A priceless treasure of history, creativity, and innovation. A heritage that safeguards the deep roots of Accademia Costume & Moda, bearing witness to the evolution of Costume and Fashion in Italy.

Over 15,000 magazine issues: from the very first issue of the American edition of Harper’s Bazaar, followed by its Italian counterpart, to the complete collection of Bellezza: Mensile d’Alta Moda e di Vita Italiana, and the latest independent and industry editorial releases, our library holds an extraordinary wealth of fashion publications.

The “Fiamma Lanzara” Library also houses two prestigious private bibliographic collections: the personal library of Franca Sozzani (legendary Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Italia) and that of fashion journalist Pia Soli.

The "Fiamma Lanzara" library contains over 6,000 monographic volumes in the fields of fashion, costume (theoretical and practical), art, applied arts, performing arts, communication, photography, and management.

Discover our subscriptions section, a valuable collection of the most influential magazines on Fashion, Costume, and Communication.

Learn about our latest acquisitions and donations that periodically arrive at our library.

Documents, stories, and testimonies of fashion culture and its many facets from the early 20th century to the present day.

Each thesis tells a unique story, the result of months of study, experimentation, and design vision by the students of our Three-Year Courses and First-Level Master’s Programmes. This collection represents a valuable archive, capturing the evolution of Fashion, Costume, and Communication through the eyes and ideas of a new generation of creatives.