Evening Wear Design Couture
SUMMER STUDIOS SPECIFICS
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CREDENTIALS
Certificate of Completion
START TERM
July 6th
DURATION
3 weeks | 60 hours
MODALITY
Full-Time | 4 Days a Week, 5 Hours a Day
TUITION
Domestic: $3,750 USD | International $4,600 | Early Bird Discount: Pay the full amount by March 31st and receive a $500 discount
PREREQUISITES
Basic Sewing Skills | Intermediate Machine and Hand Sewing Experience | Passion for Precision and Haute Couture Techniques
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Intricate Art of Corset Construction
Students will learn how to create corsets using boning, fitting techniques, and precise sewing.
Draping and Tailoring
This section focuses on manipulating fabric to craft elegant, form-fitting silhouettes for evening wear.
Evening Wear | History of Fashion
Corsetry and evening gowns have evolved over centuries from historical influences to modern couture, and discover how fashion history shapes today’s most elegant designs.
Haute Couture Finishing Methods and Materials
Understand the complex engineering behind couture garment construction.
COST OF ATTENDANCE
| Program Name | Domestic | International |
| Couture Evening Wear | $3,750 | $4,600 |
| Program Name | Domestic | International |
| Couture Evening Wear | $3,750 | $4,600 |
Secure your spot in one of our Summer Studios by registering early and take advantage of our Early Bird Discount: pay the full amount by March 31st and receive a $500 discount. Regular cost applies to registrations completed after the deadline.
DESIGNING THE FUTURE
DESIGNING THE FUTURE
Course Descriptions
The Couture Evening Wear program offers an intensive, hands-on learning experience led by seasoned fashion professionals. Through guided workshops, expert-led critiques, and real-world case studies, students will refine their creative process, develop technical expertise, and bring their designs to life.
This immersive approach ensures that participants not only master essential techniques but also build confidence in translating concepts into luxury evening wear.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the program, students will have mastered the fundamentals of couture design, understanding the principles of structure, draping, and garment construction specific to high-end evening wear. They will develop essential technical skills such as pattern-making, precision tailoring, and hand-finishing techniques, ensuring they can execute refined, high-quality designs. Participants will gain expertise in selecting premium fabrics, textures, and embellishments to elevate their creations. Throughout the program, students will complete a fully realized evening wear piece, demonstrating their craftsmanship and creative direction in a portfolio-ready project. Additionally, they will explore industry trends and market positioning, understanding how to design for contemporary luxury fashion markets.
Facilities and Resources
The program takes place at Istituto Marangoni Miami’s state-of-the-art fashion design studios, where students have access to professional-grade tools and industry-standard workspaces. Located in Miami’s Design District, the campus provides a stimulating creative environment, surrounded by luxury fashion houses and innovative design hubs. Participants will work with high-end fabrics and materials, simulating the real-world couture process while learning techniques that meet industry standards.
How To Apply
To apply for the Couture Evening Wear program, students must complete the online application form, providing personal details and selecting their preferred start date. Upon submission, applicants must pay the full tuition fee to secure their place in the program. Additionally, they are required to submit a copy of their ID and an updated resume. Once the application process is complete, students will receive an email with detailed enrollment information, including orientation materials and preparation guidelines for the start of the program.
MEET OUR FACULTY
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Mario Braghieri has been involved in fashion production for over thirty years. At a young age, his parents owned a manufacturing company that created high-quality samples and prototypes for countless well-known brands in Italy.
He attended Istituto Marangoni Milan with the desire to leave his mark in the fashion market as a pattern maker. Upon graduating, he developed samples and worked in fashion production for the Nadini Group, an Italian designer label manufacturer based in Modena-Italy, including designer houses such as Gianfranco Ferrè and Fendi. Subsequently, he worked as a fashion production consultant and started his career at Marangoni as an assistant teacher.
