On July 18, 2025, LAU and the Italian Institute of Fashion Management, Milano (IIFM Milano) signed a three-year MOU to advance fashion and luxury management education and expand students’ career opportunities. The partnership between LAU’s School of Architecture and Design and IIFM will support joint programs, workshops, and student and faculty exchanges, promoting innovation, inclusivity, and global citizenship while strengthening academic and cultural ties between Lebanon and Italy in the field of fashion education.