Istituto Marangoni news and archive

‘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...

Fashion

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,...

People

Istituto Marangoni Florence names Luca Lin as new fashion mentor

Fashion and design school Istituto Marangoni (IM) Firenze has announced a partnership with designer Luca Lin for the academic year 2023/2024, as per a news article on the school’s website. Lin, who is the founder and creative director of Italian fashion label ACT N°1 will take on the role of the fashion design programme at IM’s Florence campus....

Business

Istituto Marangoni London names Bianca Saunders as newest mentor

International fashion and design school Istituto Marangoni London has named British designer Bianca Saunders as its latest mentor for the academic year beginning October 2023. As a mentor, Saunders will lead masterclasses that “delve deep into the creative and technical aspects of fashion design”, provide individual feedback and guidance to...

Fashion |In Pictures

IM Mumbai’s top student 2023: this is Lipsita Priyadarshini’s collection

In September, fashion and design school Istituto Marangoni Mumbai presented its top students in the student showcase 2023. The school also named Lipsita Priyadarshini its best designer of the academic year. Priyadarshini presented her collection entitled ‘Konark’ at the Mumbai campus. Her collection is inspired by the Konark Temple in Odisha,...

Fashion |In Pictures

Fashion Graduate Italia: young designers showcase collections in Milan

Fashion Graduate Italia, a fashion week that showcases the designs of Italy's fashion talents, wraps up its 2023 edition today at Base Milan. The event, which began on 24 October, is organised by Piattaforma sistema formativo moda ente del terzo settore (Ets), a hub that brings together Italian post-diploma training institutions and academies in...

Fashion

Istituto Marangoni Shanghai presents show during Shanghai Fashion Week

On October 12, Istituto Marangoni Shanghai presented a large-scale physical show in China. The global University opened in the market ten years ago and this season, selected 13 graduates who showcased 42 pieces during Shanghai Fashion Week. This article was written by Gemma Williams. Produced under the direction of the alumni duo XUNRUO, the...

Fashion |In Pictures

IM Mumbai presents student showcase ‘Maya’, names top designer

On September 15, Istituto Marangoni Mumbai presented its student showcase 2023. 19 designers were selected to present their collections and the school named its best designer of the year at the show. Istituto Marangoni selects its best designer of the year at the annual student showcases like the one that was presented at its Mumbai campus....

Fashion |In Pictures

IM Milan designer of the year: Retbierieka Kong’s winning collection

During Istituto Marangoni Milan’s fashion show that featured its best designers of the past academic year in September, graduating student Retbierieka Kong was named IM Milan’s best designer of the year. Kong competed against nine fellow emerging designers studying at the Italian institution. Each has their own background, unique vision and...

Fashion

Istituto Marangoni Milan presents top fashion students, names designer of the year

On September 19, Istituto Marangoni Milan showcased the collections of its best fashion design students and a professional jury named Retbierieka Kong IM Milan’s best designer of the 2022/2023 academic year. The fashion and design school selected its ten best designers of the year who competed on the runway during the most recent edition of...

Fashion

Istituto Marangoni Milan launches special mentorship project with scholarships

Istituto Marangoni Milano has appointed a new mentor for the academic year 2023/2024. The Mentorship Programme at the Italian institution is launching a special project for students enrolled in the bachelor courses in fashion Design, fashion styling and fashion business, as per a release shared by the school. The project will be led by a new...