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By the Fashion Business Program Leader Nathalie Tessier This summer, luxury fashion branding has gone off the runway and onto the sand. From Monaco to Ibiza, Saint-Tropez, and Marbella, fashion houses are staging full-scale beach club...

Elevate Your Career: The Essential Role of Personal Development in Luxury Management Success

Author by: Roxana Frontini

08 Jul 2025

Luxury management can be a glamorous world, one in which brands are symbols of prestige, exclusivity, and exceptional service. It is indeed an alluring, even magnetic realm within the fashion,...

Brand Pop-Ups Are the New Power Move

Author by: Istituto Marangoni Miami

16 Jun 2025

Let’s face it, the majority of advertisements fail to deliver. But a market for pastel bananas in Los Angeles? A skincare drive-thru? A coffee shop with a tattoo parlor? People...

Masterpieces & Moneymakers: How Fine Art Impacts the World of Luxury Brands

Author by: Roxana Frontini, Fashion Business Professor

01 May 2025

Luxury brands are not just about high-end products; they are narratives woven from art, culture, and exclusivity. This blog post delves into the intriguing relationship between fine art and global...

Notes On The Wings of Hermès

Author by: Sofia Agostini, Director of Brand Partnerships & Adjunct Faculty

21 Apr 2025

On the Wings of Hermès is not your average brand activation. It’s a free, immersive theatrical experience in a waterfront hangar, showcasing the house’s commitment to craftsmanship; not through vitrines,...

Future Fashion Concepts 2025

Author by: Sofia Agostini, Director of Brand Partnerships & Adjunct Faculty

10 Mar 2025

“Future Fashion Concepts” equips the next generation of fashion designers and creatives with the knowledge and tools to lead responsible fashion. Under the guidance of Dean of Fashion Programs Mario...

The Politics of Long Nails

Author by: Sofia Agostini, Director of Brand Partnerships & Adjunct Faculty

07 Mar 2025

Elegant nails used to follow a strict, easy-to-follow code. They were short, square, and painted in colors found naturally in the human body—blush pink, sheer nude, OPI’s iconic Funny Bunny—mirroring...

Just Be YOU: How Embracing Your Individuality Can Transform Your Career

Author by: Eva Hughes, Executive Vice President

27 Feb 2025

We live in a world that constantly tries to tell us who to be, how to act, and what “success” should look like. But what if the real key to...

The Poetics of Seating Forms and Sitting Patterns

Author by: Dr. Thelma Lazo-Flores, Dean of Interior Design

14 Feb 2025

Seating forms, as indicated in multiple types of chairs, stools, and benches, are considered historical artifacts manifesting the evolution of styles across time. They significantly reflect the quality of assimilation...

Is Pantone’s Color of the Year Fashion’s Yearly Horoscope?

Author by: Sorayah Mahammadie-Sabet, IMM Student Writer

12 Feb 2025

Like a yearly horoscope, but much more factual, Pantone’s Color of the Year sets the tone for the fashion world. Below, we consider how the Pantone choice influences trends and...

Fashion Meets Food A Growing Trend of Creative Collaborations

Author by: Nathalie Tessier, Fashion Business Program Leader

07 Oct 2024

Where fashion and food find their intersection, new opportunities for brands arise to innovate and connect with more varied audiences. Recent examples include a collaboration between Lidl and Nik Bentel...

How to perfect Your Fashion Sketches

Author by: Istituto Marangoni Miami

17 Mar 2023

Fashion sketches and thorough illustrations are the basis of every design and provide a visual interpretation of a designer’s vision of a garment. Essentially, fashion drawing is an art that...

The Five Stages Of The Design Process

Author by: Istituto Marangoni Miami

14 Apr 2023

The fashion design classes at Istituto Marangoni Miami are designed to teach all steps, aspects, and techniques to students while providing them with the necessary tools to become successful in...

15 PROJECT IDEAS TO DEVELOP YOUR AP ART PORTFOLIO

Author by: Istituto Marangoni Miami

02 May 2023

Whether applying for our fashion design, fashion styling, or fashion business courses, our goal is for a student’s talent to shine through at Istituto Marangoni Miami. But a student’s talents are...

2000s Clothing Trends You Should Know About

Author by: Istituto Marangoni Miami

09 Feb 2023

The 2000s were a time of anything and everything. People used fashion to express themselves or just to experiment with the multitude of trends that were floating around. While the...

10 Textiles To Use In Your Next Design

Author by: Istituto Marangoni Miami

17 Feb 2023

The choice of fabric is vital in the design and production of garments. Not only does the design affect the fabric but also the target audience. The age of the...