Mario has always pursued his career with determination, focusing on deepening his knowledge and skills in garment construction and pattern making. He has worked for renowned fashion names such as Emporio Armani, Maska, Cerruti, Mariella Burani, and Karl Lagerfeld. For the past 27 years, Mario has been a major player in guiding Istituto Marangoni through its international growth, bringing his technical knowledge, industry expertise, and garment-making finesse to the School.
Teaching Areas: Construction Resale & Development, Digital Pattern Cutting II, Pattern Cutting Fundamentals III, Atelier & Studio Time and Final Collection
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Mario Braghieri
Dean of Fashion
Amy Berkowitz obtained her BFA from the California Institute of the Arts in 1978. Subsequently, she ventured into the Film & Television Industry, contributing to the special effects for the inaugural Star Wars movie. She established Artgear, a renowned fashion label favored by global celebrities. In 1994, she achieved a Master of Art in Teaching and imparted her art and design knowledge for over 25 years. Amy's proficiency encompasses drawing, painting, textile design, and fashion. She presently serves as Fashion Program Leader for Events & Competitions in Fashion Design at Marangoni Istituto Miami.
Teaching Areas: Fashion Illustration Fundamentals, Fashion Drawing I and Collection Sketching
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Amy Berkowitz
Events and Competitions Leader | Fashion Design Professor
Mena Lombard is a multi-talented fashion designer, educator, and editor with a global perspective. She showcases her creations at high-profile events and in leading fashion magazines such as WWD and Harper's Bazaar. Playing a dual role as the creative force behind her brand and a fashion editor at Avessa Magazine, she imparts her knowledge and skills by teaching fashion design at Istituto Marangoni Miami. With roots in Uruguay and a diverse background spanning Argentina, Spain, and Italy, Mena now calls Miami home.
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Mena Lombard
Fashion Design Professor
Michelle Rofe was born in Mexico but moved to Israel at a very early age. She was Israel national champion in gymnastics and participated and won several international competitions. Being a gymnast allowed her to travel the world and learn about different cultures. She always loved fashion and started her formal fashion education in San Antonio-Texas, graduating cum laude from the fashion management and design program. After her graduation, she worked in the fashion industry for over 20 years first for a catalog business and later for a fashion ready to wear company. In the last 12 years, she has been working as a professor teaching undergraduate and graduate students in the fashion and graphic design programs. Michelle Rofe has her master’s degree in graphic design from MIU. She believes that these two art disciplines complement each other in many ways. She also works as a co-producer and editor for a media production company. The concept of beauty and aesthetics are themes that she is passionate about and loves to share her ideas and experience and knowledge with others. “Fashion is about dressing according to what’s fashionable. Style is more about being yourself.” Oscar de la Renta
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Michelle Rofe
Fashion Design and Master's Professor
MEET OUR FACULTY
All faculty
Mario Braghieri has been involved in fashion production for over thirty years. At a young age, his parents owned a manufacturing company that created high-quality samples and prototypes for countless well-known brands in Italy.
He attended Istituto Marangoni Milan with the desire to leave his mark in the fashion market as a pattern maker. Upon graduating, he developed samples and worked in fashion production for the Nadini Group, an Italian designer label manufacturer based in Modena-Italy, including designer houses such as Gianfranco Ferrè and Fendi. Subsequently, he worked as a fashion production consultant and started his career at Marangoni as an assistant teacher.
Mario has always pursued his career with determination, focusing on deepening his knowledge and skills in garment construction and pattern making. He has worked for renowned fashion names such as Emporio Armani, Maska, Cerruti, Mariella Burani, and Karl Lagerfeld. For the past 27 years, Mario has been a major player in guiding Istituto Marangoni through its international growth, bringing his technical knowledge, industry expertise, and garment-making finesse to the School.
