This advanced lecture introduces fashion merchandising and design students to the innovative role of mushrooms, particularly mycelium, in sustainable design practices. Students explore how fungi-based materials are revolutionizing the fashion industry by offering biodegradable, energy-efficient alternatives to traditional materials like leather and synthetics.

This lecture emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and sustainability, equipping students with insights into eco-conscious trends shaping the future of fashion with Antonio di Giovanni, co-founder of the circular farm Funghi Espresso.