Mastering Leadership: Skills To Develop For Your Fashion Career

Author by: Uma Peña-Cabrera, Student Writer

24 Mar 2023

The fashion industry is competitive, rigorous, and exciting. Whether your path is to work hands-on in a retail store, for a brand or fashion house, or even at an editorial...

Shaping the Future of Fashion and Sustainability

Author by: Istituto Marangoni Miami

09 Nov 2021

Fashion and sustainability haven’t always gone hand in hand throughout the past. However, a recent, growing focus on sustainability in the fashion industry discourse suggests a future where this may...

5 Essential Fashion Designer Skills

Author by: Istituto Marangoni Miami

22 Oct 2021

To become a successful fashion designer, you first need to have the right range of fashion designer skills. Some of these are skills that you pick up in your courses,...

How To Start A Career In Fashion

Author by: Istituto Marangoni Miami

09 Nov 2021

Wondering how to start a career in fashion? Getting your foot in the door might seem like a fruitless endeavor, but there are definitely some tried and true steps that...

Where to Find Fashion Inspiration

Author by: Istituto Marangoni Miami

04 Nov 2021

Wondering where to find fashion inspiration? Well, the simple answer is that creative inspiration exists all around you—you just have to know where to look. Like any artistic undertaking, fashion...

All You Need to Know When Designing Brand Identity & Tips on Portfolio Building

Author by: Istituto Marangoni Miami

24 Jan 2023

Before expanding any brand, business, or company, it has to be organized and recognizable for your audience and potential clients. A brand identity shapes the different aspects of the brand...

A Triple Threat: Authentic, Ambitious, and Accountable | How to Get into the Fashion Industry

Author by: Marissa Mercado, Student Writer

28 Feb 2023

We’ve all been there as we’re scrolling through Instagram, admiring the lives of our favorite influencers, aspiring designers, and stylists, and you may ask yourself, ‘how do I move this...

Women’s HERstory Month: Inspiring and Powerful Women in the Fashion Industry

Author by: Uma Peña-Cabrera, Student Writer

10 Mar 2023

Representation has always been one of the core pillars within waves of feminism alongside economic empowerment, gender equality, the pay wage gap between the sexes, and discrimination. The month of...

Summer Fashion Trends 2021: What You Need To Know

Author by: Istituto Marangoni Miami

09 Nov 2021

Warmer weather is finally here, and with it comes all the expected fashion changes heralded by the summer. To fully discuss the upcoming summer fashion trends for 2021, it’s imperative...

10 Reasons Why You Should Attend Fashion School in Miami

Author by: Istituto Marangoni Miami

03 Mar 2023

Usually, when people think of attending fashion school, they imagine the bustling streets and flowing creativity of New York City or Los Angeles. But Miami doesn’t fall very far behind....

Five African Luxury Brands You Should Know About in 2023

Author by: Istituto Marangoni Miami

16 Mar 2023

The fashion industry in Africa is growing and it’s growing quickly. It’s expected that Africa’s fashion industry will be one of the most prominent in the continent by 2023, reaching...

NYFW Fashion Fall Trends 2021

Author by: Istituto Marangoni Miami

18 Oct 2021

New York Fashion Week is the biggest event in fashion here in the United States, but it certainly isn’t the largest in the world. London, Milan, Paris, and Arab Fashion...

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A Day In The Life Of a Fashion Student: What Is Fashion School Really Like?

Author by: Uma Peña-Cabrera, Student Writer

17 Feb 2023

What is it like being a fashion student? Do you actually get to cut up garments and deconstruct fabrics? Well, yes! That and so much more! Being a student is...

Fashion Trends 2021: The Year of Sustainability

Author by: Istituto Marangoni Miami

09 Nov 2021

The top fashion trends of 2021 are going to look a little bit different than the trends that we’ve seen in previous years. The defining factor this year is a...

Fashion Design vs. Fashion Styling: Here’s What You Should Know!

Author by: Uma Peña-Cabrera, Student Writer

06 Mar 2023

Fashion design is to fashion styling as the thread is to a needle. Two components that communicate different tasks but hold hands together in matrimony. In this article, we break...

What Are the Different Types of Fashion Degrees?

Author by: Istituto Marangoni Miami

22 Oct 2021

The world of fashion is an extensive one, and the many different types of fashion degrees may seem overwhelming to a student interested in pursuing a career path in the industry....

Counting Down to New York Fashion Week 2023

Author by: Istituto Marangoni Miami

13 Jan 2023

Fashion Week in New York is the playground of anyone remotely interested in fashion. The event, which typically spans over 7 to 9 days, displays the anticipated collections of dozens...