Teaching Areas: Construction Resale & Development, Digital Pattern Cutting II, Pattern Cutting Fundamentals III, Atelier & Studio Time and Final Collection
read more
Mario Braghieri
Dean of Fashion
Amy Berkowitz obtained her BFA from the California Institute of the Arts in 1978. Subsequently, she ventured into the Film & Television Industry, contributing to the special effects for the inaugural Star Wars movie. She established Artgear, a renowned fashion label favored by global celebrities. In 1994, she achieved a Master of Art in Teaching and imparted her art and design knowledge for over 25 years. Amy's proficiency encompasses drawing, painting, textile design, and fashion. She presently serves as Fashion Program Leader for Events & Competitions in Fashion Design at Marangoni Istituto Miami.
Teaching Areas: Fashion Illustration Fundamentals, Fashion Drawing I and Collection Sketching
read more
Amy Berkowitz
Events and Competitions Leader | Fashion Design Professor
Mena Lombard is a multi-talented fashion designer, educator, and editor with a global perspective. She showcases her creations at high-profile events and in leading fashion magazines such as WWD and Harper's Bazaar. Playing a dual role as the creative force behind her brand and a fashion editor at Avessa Magazine, she imparts her knowledge and skills by teaching fashion design at Istituto Marangoni Miami. With roots in Uruguay and a diverse background spanning Argentina, Spain, and Italy, Mena now calls Miami home.
read more
Mena Lombard
Fashion Design Professor
Michelle Rofe was born in Mexico but moved to Israel at a very early age. She was Israel national champion in gymnastics and participated and won several international competitions. Being a gymnast allowed her to travel the world and learn about different cultures. She always loved fashion and started her formal fashion education in San Antonio-Texas, graduating cum laude from the fashion management and design program. After her graduation, she worked in the fashion industry for over 20 years first for a catalog business and later for a fashion ready to wear company. In the last 12 years, she has been working as a professor teaching undergraduate and graduate students in the fashion and graphic design programs. Michelle Rofe has her master’s degree in graphic design from MIU. She believes that these two art disciplines complement each other in many ways. She also works as a co-producer and editor for a media production company. The concept of beauty and aesthetics are themes that she is passionate about and loves to share her ideas and experience and knowledge with others. “Fashion is about dressing according to what’s fashionable. Style is more about being yourself.” Oscar de la Renta
read more
Michelle Rofe
Fashion Design and Master's Professor
MEET OUR FACULTY
All faculty
Mario Braghieri has been involved in fashion production for over thirty years. At a young age, his parents owned a manufacturing company that created high-quality samples and prototypes for countless well-known brands in Italy.
He attended Istituto Marangoni Milan with the desire to leave his mark in the fashion market as a pattern maker. Upon graduating, he developed samples and worked in fashion production for the Nadini Group, an Italian designer label manufacturer based in Modena-Italy, including designer houses such as Gianfranco Ferrè and Fendi. Subsequently, he worked as a fashion production consultant and started his career at Marangoni as an assistant teacher.
Mario has always pursued his career with determination, focusing on deepening his knowledge and skills in garment construction and pattern making. He has worked for renowned fashion names such as Emporio Armani, Maska, Cerruti, Mariella Burani, and Karl Lagerfeld. For the past 27 years, Mario has been a major player in guiding Istituto Marangoni through its international growth, bringing his technical knowledge, industry expertise, and garment-making finesse to the School.
Teaching Areas: Construction Resale & Development, Digital Pattern Cutting II, Pattern Cutting Fundamentals III, Atelier & Studio Time and Final Collection
read more
Mario Braghieri
Dean of Fashion
Amy Berkowitz obtained her BFA from the California Institute of the Arts in 1978. Subsequently, she ventured into the Film & Television Industry, contributing to the special effects for the inaugural Star Wars movie. She established Artgear, a renowned fashion label favored by global celebrities. In 1994, she achieved a Master of Art in Teaching and imparted her art and design knowledge for over 25 years. Amy's proficiency encompasses drawing, painting, textile design, and fashion. She presently serves as Fashion Program Leader for Events & Competitions in Fashion Design at Marangoni Istituto Miami.
