Istituto Marangoni Miami news and archive

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...

Unveiling the Graduates 2024 collection: Istituto Marangoni Miami (IMM)

As the class of 2024 completes their academic journey in becoming fashion professionals, Istituto Marangoni Miami recently showcased the graduates' final collections with huge success. Stepping into the fashion industry, those collections play a crucial role for graduates to expand their network and share their work. As the international B2B...

Fashion |In Pictures

‘Metamorfosi’: Istituto Marangoni Miami goes global with first student fashion show

On Thursday May 16, fashion and design institution Istituto Marangoni Miami (IMM) presented its first student fashion show, which is now set to be an annual event to cement the status of the Miami school of fashion and its graduates on the world stage. Twenty students of this year's graduating class showcased 62 looks in total. The physical...

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Istituto Marangoni Miami awards Ferrari creative director honorary master degree

On May 3, fashion and design institution Istituto Marangoni Miami (IMM) hosted a talk with Rocco Iannone, the creative director at Ferrari clothing, in which the creative espoused his design journey to the students and faculty. At the end of the talk, the design institute honoured him with an honorary master degree in fashion design. Iannone, an...

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Istituto Marangoni Miami launches exclusive program of events to time with Art Basel Miami

The Miami design school has created a robust program of initiatives timed to this week's Art Basel Miami that includes panels, receptions, a design competition with an international furniture company and a buzzy pop-up in collaboration with a rap star and luxury retailer The Webster. Istituto Marangoni's programs launch with a talk and reception...

Business|INTERVIEW

From Contest to Craftsmanship: Istituto Marangoni Miami students talk internship with Alexandre Birman in Brazil

Two Istituto Marangoni Miami students, Bettina Mattei and Ryan Anthony Hamilton, recently completed a two-week internship at the Brazilian headquarters of luxury shoe designer Alexandre Birman. This unique opportunity allowed them to immerse themselves in the company's craftsmanship and operations, including creating shoes in the factory – a...

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Istituto Marangoni Miami announces scholarship with Vogue Mexico and Latin America

Last week, Istituto Marangoni Miami announced a unique scholarship opportunity in collaboration with Vogue Mexico and Latin America at an exclusive event held during Espacio Vogue Miami, a four day pop-up celebrating the best of Latin American talent. The Vogue Mexico & Latin America X Istituto Marangoni Miami Scholarship launch began with a...

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Istituto Marangoni Miami appoints new executive vice president

US Fashion and design school Istituto Marangoni Miami (IMM) has appointed its new executive vice president to be Eva Hughes as per a news article on the school website. She is the former CEO of Condé Nast Mexico and founding editor in chief of Vogue Mexico and Latin America. On January 2, the fashion professional, who is a founding member of IMM...

Fashion |Interview

A Q&A with the winner of the IMM x With Love Halston student design contest 2022

Recently, nonprofit organisation With Love Halston held a Halston inspired event and student fashion design contest in collaboration with art and design school Istituto Marangoni Miami (IMM). The event took place at the IMM campus in Miami, Florida on November 28, and took its inspiration from New York nightclub Studio 54, frequented by Halston....

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This fashion week in pictures

Warsaw (Poland) - Climate activists protested against Black Friday sales and fast fashion in many major cities this week. In Warsaw protesters glued their hands to the shopping window inside an H&M store in the city center. In Amsterdam Extinction Rebellion organized a second hand clothes giveaway on Dam square and a demonstration in the...

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Keanan Duffty exits Parsons for dean role at Istituto Marangoni Miami

Keanan Duffty founded the Masters program in Professional Studies, Fashion Management, at Parsons five years ago after an industry career which included running his eponymous brand for over two decades and collaborations with names as diverse as Target, Macy’s, John Varvatos, and David Bowie. The CFDA member will leave his current role as...

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Istituto Marangoni and Fida to stage fashion illustration show during Miami Swim

Fida, the Fashion Illustration and Drawing Awards, is launching its first Fashion Arts Summer Exhibition which will be hosted by Istituto Marangoni Miami during the upcoming Miami Swim week. The school’s Billboard Building, designed by Shulman + Associates, in the city’s Design District, is celebrated for its blend of traditional and...