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5 tips from Giambattista Valli you need to follow to break into fashion

“Stand up for what you believe in and be more intellectually bold. Fashion is the voice of our society,” said the Roman Paris-based couturier

Silvia Manzoni

Nov 29, 2023
PARIS
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Bianca Saunders: “From my studio-bedroom to the MET Gala”

New student mentor Bianca Saunders, the most high-wattage star of British menswear, delved into her radical perspective, industry insights and advice

Silvia De Vecchi

Nov 22, 2023
LONDON
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GCDS’ Giuliano Calza: “If it’s smart, let’s do it”

The founder and creative director of the manga-esque star-approved cult brand is now an I’M Mentor. And here’s what he has to say

Agnese Pasquinelli

Nov 15, 2023
MILANO FASHION
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Why emerging Asian countries could have a serious crush on Valentino, explained

Emerging Asian countries guys will be amazed by our students’ projects mentored by Valentino’s Chief Brand Officer. It’s only on paper, but still jjang!

Agnese Pasquinelli

Jul 13, 2023
MILANO FASHION
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How Giambattista Valli became Giambattista Valli

What advice would the couturier give to young talent just starting out? We know the answer – and we are ready to share the secret with you

Silvia Manzoni

Jul 05, 2023
PARIS
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N°21's Alessandro Dell’Acqua on unaware sensuality

Being explicitly sexy is boring, stated the designer. Unaware sensuality is a staple attitude of his brand and the essence of his mentorship project for our students

Agnese Pasquinelli

Jul 05, 2023
MILANO FASHION
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DIS-CYCLING: Students team up with Fendi on an eco-project

As the materials previously used in the brand’s windows are about to be turned into artworks, we meet the program’s creative director, Sarah Coleman

Clementina Bianchi

FIRENZE
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Walter Chiapponi's New Artisanal Aesthetics

Targeting fresh faces of craftsmanship, a special mentorship programme led by Tod’s Creative Director debuted 

Sofia Sarandrea

MILANO FASHION
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Sissy Vian to train stylists at Istituto Marangoni Milano

“The Milk of Dreams” was launched as a unique mentorship programme for Master’s students, led by the creative fashion director at Harper’s Bazaar Italia

Nina Clements

MILANO FASHION
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Dhruv Kapoor
on his fearless
self-expression

The designer talks about his latest collection Soul Tech and refreshing age old craft for a global contemporary feel

Mevin Murden

MUMBAI
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Alessio Vannetti: “V for Vision, Values and Valentino”

The Chief Brand Officer of one of Italy's fashion giants just launched his mentorship programme to guide IM students through market analysis and brand strategy methods

Ria Rakesh Totlani

MILANO FASHION
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N°21’s Alessandro Dell’Acqua: “Imagine a New Neorealism, but make it fashion”

About to mentor Master’s students towards the essence of Italian cinema, the designer discussed sexy vs sensuality, his muses and how to support talent

Sofia Sarandrea

MILANO FASHION
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Walter Chiapponi: “I found young artisanal enthusiasts”

Tod’s creative director announces the four best students of the New Artisanal Aesthetics mentorship programme at Istituto Marangoni Milano

Arianna Guion

MILANO FASHION
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Five facts about
Balmain's Olivier
Rousteing

Waiting for his masterclass in Paris, we celebrate the top moments that cemented the status of Balmain's creative director as Wonder Boy 

 

Margherita Malaguti

PARIS
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Riccardo Grassi on production, distribution and the power of ideas

From Asia to Milan, from the metaverse to sustainability, the founder and CEO of RG Showroom on the future of fashion

Margherita Malaguti

MILANO FASHION
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Andy Picci: “What if we talk about Artification?”

We asked him about the process of collaborating with fashion houses, the allure of augmented reality, and what the future of creativity looks like

Silvia Tarini 

FIRENZE
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Five facts about Pronounce’s street tailoring

Shortlisted for the Forbes Under 30, invited by Kayne West to be part of his Yeezy, Yushan Li and Jun Zhou have now launched a new mentorship programme

Silvia Tarini

SHANGHAI
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MSGM masterclass grand finale: a new beginning

A Prize ceremony was the icing on the cake of Massimo Giorgetti’s mentorship. The winners will stand backstage at his next fashion show

Sofia Sarandrea

MILANO FASHION
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