Established in the Tortona district of Milan thanks to a donation from the Ferré family, the designer’s Historical Archive is organized into six thematic sections. It preserves approximately 22,000 original drawings (including sketches and technical designs); around 15,000 runway photos, 12,000 advertising photos, videos, and high-fashion magazines; and over 4,200 garments, accessories, and jewelry pieces spanning more than 40 years of the brand’s history in haute couture and style.
The exhibition, curated by the Campus Life Area, is produced by the Historical Archives and Museum Activities of the Politecnico di Milano.
The guided tour, exclusively for residence guests, will be held in both Italian and English on the following days:
- Thursday, May 7: Italian tour at 10:00 AM; English tour at 11:30 AM
- Monday, May 11: Italian tour at 2:30 PM; English tour at 4:00 PM
The Research Center is located at Via Tortona 37, Milan (Campus Tortona 37, Building 3). Nearby metro stops: Bolivar (M4) or Porta Genova (M2).
You can register via the following link by 11:00 PM on May 5, 2026.
Centro di Ricerca Gianfranco Ferrè -visita guidata- – Compila modulo
