Istituto Marangoni London

Istituto Marangoni London: The Energising Melting Pot

Among its global campuses, Istituto Marangoni London stands out as a hub of business excellence, bold creativity, and cutting-edge innovation. Located in one of the world’s most cosmopolitan fashion capitals, the London School attracts a uniquely driven and pioneering elite—students ready to explore counterculture creativity within a world of luxury.

Courses at the London campus are rooted in experimental design, trend research, and avant-garde thinking. Whether focusing on fashion design, styling, business, or art, all programs emphasize sustainable practices, ethical production, and contemporary streetwear sensibilities. The curriculum encourages participants to embrace responsible design and business innovation, making sustainability not just a concept, but a central value in every creative process.

Here, beauty is defined not only by aesthetic excellence but also by intention—how and why things are made. Students are empowered to create work that stands out, speaks for the future, and challenges the norm.

Mentoring & Industry Projects: Learning from the Industry’s Finest

At Istituto Marangoni London, students gain more than just a creative education—they gain access to the heartbeat of the global fashion, art, and design industries. Through exclusive Mentoring Projects and collaborative industry partnerships, they work directly with leading professionals, brands, and cultural institutions to experience what it means to innovate at the highest level.

Recent mentors have included:

• Bianca Saunders, menswear designer and BFC/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist
• Katie Grand, iconic fashion editor and founder of Perfect Magazine
• Tom Dixon, internationally renowned product designer and innovator
• Sarah Mower MBE, journalist and BFC Ambassador for Emerging Talent
• Maison Meta, a leading AI creative agency, mentoring students of the MBA in Fashion and Luxury Brand Management, exploring the intersections of artificial intelligence, creativity, and strategic brand innovation

• Jay Osgerby, co-founder of award-winning design studio Barber Osgerby

   

For the 2024–2025 academic year, students will benefit from the mentorship of:

• Neil Barrett, founder and creative director of his eponymous label
• Philippa Nixon, CEO of ERDEM
• Rahul Mishra, celebrated Indian designer and advocate for slow fashion, mentoring the BA Fashion Design cohort

Students also participate in industry projects with globally respected names such as:

• Bvlgari Hotel, exploring luxury hospitality and fashion collaborations
• Sotheby’s, examining art, curation, and collectible fashion
• Hugo Boss, working on upcycling heritage garments
• Temperley London, developing contemporary branding and market repositioning

Exhibiting Innovation & Hosting Conversations That Matter

In September 2024, Istituto Marangoni London’s design students exhibited their work at the Design Museum, one of the UK’s most renowned cultural venues—demonstrating the school's commitment to public-facing, high-impact creative work.

The London campus also hosts “In Conversation With” events, offering students rare, intimate access to global industry leaders. Recent guests include:

• Simone Rocha, designer known for her poetic femininity
• Sir Paul Smith, legendary British designer and entrepreneur

• Juergen Teller, acclaimed fashion photographer and visual artist

   

These experiences provide unmatched professional exposure, broaden creative thinking, and strengthen the connections between students and the global creative community.

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Where Creativity Meets Craft, and Talent Becomes Profession

Can fashion be taught? This was the question Giulio Marangoni—renowned tailor to the Italian aristocracy—asked himself in 1935. His answer was to found the Istituto Artistico dell’Abbigliamento Marangoni in Milan, a school dedicated to cultivating technical excellence and creative innovation in the fashion world.

Today, with over 85 years of heritage, Istituto Marangoni has evolved into a global leader in fashion, art, and design education. It has trained students from five continents and four generations, launching the careers of over 45,000 professionals in the luxury and creative industries.

Each year, the institute welcomes around 5,000 students from 108 countries to its campuses in Milan, Florence, Paris, London, Mumbai, Shanghai, Dubai, Riyadh, Miami*, and Shenzhen*—a vibrant network of schools located in the heart of the world’s most influential design capitals. Istituto Marangoni was ranked among the top 100 universities globally in its disciplines by the QS World University Ranking 2025. According to a recent Doxa survey, 91% of its graduates secure employment shortly after completing their studies, a testament to the institute’s career-oriented approach and deep industry ties.

A Global Mission in Fashion, Art, and Design

“To excel as a center for professional and creative learning in the fields of Fashion, Art, and Design; to nourish the international market by offering talented graduates from Istituto Marangoni from all over the world.”

We bring this mission to life by:

• Offering a dynamic, market-driven educational portfolio across all campuses;
• Delivering high academic standards through experiential, forward-thinking curricula;
• Embedding the essence of Italianity—elegance, heritage, and innovation—into daily academic life;
• Celebrating cultural diversity and encouraging global creative exchange;
• Investing in faculty and staff through continuous development;
• Positioning campuses in the world’s cultural and design capitals;
• Strengthening connections with major luxury brands and creative leaders.