10 Amazing Art Pieces that are Guaranteed to Inspire your Next Fashion Design

Author by: Istituto Marangoni Miami

31 Jan 2023

Designers, as original as they are, acquire their ideas from somewhere. More often than expected, this inspiration comes from past art pieces. Artwork playing with concepts like Surrealism, Impressionism, and...

The Importance Of Earning A Masters In Fashion

Author by: Istituto Marangoni Miami

22 Oct 2021

What benefits could a Masters in fashion bring for a person aspiring to enter the fast-paced world of apparel design? While some do believe that the fashion world seems to...

“I Want to Design my Own Clothes” Stop Saying, Start Sewing Today

Author by: Istituto Marangoni Miami

03 Feb 2023

The world of fashion and design is competitive, with many talented creatives around every corner. Although intense, it’s an industry that is highly rewarding once you reach your desired career...

The Rise of E-Fashion: E-Fashion & E-Textiles

Author by: Uma Peña-Cabrera, Student Writer

14 Apr 2023

Technology in fashion takes on many forms. When we think of e-fashion, it’s natural for word association to bring us to think of e-commerce. However, E-fashion can also be used...

The Rise of E-Fashion: E-Commerce Creating Gateways

Author by: Uma Peña-Cabrera, Student Writer

03 Apr 2023

As technology continues to advance, we notice fashion houses and small brands adapt and follow suit. Everything from designing on 3D programming, laboratory-made fabrics, and artificial intelligence are rapidly taking...

Five Resources for Fashion Students to Improve Their Fashion Designs

Author by: Istituto Marangoni Miami

30 Mar 2023

Sometimes as a student or as a professional, you may be given a task where you’re unsure where or how to start. Within the fashion industry, every project, task, and...

Five Shoe Designs to Inspire Your Own Shoe Design Ideas

Author by: Istituto Marangoni Miami

18 Apr 2023

Shoe design is a field that combines creativity, functionality, and style. From classic and timeless designs to edgy and modern styles, the possibilities in shoe design are endless and will...

Five Blazer Styles to Include in Your Workwear

Author by: Istituto Marangoni Miami

21 Apr 2023

Blazers are a type of jacket that originated from the British Navy and have evolved over time to become a staple piece of clothing in both formal and casual settings....

Pantone Color of the Year: Understanding Its Impact on Fashion Design

Author by: Uma Peña-Cabrera, Student Writer

25 Apr 2023

What is E-Fashion? CLO 3D, You & Me

Author by: Uma Peña-Cabrera, Student Writer

28 Apr 2023

It is no surprise that as our tools and resources advance, so does our collective way of using and manipulating them. In the fashion industry, we are currently seeing many...

What It Takes To Become a Fashion Director

Author by: Istituto Marangoni Miami

05 May 2023

It takes more than just a passion for fashion to succeed in a highly competitive industry. Becoming a fashion director requires a unique combination of skills and experience, including a...

Commercial vs. Fashion Modeling

Author by: Istituto Marangoni Miami

25 May 2023

Although similar in the way that both types of modeling are used for storytelling and expressing certain aesthetics, the style and platform used alter the objective and message of the...

All You Need to Know About a Career in Fashion Merchandising

Author by: Istituto Marangoni Miami

05 Jun 2023

The fashion industry overall is a dynamic and vibrant field but it’s also competitive. Dependent on creativity, research, and innovation, fashion merchandising is a vital component of the fashion and...

Bauhaus Design Movement: Past, Present & Its Fashion Influence

Author by: Uma Peña-Cabrera, Student Writer

25 Jun 2023

Bauhaus – “the house of building” originating from the German word ‘Hausbau’ Bauhaus Movement – the study, integration, and teaching of architecture, sculpture, painting, and textiles in relation to the...

The Evolution of Fashion Messaging: Unveiling the Power of the T-shirt

Author by: Sorayah Mahammadie-Sabet, Student Writer

29 Jan 2024

As we witness the resurgence of early 2000s fashion dominating the trends of 2023, it’s intriguing to see the slogan tee making a triumphant return. This simple white tee, which...

Navigating the Fashion Cycle: Finding Balance Between Timeless Innovation and Trend Resurgence

Author by: Sorayah Mahammadie-Sabet, Student Writer

30 Jan 2024

As technology advances and social media’s importance grows, it becomes a thrilling game to uncover the cyclical nature of trends. It’s like a fashion detective work, predicting that if people...

Navigating Success: Vera Wang’s Entrepreneurial Journey

Author by: Sorayah Mahammadie-Sabet, Student Writer

16 Feb 2024

Thriving in a creative realm requires abundant determination, time, and confidence. Artists must boldly venture beyond familiar territories in disciplines like fashion design, music, and beyond, forging their unique paths....

