The Milano School of Fashion

About the School · location and buildings

1. Via Verri 4

1st floor: Photo-shoot studio
2nd floor: Pattern making classes
3rd floor: IT classes
4th floor: Library
5th floor: Bar/Cafeteria
6th floor: School staff

2. Piazza San Babila, 4th floor

Classrooms are divided into:

theory classrooms for lectures and seminars
design classrooms for drawing and design workshops
pattern-cutting rooms with sewing machines, irons and other equipment for pattern workshops
photo-studios for shootings
computer rooms

Opening hours: Monday to Friday – 8:00 am to 9:00 pm Saturday morning

Virtual tour: https://tinyurl.com/twmbcax6

Can I have lunch at School?

Yes, in the Bar/Cafeteria in the building on Via Verri (5th floor). It is open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm and covers several dietary needs.

Who can I turn to at School?

The School Director is the highest rank at School and supervises the work and activities of all staff, both administrative and academic
The Director of Education supervises the academic experience and represents the faculty of Istituto Marangoni
Programme Leaders are members of the academic management team. They coordinate tutors in terms of programme delivery and monitor processes and procedures to make sure the school’s high-quality standards are met. You can refer to your Programme Leader for support in your academic career, as well as to highlight issues or provide suggestions on how to improve the programme
Faculty members, including teachers and tutors, will support you all the way through your educational journey
The Academic Service oversees the organisation of timetables and exam sessions. It provides support to students at School and guidance on timetables, deadlines, School regulations, time management and career monitoring
Istituto Marangoni Life Office will support you from the moment you decide to be part of the Istituto Marangoni Community, to your very first days on campus, when you learn to navigate the IM culture, all the way through your graduation. It connects you with the relevant service at the earliest stages of your experience
The Career Service supports students and alumni, offering guidance at every step of their career journey, providing practical advice and helping the students connect with the industry
The ICT Office provides support to access the Onelogin platform and any other student login and software-related issues
The Admissions Office provides dedicated assistance during the application processes

What do I find at School and what should I bring?

Here is some pre-arrival information on resources and materials you can refer to before your get to school. Note that Istituto Marangoni offers several facilities for students, such as computers, scanners, on-site copy machines, school email accounts, access to dedicated student Extranet on-line resources for research purposes.

FASHION DESIGN:

HARDWARE:

You can make use of the wireless internet connection provided by Istituto Marangoni. At school, multifunction color laser printers are available for use, where you can also scan and send documents via email or to USB drive. Apple hardware is recommended.

Additionally, it's advisable to consider bringing a USB-C to USB adapter and an external hard drive.

SOFTWARE:

The software licenses to install on your computers, available to all Fashion Styling students, include:

Adobe Creative Cloud with the full package
Microsoft Office 365 Education Web Access
Clo3D
Virtual Lab platform (where you can run cloud applications without installing them on your computer, such as Clo3D and others recommended by the teachers)

iMac computers are available in each facility, distributed between labs and classrooms, and can be freely used in case of laptop malfunction or temporary unavailability of your own device.

It is recommended to have a laptop with at least 16GB of RAM and a dedicated graphics card for rendering.

FASHION STYLING (UNDERGRADUATE)

HARDWARE:

Apple hardware is recommended but not mandatory.

It will be necessary to have an external hard drive of at least 500GB to periodically save the progress of your projects.

Additionally, it is recommended to bring (not mandatory): a USB-C to USB adapter.

SOFTWARE:

The software licenses to install on your computers, available to all Fashion Styling students, include:

Adobe Creative Cloud with the full package
Microsoft Office 365 Education Web Access

iMac computers are available in each facility, distributed between labs and classrooms, and can be freely used in case of laptop malfunction or temporary unavailability of your own device.

It is recommended to have a laptop with at least 16GB of RAM.

FASHION BUSINESS (UG + MASTER)

HARDWARE:

Additionally, it is recommended to bring (not mandatory): a USB-C to USB adapter, an external hard drive.

