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Istituto Marangoni marks 90th anniversary with “Creative State of Mind” campaign

Istituto Marangoni is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a global campaign built around the slogan “Creative State of Mind,” created by Italian digital artist Pietro Terzini. The phrase reflects the school’s commitment to nurturing creativity across fashion, design and the arts. Terzini describes the concept as a universal “passport” to the...

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Istituto Marangoni Paris and Elie Saab partner on a scholarship for young fashion designers

“Crafting New Couture”: Lebanese couture house Elie Saab is participating in a scholarship created by Istituto Marangoni Paris for young fashion designers. The scholarship aims to support and inspire the next generation of fashion designers. It also encourages a reinterpretation of couture that blends tradition with innovation. Candidates were...

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And they also teach…Diana Murek, Designer and Director of Education at Istituto Marangoni Milan

Born in Germany and trained in fashion design, Diana Murek decided, after her graduation, to move to Italy to begin her career at Costume National, one of the most influential fashion houses of the time. Since then, her path has led her to work independently with renowned brands such as Diane von Fürstenberg, Dior Jewelry and Wolford, until in...

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And they also teach…Juanita Crary, stylist and educator

Juanita Crary is a prominent university professor, but her professional career in fashion spans over two decades, during which she worked for media outlets and styled for major brands and designers. Her journey in the industry began unexpectedly, fueled by an early passion for pop culture and, especially, rock and roll. This interest led her to...

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IM Miami names fashion design programme leader Mario Braghieri new dean of fashion

Istituto Marangoni Miami (IM Miami) has announced the appointment of a new dean of fashion. The new dean, Mario Braghieri, has been working at the school since it was founded. He has served as fashion design programme leader at Istituto Marangoni’s Miami campus since its inception in 2018, as per the school’s press release. The fashion educator...

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IM Milan's best designer 2024: the collection of Cesare Garbin

Istituto Marangoni fashion graduate Cesare Garbin presented his collection ‘Gazze ladre’ on the first day of Milan Fashion Week (MFW) at the school’s ‘best of’ fashion show and was named the winner of the show shortly afterwards. The young designer’s collection is entitled ‘Magpies: Rise and Fall of Shimmer’ in Italian (‘Gazze ladre: ascesa e...

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‘Algorealismo’: Istituto Marangoni Milan presents top 10 designers 2024

On Monday, September 16, Istituto Marangoni Milan presented its top 10 fashion designers of the 2024/2025 graduating class in the runway show ‘Algorealismo’ at Milan Fashion Week (MFW), naming designer Cesare Garbin the winner at the end of the event. Along with Garbin, nine other students were selected by the school to present their designs to...

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Istituto Marangoni Milan announces Cesare Garbin as its top designer 2024

On Monday, Istituto Marangoni Milan (IM Milan)'s top designers inaugurated Milan Fashion Week SS25 by presenting their designs in the fashion show ‘Algorealismo’. The school named Cesare Garbin its ‘Designer of the Year 2024’. Garbino’s collection ‘Gazze ladre’, which translates to 'Magpies' was selected out of a total of 10 graduate...

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Istituto Marangoni Florence announces partnership with Palazzo Strozzi foundation

Istituto Marangoni Florence (IM Firenze) has announced a new annual partnership with the cultural foundation of Florence’s Palazzo Strozzi (Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi). It has now joined the partner Committee of the Florentine cultural institution. The collaboration offers the students of Istituto Marangoni Florence the opportunity to actively...

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‘The Witness’: IM Firenze final show reimagines traditional fashion show concept

Istituto Marangoni Firenze has presented the top students of its graduating class of 2024 in its annual end-of-year fashion show. This year’s show was entitled ‘The Witness’ and aimed to reinterpret the concept of the traditional fashion show. Held at Palazzo Ximènes Panciatichi in Florence, the event showcased the results of the three-year...

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Istituto Marangoni announces scholarship contest with Amina Muaddi

Istituto Marangoni has announced a new scholarship contest with creative director and accessories designer Amina Muaddi. To participate in the contest, candidates must submit a total of three looks: two footwear designs and a bag style. The submitted designs should ‘reflect the concepts of eclecticism and cosmopolitan sensibility while balancing...

Istituto Marangoni to open campus in Riyadh

Fashion and design school Istituto Marangoni is opening a new higher training institute in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2025. The new campus will be in partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture through its Saudi Fashion Commission and will join Istituto Marangoni’s other campuses around the world in Milan, Florence, Paris, London, Dubai,...