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Istituto Marangoni Miami (IMM) Celebrates First Annual Student Fashion Show: Metamorfosi

MIAMI, May 16, 2024 — Istituto Marangoni Miami (IMM), located in the heart of Miami’s Design District, proudly hosted its first annual student fashion show, ‘Metamorfosi’. This event highlighted the growth and evolution of its talented graduating students and marked Miami’s emergence as an international fashion and design hub.

The theme ‘Metamorfosi’ symbolizes IMM students’ transformation from academic learners to global fashion professionals, reflecting both personal and city-wide growth in design and creativity.

Mario Braghieri, Program Leader for the fashion design program at IMM, described the show as “very eclectic.” The collections showcased the diverse styles of the student body, set against Miami’s inspiring design backdrop. Each piece on the open-air runway narrated a story of innovation and personal growth.

Hakan Baykam, President and CEO of Istituto Marangoni Miami, emphasized the institution’s role in fostering the next generation of fashion talent. “We take pride in nurturing the metamorphosis of future fashion innovators,” said Baykam. “This transformation builds careers and shapes the future of fashion in Miami, propelling our city into a global fashion hub.”

‘Metamorfosi’ celebrated fashion evolution and IMM’s commitment to inclusivity and empowerment, ensuring every voice and perspective enriches the fashion industry.

20 IMM Students Presented 62 Looks:

Anabel Montiel – 6 looks
Camila Francine Balleste – 5 looks
Chenqi Jiang – 4 looks
Daniel Uribe – 4 looks
Fabiana Polito – 2 looks
Ilayda Polat – 4 looks
Jancarlos Cruz – 3 looks
Julianna Suplicki – 2 looks
Karla Urdaneta – 4 looks
Michael Acierno – 4 looks
Paloma Racca – 2 looks
Paula Alduncin – 2 looks
Rene Mejia – 4 looks
Ryan Hamilton – 3 looks
Sofia Lemann – 5 looks
Taneika Gibson – 1 look
Vanessa Lugbeit – 1 look
Veronica Espinosa – 4 looks
Veronica Lam – 1 look
Victoria Sarmiento – 1 look

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About Istituto Marangoni Miami:

Istituto Marangoni Miami is dedicated to positioning Miami as a global fashion hub. Established in Milan with campuses worldwide, IMM nurtures future designers and industry creatives by blending Italian craftsmanship excellence with Miami’s dynamic environment. Guided by distinguished fashion industry members, students explore creative and entrepreneurial paths with a strong emphasis on sustainability and collaboration.

Hillary Latos

Hillary Latos is the Editor-in-Chief and Co-Founder of Impact Wealth Magazine. She brings over a decade of experience in media and brand strategy, served as Editor & Chief of Resident Magazine, contributing writer for BlackBook and has worked extensively across editorial, event curation, and partnerships with top-tier global brands. Hillary has an MBA from University of Southern California, and graduated New York University.