SOFTWARE:

The software licenses to install on your computers, available to all Fashion Business students, include:

Adobe Creative Cloud with the full package
Microsoft Office 365 Education Web Access

iMac computers are available in each facility, distributed between labs and classrooms, and can be freely used in case of laptop malfunction or temporary unavailability of your own device.

It is recommended to have a laptop with at least 16GB of RAM.

Is there anything I can read/watch before my classes start?

All courses provide reading lists of required, recommended or additional reading resources. Some will be required for theoretical subjects and will be made available at the school’s library, along with selected and exclusive online resources. However, we recommend that students purchase the books required for assessments. For Fashion Design programmes, the school will provide drawing and pattern making tutorial handbooks to support the students’ learning process. You can start with these (not required, but recommended):

Fashion Design and Fashion Styling Documentaries

Diana Vreeland: The Eye has to Travel (Amazon) The September Issue
Franca, Chaos and Creation (Netflix) Mademoiselle C (Amazon or Apple TV) Dior and I (Apple TV)
Bill Cunningham’s New York (Amazon)
Fashion Design and Fashion Styling Books
Kawamure, Y., (2005) Fashion-ology: An Introduction to Fashion Studies Batilla, A., (2020) Instant Moda. Milano. Gribaudo Editore.-Italiano
Coddington, G.,(2012). Grace, A Memoir. New York. Random House-English Brubach, H. (1999). A Dedicated Follower of Fashion. London. Phaidon.- English

Fashion Business Books

Angeletti, N., Oliva, A., & Sozzani, F. (2012). In Vogue: la storia illustrata della rivista di moda più famosa del mondo. Rizzoli.
Golizia, D. (2016), Fashion business model, Roma: Franco Angeli.
Golizia, D. (2021). The Fashion Business: Theory and Practice in Strategic Fashion Management. Routledge. Kotler, P., Kartajaya, H., & Setiawan, I. (2016). Marketing 4.0: Moving from traditional to digital. John Wiley & Sons. Kotler, P., Kartajaya, H., & Setiawan, I. (2017). Marketing 4.0: Dal tradizionale al digitale. Hoepli, Milano.
Oliva, A., & Angeletti, N. (2012). In Vogue: the illustrated history of the world's most famous fashion magazine. Riz- zoli International Publications.

What about the Academic Year Calendar and precise schedule of classes?

Winter break - Christmas holidays
Spring Break - the week of Easter
Summer break - two weeks around the date of August 15

Within the academic year there are also additional days of holiday, during national holidays:

November 1
December 7th-8th
May 1st
June 2nd

The exact schedule will be available approximately ten days before classes start.

Classes period:

Semester 1: from 25th of September to 3rd of February '24
Semester 2: from 19th of February to 15th of June

Exam sessions:

from 5th to 17th of February
from 17th to 29th of June
from 2nd to 14th of September

Holidays:

on the 1st of November
from 7th to 8th of December
from 23rd of December to 6th of January
from 28th of March to 6th of April
on the 25th of April
on the 1st of May

Do I have a student email?

As a Marangoni student you have a reserved online platform – One Login – to access a student's intranet, together with a dedicated App and a personal email account.

You have also a Student ID, which you can find among your admission documents.

From the moment your classes start, you must use this account only (the e-mail address is created as: StudentID@istitutomarangoni.org).

Please check your account frequently, as it will be used to send all messages and updates about the school.

Please find a step-by-step video tutorial here

I’M SOCIETY App for Students

Istituto Marangoni has released a customised application which will make your school experience easier and more entertaining. You will have direct access to you student badge, course timetables, news & events, messaging, social feeds, information, and the school map

Please find a step-by-step video tutorial

The application is available for download on iOS App Store and Google Play Store. You will be requested to download the I’M SOCIETY App to be part of our Community and enjoy unique events, experiences and opportunities.

Can I work part-time while studying in Istituto Marangoni?

Working while studying can be challenging because you will have a very busy schedule; we usually recommend seeking a job after completing your studies. As a student at Istituto Marangoni, however, you may have the opportunity to work on projects developed by the School's teams, e.g. working as a dresser during Fashion Week.