Beyond Form Partners with Ferrari Fashion School to Launch Milan’s Fashion Incubator
Beyond Form is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Ferrari Fashion School to launch the Fashion Startup Incubator by BF x FFS, Milan’s only dedicated startup initiative for fashion entrepreneurship.
The flagship 12-month long initiative debuts Autumn 2026, equipping early-stage fashion founders with tools to scale innovative fashion ventures amid surging global demand.
BF x FFS Fashion Lab
Italy’s fashion sector drives 5.1% of GDP (Cassa Depositi e Prestiti) but faced a 5.3% sales drop in 2024 and 12,000 company losses in the last 10 years (Deda Stealth). The partners are filling a critical void: no Milan incubator focuses solely on fashion startups.
Beyond Form has incubated 250+ startups globally with 83% successfully launching by the end of incubation, while Ferrari Fashion School adds 20+ years of design mastery - strengthening each other’s expertise to bridge innovation, creativity, and business in the fashion capital.
Shaping the Next Generation of Fashion Leaders
The incubator offers phased support including idea validation, MVP development, masterclasses, 1:1 mentoring, industry pilots, and Demo Day showcases tied to Milan Fashion Week - creating synergies between founders, students, and industry professionals.
“Milan lacks a dedicated fashion entrepreneurship hub - we’re building it! Partnering with Ferrari Fashion School means we can expand the Beyond Form startup universe into an important global fashion hub. Their commitment to developing new talent and engaging fashion through a global lens makes them a natural partner.” Said Beatrice Newman, Head of Education, Beyond Form.
Anna Lottersberger, Dean, Ferrari Fashion School added: “At the heart of our collaboration with Beyond Form is a purposeful mix: a well-established program that has already nurtured dozens of fashion start-ups and the strength of our network within the Italian textile and apparel system, creating a tailored environment where a new generation of global entrepreneurs can navigate complexity and shape what comes next.”
Launch your Fashion Business in Milan
Turn your ambition into a market-ready brand by securing your spot in one of our two annual cohorts. With full-time access to the FFS Fashion Lab, you'll plug directly into Milan’s unmatched ecosystem of luxury houses, buyers, and expert mentors.
Be a part of the movement and scale your vision: join the Fashion Startup Incubator by BF x FFS.