Istituto Marangoni Miami Launches U.S. Edition of ‘In Conversation With’

Istituto Marangoni Miami’s President, Hakan Baykam, announced today the launch of the U.S. edition of “In Conversation With” on July 23rd, 2018, with CFDA’s President and CEO, Steven Kolb. With the aim of turning Miami into an internationally recognized fashion hub, the world-renowned Italian fashion and design school Istituto Marangoni will hold its “In Conversation With” at its Miami Campus.

These talks will provide a unique opportunity for students to gain insights from the industry’s heavy hitters, learning firsthand from experts in these fields. The project is a collaborative effort with our newly appointed advisory board member, renowned fashion business expert Eva Hughes, who will also be moderating this series of talks.

“I’m thrilled to announce the launch of this new project with our new board member, Eva Hughes and we couldn’t be more honored with the participation of CFDA’s Steven Kolb. With their support, we are paving the way for Miami to become the new fashion hub for the Americas. This project will also provide our students with an unprecedented opportunity for exchange, inspiration, and creativity, working towards a brilliant future in fashion.”

The recently opened Istituto Marangoni Miami offers a new base to emerging local and international fashion students who wish to express their creativity and learn key industry skills. With a highly qualified faculty, combining European professors and prominent local professionals, the school offers a two-year Associate of Arts Degree in Fashion Studies, a four-year Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Styling, and Fashion Business, and a Master’s in Fashion & Luxury Brand Management, adding to a number of shorter courses and continuing education workshops and seminars throughout the academic year.