing world of beauty. His editorial work is a constant in the pages of fashion and beauty magazines, earning him praise for the ability to capture the essence of a look and tell a captivating story through makeup.
A true team leader, Alexandru inspires those around him to aspire toward excellence, cultivating a collaborative environment where creativity flourishes. His dedication to his passion and unwavering commitment to innovation ensure that Alexandru Abagiu will continue to leave a significant mark on the beauty industry for many years to come.
Sorin Stratulat
Heritage and Innovation
With an illustrious career spanning two decades, Sorin Stratulat has redefined the art of hairstyling. Recognized as a leading figure in the fashion and beauty industry, his mastery extends beyond the salon chair.
Sorin’s journey began with a passion for creativity and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Over the years, he has become a trusted collaborator among top designers and photographers, adorning prestigious runways and editorial pages with his transformative touch.
As a team leader, Sorin inspires those around him to push their limits and embrace innovation. His commitment to mentorship has shaped the next generation of hairstylists, ensuring that his legacy will endure for many years to come.
A master of imagery, Sorin understands the power of hair to convey emotion and story. Whether creating elegant and sophisticated hairstyles or pushing the boundaries of avant-garde style, his work continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
Sorin Stratulat: a visionary artist, a master of style, and a true icon in the world of hairstyling.
Curators
Lucian Broscățean
The projects of Lucian Broscățean lie at the intersection of fashion design, academia, curatorial practice, and artistic direction—fields that have shaped his professional identity for more than two decades. His trajectory is guided by a commitment to conceptual clarity and by the belief that fashion operates simultaneously as cultural context and as a form of visual research.
A graduate of the University of Art and Design in Cluj-Napoca, Lucian currently teaches within its Fashion Department, where he has served as Director since October 2022. In this role, he works to cultivate new generations of designers, strengthen international collaborations, and support the long-term development of the UADFASHION identity.
A formative milestone in his early career was receiving the Doina Levintza Prize at the “Levintza Prezintă” competition (October 2001), a distinction that marked his public debut and confirmed his professional direction. Between 2008 and 2023, his own collections — as well as the lines he developed as artistic director of the irina schrotter brand (2011–2017) — were presented at national and international events including Romanian Fashion Week, Romanian Creative Week, Romanian Design Week, TIFF, Mercedes-Benz Berlin Fashion Week, International Fashion Showcase – London Fashion Week, and MQ Vienna Fashion Week.
His work has been recognized through distinctions such as the Beau Monde Crystal Globes (“Best Debut,” “Best Designer”), the YKK and Wendy & Jim Awards at the Arts of Fashion Competition (MOMA San Francisco), and — after five nominations — the ELLE Style Awards Romania “Best Designer” prize in 2023.
In parallel, Lucian designs costumes for theatre and opera, approaching costume as a visual hybrid between Persona, identity, tension, and transformation. His longstanding collaborators include director Andrei Măjeri and illustrator Keszeg Ágnes.
He served as a jury member for the Arts of Fashion competition at the Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakesh (2019), and in 2023 co-curated the Fashion section of Romanian Design Week together with Julian Roberts and Mari Bendeliani. Since 2021, he has been part of the organizing team of Romanian Fashion Week – Romanian Creative Week, where—together with Ioana Ciolacu—he co-curates RFW Academia and RFW New Wave, and coordinates RFW Research.
Beginning in 2024, Lucian withdrew from producing commercial collections and from the traditional fashion-show circuit. His work now focuses on visual research, costume history, fashion theory, academic teaching, Fashion-Art collaborations, and curatorial projects. This shift reflects a deeper contemplation of how fashion can be analysed, taught, and conceptualized. He explores “Thinking Processes” as critical frameworks for questioning the garment, while cultivating a pedagogy rooted in empathy, dialogue, and mentorship.
Today, his work continues to investigate the delicate balance between cultural memory and symbolic mind trips. For him, thoughts, forms, concepts, and narratives coexist in fashion in a way that transforms the garment into a vehicle for reflection — an intellectual and emotional construct. He remains committed to articulating a profound, multilayered vision of fashion that engages both past and future, contributing to a more conscious, coherent, and meaningful design practice.
For more than twenty years, three core concepts have defined his work: consistency, relevance, and emotion.
Ioana Ciolacu
Ioana Ciolacu is a visionary fashion designer, known for her architectural approach to silhouettes, bold use of colors and patterns, as well as her commitment to sustainability. Founder of the eponymous brand, Ioana manages to blend innovative design with craftsmanship, creating collections that redefine modern femininity.
Her work has been recognized internationally, being featured on runways and in exhibitions in London, Berlin, Tokyo, and in prestigious publications such as Vogue, Vogue Brazil, Vogue Russia, Vogue Ukraine, Elle Germany, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire Germany, Glamour Germany, WWD, Dazed & Confused, Vogue Runway, and many others.
She has been associated with and awarded by Stella McCartney, a testament to her commitment to ethical fashion. With a strong commercial presence, the Ioana Ciolacu brand is sold globally, reaching a diverse and discerning audience that values creativity, individuality, and sustainability.
Beyond her own brand, Ioana plays an essential role in Romanian Creative Week (RCW) / Romanian Fashion Week (RFW), working alongside Lucian Broscățean to support and train new generations of designers through Academia and New Wave. Together, they create an environment conducive to the development of young talents, connecting education with the fashion industry and contributing to shaping the future of Romanian design.
Instagram: @ioanaciolacu