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Why Should We Study Fashion? A Talk with Philosopher Emanuele Coccia
Why Should We Study Fashion? A Talk with Philosopher Emanuele Coccia
24/04/2026
When the Italian philosopher and author of La Vita delle Forme visited Istituto Marangoni...
Curating
Inside AERA, The Vegan Luxury Shoe Brand Everyone’s Talking About
Inside AERA, The Vegan Luxury Shoe Brand Everyone’s Talking About
17/04/2026
Elegant, responsible, and made in Italy: AERA is redefining what luxury accessories look...
Accessories
Will The Devil Wears Prada 2 Meet the Expectations of Fashion Students Today? 
Will The Devil Wears Prada 2 Meet the Expectations of Fashion Students Today? 
17/04/2026
The ultimate fashion fantasy film returns to the fashion industry in a radically...
Fashion styling
When Do Luxury Brands Start Designing Winter Holiday Windows?  
When Do Luxury Brands Start Designing Winter Holiday Windows?  
10/04/2026
Long before the festive season arrives, the creative work has already begun. At Istituto...
Fashion design
Why Fashion Is Embracing Imperfection in Uncertain Times
Why Fashion Is Embracing Imperfection in Uncertain Times
27/03/2026
In a world of uncertainty, fashion is turning to the past, embracing worn fabrics, flaws,...
Fashion design
The Athleisure Boom: Why Workout Wear Is Taking Over Fashion
The Athleisure Boom: Why Workout Wear Is Taking Over Fashion
20/03/2026
From 80s aerobics to Skims x Nike, athleisure has transformed workout wear into everyday...
Fashion styling
Artificial Intelligence in Fashion Design: How AI Is Transforming Creativity 
Artificial Intelligence in Fashion Design: How AI Is Transforming Creativity 
13/03/2026
Fashion has always thrived on instinct, rebellion and risk. Now artificial intelligence...
Fashion styling
Demna’s First Gucci Collection: Archetypes, Desire and Cultural Translation 
Demna’s First Gucci Collection: Archetypes, Desire and Cultural Translation 
06/03/2026
For his debut at Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 26-27, Demna delivers a Gucci collection...
Fashion design
From Sketch to Red Carpet: How a 21-Year-Old Designer Landed at Elle Gala Norway
From Sketch to Red Carpet: How a 21-Year-Old Designer Landed at Elle Gala Norway
06/03/2026
What happens when you answer a DM with a sketch? For 21-year-old Swedish student Mathilda...
Fashion design
The Rise of Re-Wearable Accessories: Fashion That’s Built to Last
The Rise of Re-Wearable Accessories: Fashion That’s Built to Last
27/02/2026
Long-lasting, repair-friendly and modular accessories are replacing disposable trends,...
Accessories
Top Accessory Trends 2026: Turn Up the Volume!
Top Accessory Trends 2026: Turn Up the Volume!
20/02/2026
2026 is all about going big and playing with your accessories. Think oversized chains,...
Accessories
Heritage in Style: How Luxury Brands Are Saving History
Heritage in Style: How Luxury Brands Are Saving History
20/02/2026
From Notre-Dame to the Colosseum, fashion houses are restoring the world’s historical...
Curating
The Fashion Exhibitions Worth Traveling for in 2026: Schiaparelli, the Antwerp Six, and More
The Fashion Exhibitions Worth Traveling for in 2026: Schiaparelli, the Antwerp Six, and More
13/02/2026
In 2026, fashion’s most powerful moments are happening inside museums across Europe....
Exhibitions
Everything You Need to Know About the Bow as a Fashion Accessory
Everything You Need to Know About the Bow as a Fashion Accessory
13/02/2026
From Renaissance courts to TikTok icon, the bow has evolved into a symbol of power,...
Fashion design
After Valentino and Armani Who Are the Legends of Italian Fashion Today?
After Valentino and Armani Who Are the Legends of Italian Fashion Today?
06/02/2026
As Italian fashion moves beyond its founding legends, the question is no longer who comes...
Fashion design
Astra Codex: The Embroidery Show Turning Florence into a Zodiac Map
Astra Codex: The Embroidery Show Turning Florence into a Zodiac Map
30/01/2026
On view at Palazzo Capponi until June 14, 2026, Daniele Davitti’s new textile...
Exhibitions Textile design
Is Jewelry the Next Big Sustainable Trend in 2026?
Is Jewelry the Next Big Sustainable Trend in 2026?
30/01/2026
When everything feels temporary, jewelry is starting to feel like the safest purchase you...
Accessories
Luxury Home Accessories: The New Status Symbol Everyone Wants?
Luxury Home Accessories: The New Status Symbol Everyone Wants?
23/01/2026
Fendi, Dior, Versace, Gucci and Tiffany are betting big on home accessories, from...
Accessories
Inside the Met Gala 2026: When Fashion Puts the Body Back at the Center
Inside the Met Gala 2026: When Fashion Puts the Body Back at the Center
23/01/2026
With Andrew Bolton’s body-focused vision, Beyoncé’s long-awaited return, and early...
Exhibitions
Innovative Accessories Challenge Is Now Open: Calling the Next Generation of Accessory Designers
Innovative Accessories Challenge Is Now Open: Calling the Next Generation of Accessory Designers
16/01/2026
Promoted by Istituto Marangoni Florence in collaboration with Sara Sozzani Maino, the...
Accessories
Après-Ski Is Fashion Again: Why Luxury Brands Are Obsessed With Alpine Style
Après-Ski Is Fashion Again: Why Luxury Brands Are Obsessed With Alpine Style
16/01/2026
Once rooted in mountain tradition, après-ski is now shaping fashion’s latest capsules....