Future Fashion Concepts: An Exhibition on the Threads of Tomorrow’s Fashion

Author by: Marcela Barbosa, Fashion Writing Student

29 Feb 2024

“Future Fashion Concepts” illuminates the pressing call for environmentally conscious practices in fashion and interior design while celebrating the pioneering innovators driving transformative change. Curated by Annette and Daniela Felder,...

Olivier Rousteing: How Music Can Fuel Creativity

Author by: Sorayah Mahammadie-Sabet, Student Writer

22 Mar 2024

When you type in “Olivier Rousteing pop music,” the first link you are met with is an Apple Music playlist curated by the fashion designer. This playlist is filled with...

Alessandro Michele: The ‘Nuovo Maestro’ Behind Valentino

Author by: Alessandra Belloso, Master's Program Alumna

02 Apr 2024

News flash: it turns out that the rumors are true! Alessandro Michele’s selection as Valentino has confirmed the new Creative Director, with the Roman designer replacing Pierpaolo Piccioli, whose former...

Brand Customer Birthday Marketing Strategy: A Personal Journey

Author by: Nathalie Tessier, Fashion Business Program Leader

24 Apr 2024

As a fashion business and marketing professor at Istituto Marangoni Miami, I view all interactions with clients or students as valuable chances to connect. I experienced a range of birthday...

Roberto Cavalli: Innovation and Glamor in the Fashion World

Author by: Sorayah Mahammadie-Sabet, Student Writer

30 Apr 2024

On April 12, 2024, the fashion world lost one of its iconic designers, Roberto Cavalli. Born November 15, 1940, in Florence, Italy, the luxury designer grew up surrounded by artists,...

What is the Cup Fashion Students are Using?

Author by: Nathalie Tessier, Fashion Business Program Leader

17 Jun 2024

In the dynamic world of fashion, where trends come and go, there’s one unexpected accessory that’s taken the industry by storm – the Stanley Cup. No, not the iconic trophy...

A Fashion Recap | Vogue World: Paris

Author by: Alessandra Belloso, IMM Master's Alumna

26 Jun 2024

On June 23, 2024, Vogue World made a grand return, this time taking over the iconic Place Vendôme in Paris. The event celebrated fashion, sports, and culture in a spectacular...

The Resurgence of Coach

Author by: Istituto Marangoni Miami

10 Jul 2024

In the ever-changing world of fashion, only a select few brands endure and remain relevant over time. Coach, renowned for its timeless American style, has undergone a revival that has...

Recap | Haute Couture Week 2024

Author by: Istituto Marangoni Miami

31 Jul 2024

We are full of inspiration and jaw-dropping designs from Haute Couture Week 2024. The event this year which took place in the center of Paris presented the height of luxury...

The Local Surfer Brand that Speaks to Today’s Trends

Author by: Arianna Jimenez, Fashion Writing Student

12 Aug 2024

LoganTay, a jewelry brand founded by Logan Poos in Palm Beach, Florida, lives between two worlds. Poos has an immense love for the ocean and an incredible passion for surfing...

The Power of Narrative-Driven Marketing

Author by: Nathalie Tessier, Fashion Business Program Leader

21 Aug 2024

As the Fashion Business Program Leader at Istituto Marangoni Miami, I guide students through the intricacies of the fashion business and analyze, deconstructing and drawing lessons from the strategic choices...

Born Among Fabrics: Sofia Espinosa Tcherassi’s Journey in Her Family’s Company

Author by: Iliana Mexia, Fashion Writing Student

06 Sep 2024

Growing up in a house where creativity was a way of life, Sofia Tcherassi’’s journey into the world of fashion was organic, almost inevitable.

Dressing for Uncertainty: Fashion’s Response to Politics, Pop Culture, and Sustainability

Author by: Sorayah Mahammadie-Sabet, Student Writer

04 Nov 2024

It seems as though one of the more inherent human abilities is taking those cultural currents and turning them into art, most of the time unconsciously. Some of those themes...

Why Studying Fashion in Miami is the Ultimate Getaway from Winter

Author by: Sorayah Mahammadie-Sabet, Student Writer

21 Nov 2024

Starting as aspiring designers, students usually dream of an education in fashion from fashion capitals such as New York, Paris, Milan, or London. While these cities promise many opportunities, too...

How AI and Technology are Shaping the Future of Fashion and Beauty

Author by: Nathalie Tessier, Fashion Business Program Leader

05 Dec 2024

Changes in the fashion and beauty industries are phenomenal. This is a consequence of the innovations that have arisen due to the growth of artificial intelligence and technology. These new...

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