Loro Piana Apprentice — Artisanal Leather Goods

The Istituto dei Mestieri d’Eccellenza LVMH is a group-level vocational initiative that preserves and transmits traditional craftsmanship across the Maisons of the LVMH group. Participants receive dual training delivered by partner educational institutions and by luxury Maisons such as Loro Piana, benefiting from hands-on mentorship, master classes and brand-specific immersion within houses renowned for artisanal excellence.

1. Support the design and construction of leather goods prototypes under the supervision of senior artisans and modelleria teams.
2. Perform manual operations including leather selection, cutting, skiving, hand and machine stitching, edge finishing and basic assembly to Maison quality standards.
3. Collaborate with pattern-makers (modelleria), cutting and leather departments to translate technical drawings into physical samples.
4. Maintain rigorous attention to detail and execute quality-control checks on materials and finished components.
5. Participate in classroom and laboratory sessions, master classes, guided Maison visits and study of technical terminology in French and English.
6. Document work processes and adhere to workplace safety and material-handling procedures.

1. Minimum age: 18 years.
2. Resident or domiciled in a municipality of the Tuscany region.
3. Possession of compulsory education qualification (lower secondary school diploma) or equivalent; candidates with only elementary-level certification must demonstrate three years' proven experience in the sector.
4. If non‑EU citizen, valid residence permit authorising employment is required.
5. Demonstrable manual dexterity, patience, precision and strong attention to detail.

1. Manual dexterity and fine motor skills
2. Prototype construction and assembly
3. Pattern making (modelleria) awareness
4. Leather selection and basic material knowledge
5. Cutting, skiving and edge finishing techniques
6. Hand stitching and machine stitching fundamentals
7. Quality control and defect detection
8. Familiarity with technical terminology in French
9. Familiarity with technical terminology in English

Entry-level (Prima Esperienza). No prior professional experience is required; candidates with informal or vocational experience in leatherwork will be favourably considered.

Completion of compulsory education (lower secondary school diploma). Candidates who hold only an elementary certificate must present three years' documented experience in the leather sector in accordance with regional rules.

The programme fosters a culture of craftsmanship, meticulousness and intergenerational mentorship, characteristic of LVMH Maisons and Loro Piana. The learning environment combines classroom instruction, hands‑on atelier practice and immersive Maison placements, emphasising excellence, heritage and collaboration across luxury craft disciplines.