Teaching Areas: Fashion Illustration Fundamentals, Fashion Drawing I and Collection Sketching
read more
Amy Berkowitz
Events and Competitions Leader | Fashion Design Professor
Mena Lombard is a multi-talented fashion designer, educator, and editor with a global perspective. She showcases her creations at high-profile events and in leading fashion magazines such as WWD and Harper's Bazaar. Playing a dual role as the creative force behind her brand and a fashion editor at Avessa Magazine, she imparts her knowledge and skills by teaching fashion design at Istituto Marangoni Miami. With roots in Uruguay and a diverse background spanning Argentina, Spain, and Italy, Mena now calls Miami home.
read more
Mena Lombard
Fashion Design Professor
Michelle Rofe was born in Mexico but moved to Israel at a very early age. She was Israel national champion in gymnastics and participated and won several international competitions. Being a gymnast allowed her to travel the world and learn about different cultures. She always loved fashion and started her formal fashion education in San Antonio-Texas, graduating cum laude from the fashion management and design program. After her graduation, she worked in the fashion industry for over 20 years first for a catalog business and later for a fashion ready to wear company. In the last 12 years, she has been working as a professor teaching undergraduate and graduate students in the fashion and graphic design programs. Michelle Rofe has her master’s degree in graphic design from MIU. She believes that these two art disciplines complement each other in many ways. She also works as a co-producer and editor for a media production company. The concept of beauty and aesthetics are themes that she is passionate about and loves to share her ideas and experience and knowledge with others. “Fashion is about dressing according to what’s fashionable. Style is more about being yourself.” Oscar de la Renta
read more
Michelle Rofe
Fashion Design and Master's Professor
FAQ
What is the Evening Wear Design program at Istituto Marangoni Miami?
The Couture Evening Wear Design program at Istituto Marangoni Miami is an intensive summer course dedicated to the creative and technical development of couture evening wear. This program guides students through the core principles of couture design — including concept research, precision garment construction, and luxury aesthetics — to create sophisticated, custom-crafted evening garments that reflect the highest standards of formal fashion.
Who is the Evening Wear Design course designed for?
The Couture Evening Wear Design course is designed for aspiring fashion designers, fashion students, and creative individuals who are passionate about haute couture and refined evening wear craftsmanship. It is ideal for those seeking to develop specialized skills in couture techniques, garment construction, and luxury detailing. The program welcomes motivated beginners interested in building strong foundational skills, as well as emerging designers aiming to elevate their portfolios with couture-level evening wear creations.
What will I learn in the Evening Wear Design course?
In the Couture Evening Wear Design course, students will learn the foundational and advanced skills specific to couture fashion. The curriculum includes silhouette development, precision fabric selection, hand-executed embellishment techniques, couture draping, detailed patternmaking, and couture finishing. Students also develop conceptual sketching, color theory application, and design refinement to translate creative inspiration into bespoke evening wear garments that reflect haute couture craftsmanship and contemporary fashion sensibilities.
Does the Evening Wear Design program include hands-on projects?
Yes. The Couture Evening Wear Design program emphasizes experiential, hands-on learning rooted in couture methodology. Students engage in guided couture projects that encompass concept development, fashion sketching, precision patternmaking, couture draping, and garment construction. Through these practical assignments, participants create bespoke evening wear pieces that reflect luxury craftsmanship and professional industry standards.
What career opportunities can Evening Wear Design studies support?
Couture Evening Wear Design studies equip students with specialized skills applicable to a range of fashion and luxury careers. Graduates may pursue positions in couture and bespoke fashion houses, high-end eveningwear and formalwear studios, and couture ateliers focusing on precision garment construction and luxury detailing. The program also supports further academic study in advanced fashion design and can enhance prospects in roles such as couture designer’s assistant, technical designer for luxury fashion, bespoke garment developer, or creative professional within premium fashion brands.
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