FERRARI Lifestyle Creative Director, Rocco Iannone, Hosts Talk During the 2024 Miami Grand Prix

WHAT: Rocco Iannone (FERRARI) is awarded an Honorary Master’s Degree in Fashion Design from the Istituto Marangoni Miami, and will join Hakan Baykam (Istituto Marangoni Miami) in a Discussion and Cocktail on the IMM Terrace

WHEN/WHERE: Friday, May 3rd @ 4:30pm | IMM, 3700 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33137

WHO: Rocco Iannone, Hakan Baykam, Michael Allen Johnson, Sofía Agostini

Istituto Marangoni Miami (IMM) proudly welcomes Rocco Iannone to its campus on Friday, May 3rd.

Since 2019, Iannone, a Marangoni alumnus, has been responsible for developing the creative content, design, and image of all of Ferrari’s own and licensed apparel and accessories collections for men and women. Iannone will engage in a fireside chat with Director of Brand Partnerships and IMM faculty member Sofía Agostini during the Miami Grand Prix in front of the school’s student body and closest community to discuss his vision for the brand and his journey thus far.

After the talk, Michael Allen Johnson, IMM’s VP of Academics will award Iannone with an Honorary Master’s Degree in Fashion  Design, for his multiple achievements in the industry. A cocktail celebration will follow on the school’s terrace overlooking the  Miami Design District.

“Rocco Iannone epitomizes the essence of academic excellence and visionary leadership that we stand for at Marangoni. With a commitment to innovation, precision, forward-thinking, and great taste, he embodies the ethos of our school. It is with  immense pride and admiration that we celebrate his distinguished contributions, with an Honorary Master’s Degree in Fashion Design.” – Hakan Baykam, President and CEO of Istituto Marangoni Miami

Istituto Marangoni Miami is profoundly impacting the city it now calls home, laying the foundations to position Miami as a strong global fashion hub. Originally established in Milan and with campuses worldwide, IMM nurtures the next generation of designers and industry creatives by mixing its Italian ethos, rooted in the constant pursuit of excellence in craftsmanship, with the dynamic environment Miami can offer, with talents joining the school’s faculty and student body from all over the globe.

Guided by distinguished instructors who are active fashion industry members, students are encouraged to explore their creative and entrepreneurial paths, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and collaboration.