Fashion styling
Pitti Uomo 2026: 8 Key Trends Shaping Men’s Fashion Right Now
Pitti Uomo 2026: 8 Key Trends Shaping Men’s Fashion Right Now
09/01/2026
As Pitti Uomo 109 opens in Florence, the leading global menswear fair unveils the key...
Fashion design
Where I Get My Fashion News: The Best Instagram Accounts to Follow
Where I Get My Fashion News: The Best Instagram Accounts to Follow
09/01/2026
Keeping up with fashion isn’t just about scrolling Vogue or WWD anymore—social media...
Runway
Why Gen Z Is Obsessed With Socks –And the Cool Ways They’re Styling Them
Why Gen Z Is Obsessed With Socks –And the Cool Ways They’re Styling Them
27/12/2025
Think socks are basic? Think again. Gen Z has made them a micro-trend, and here’s how...
Fashion styling
How Holiday Trends Are Driving a New Wave of Brand Revivals
How Holiday Trends Are Driving a New Wave of Brand Revivals
19/12/2025
Gen Z is rewriting the rules of fashion: from cozy classics to ski-chic vibes, social...
Lifestyle
Sustainable Italian Craft Reimagined: Inside Giulia Lin’s NIC Award–Winning HYPHEN Collection
Sustainable Italian Craft Reimagined: Inside Giulia Lin’s NIC Award–Winning HYPHEN Collection
19/12/2025
Giulia Lin, winner of the 2025 NIC Award in Tokyo, presents HYPHEN: a research-driven...
Sustainability
Dario Vitale Leaves Versace: What It Reveals About the Future of Luxury Fashion
Dario Vitale Leaves Versace: What It Reveals About the Future of Luxury Fashion
12/12/2025
Another designer exits the luxury roulette. Dario Vitale’s departure from Versace...
Fashion design
Jonathan Anderson Turns to Tarot: Is Esoteric Fashion a Mirror of Society?
Jonathan Anderson Turns to Tarot: Is Esoteric Fashion a Mirror of Society?
05/12/2025
A single Instagram Story of Jonathan Anderson consulting an elaborate tarot spread has...
Fashion design
Becoming a Fashion Buyer Today: Elisa’s Story —and Real Tips for Fashion Students
Becoming a Fashion Buyer Today: Elisa’s Story —and Real Tips for Fashion Students
05/12/2025
She’s 23, her passport is full of stamps, and she has a flawless eye for what will sell...
Lifestyle
How to Make a Gen-Z Friendly Fashion Podcast
How to Make a Gen-Z Friendly Fashion Podcast
13/11/2025
In this interview, Istituto Marangoni Firenze alumnae Elena Murratzu and Elisa Cresci...
Curating Publications
The Illusion of Luxury: How Accessories Are Redefining the Way We Dress
The Illusion of Luxury: How Accessories Are Redefining the Way We Dress
07/11/2025
In uncertain economic times, fashion tells a double story — simplicity on the surface,...
Accessories Fashion styling
Soshi Otsuki at Pitti 2026: 80s Tokyo Vibes Hit Florence
Soshi Otsuki at Pitti 2026: 80s Tokyo Vibes Hit Florence
07/11/2025
Japanese menswear designer Soshi Otsuki will be a guest designer at Pitti Uomo 109,...
Fashion design
Why The Antwerp Six Exhibition at MoMu’s Matters for Fashion Students
Why The Antwerp Six Exhibition at MoMu's Matters for Fashion Students
31/10/2025
Antwerp’s MoMu Museum is set to celebrate the legendary Antwerp Six — but this...
Exhibitions
The Most Iconic Jewels That Are Totally Legendary
The Most Iconic Jewels That Are Totally Legendary
31/10/2025
From Cleopatra’s emeralds to Taylor Swift’s engagement ring, these gems tell stories...
Accessories
Music Icons Who Were Born Halloween-Ready 
Music Icons Who Were Born Halloween-Ready 
24/10/2025
Still searching for the perfect Halloween look? Take cues from four music icons whose...
Lifestyle
Fashion Week Is Evolving: What’s Replacing the Traditional Runway
Fashion Week Is Evolving: What’s Replacing the Traditional Runway
24/10/2025
As new formats redefine Fashion Week, the future of the runway may feel more inclusive,...
Runway
Gianvito Rossi on Style, Femininity and Why Shoes Are Empowerment
Gianvito Rossi on Style, Femininity and Why Shoes Are Empowerment
20/10/2025
During a talk with Marangoni Firenze students, the iconic shoemaker shared lessons in...
Accessories
The Beauty of Ugly: Why Messy Aesthetics Are Trending in Fashion and Culture 
The Beauty of Ugly: Why Messy Aesthetics Are Trending in Fashion and Culture 
17/10/2025
From Labubu to Instagram dumps and runways, here’s why the imperfect and the ugly are...
Curating
Spring/Summer 2026 Colour Trends: Why Bright Shades Are Back in Fashion
Spring/Summer 2026 Colour Trends: Why Bright Shades Are Back in Fashion
17/10/2025
Think luminous blues, soft neutrals, earthy warmth and citrus accents — SS26 is all...
Fashion design
Virgil Abloh: Why His Codes Still Shape Fashion’s Future
Virgil Abloh: Why His Codes Still Shape Fashion’s Future
10/10/2025
Architect, DJ, Louis Vuitton’s first Black artistic director — and the mind who...
Exhibitions
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