Italian Fashion and Design school Istituto Marangoni Mumbai hosted its 2023 fashion showcase by fashion design students in a live setting on 15th September 2023, the school announced in a release on Friday. The show was called ‘Maya’ – meaning ‘illusion’ in Sanskrit.
The show was philosophically about what is real and what we manifest in our surroundings, our universe, which now includes a metaverse.
According to the release, the collections and the journey of the students displayed a kaleidoscopic view of the post-pandemic world from their perception. The feeling of uncertainty and rawness alongside the subtle beauty of imperfection, open to possibilities.
“Istituto Marangoni Mumbai’s 2023 student fashion showcase – Maya – spotlights the creativity of our fashion design students through their 19 collections. These are the result of a reflection by each designer on the unprecedented couple of years that the fashion industry has gone. The collections by these talented students are filtered through and influenced by the unique point of view and brand-new expressive language of Gen-Z, to which our students belong,” Tarun Pandey, COO – Istituto Marangoni, Mumbai said.
“At Istituto Marangoni we strive to prepare students for a future in global business and responsible innovation is at the heart of this. With the world changing quickly post-pandemic with more focus on craft, experiences and craftsmanship, we want to ensure our academic offering and results from this education is showcased on a global scale,” Pandey added.
Student collections not only celebrated their personal and professional growth at Istituto Marangoni Mumbai but also embraced the concept of ‘Maya’, as described above. There were 19 students showcasing their collections at the show.
In addition to the above, Fashion & Textile Design Management post-graduate student, Minal Gala also presented her collection called Knits & Knots.
The students also presented their work as part of an industry collaboration with UPKVIB called, ‘Project Khadi’, which brought to life creations made from India’s indigenous and traditional textile heritage of the handloomed fabric, Khadi.
“Year after year we are really shaping the identity of the Mumbai School, now recognised within the group for students’ exploration of India’s rich heritage of crafts which becomes very evident in the collections. This is what we wanted to highlight this year during the show, so the focus could be really about the meticulously crafted garments,” Mevin Murden, Director of Education – Istituto Marangoni, Mumbai said.
Furthermore, the school broadcasted the show through an IG Live session on its Instagram, Corporate Instagram, and Metaverse on 23rd September, 2023 at 6:00 pm (IST).
Handmade tailoring and embroidery company The Rilievi Group partnered with the school for the event, along with Daniel Bauer Academy, which supported the hair and makeup for show.
Founded in 1935 in Milan as Istituto Artistico dell’Abbigliamento Marangoni, Istituto Marangoni has been in the industry for over 85 years. It is well-known in the world of fashion, art, and design. With four generations of students from 5 continents, it was the springboard for over 45,000 luxury professionals, including Domenico Dolce, Alessandro Sartori, Paula Cademartori, Gilda Ambrosio, Julie de Libran, and Nicola Brognano. The institute currently welcomes about 5,000 students from 108 different countries every year in its schools in the world of fashion, art, and design, including Milano, Firenze, Paris, London, Dubai, Mumbai, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Miami.
Founded in 1991 in Bologna, Italy, The Rilievi Group is a handmade tailoring and embroidery company for the haute couture industry. Headquartered in Bologne, Italy, and Mumbai, it also has a showroom in Soho, New York City and it was one of the first Italian luxury companies to earn an SA8000:2014 certification, the release added.
Founded in 2017, Daniel Bauer Academy is a makeup and hair training academy with academies in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Bengaluru.