Istituto Marangoni Firenze launches the Innovative Accessories Challenge in collaboration with Sara Sozzani Maino • Creative Director @Fondazione Sozzani.
The Innovative Accessories Challenge is an international call dedicated to young designers under 30, inviting them to explore new expressive possibilities in the world of contemporary accessories.
The challenge promotes an approach that combines experimentation, material research, and design responsibility, enhancing the dialogue between craftsmanship, innovative techniques, and aesthetic visions capable of anticipating the design languages of the future.
The projects will be evaluated by an outstanding international jury composed of:
- Paul Andrew • Creative Director of Sergio Rossi; Founder & Creative Director of Paul Andrew
- Giuliano Calza • Founder & Creative Director di GCDS
- Edward Buchanan • Founder & Creative Director di Sansovino 6
- Nicolò Beretta • Footwear Designer; Founder di Giannico
- Anna Dello Russo • Fashion Journalist
- Sabrina Scarpellini • Co-Founder & Fashion Director Massimo Bonini showroom
The winning project will receive:
- a full scholarship for the Master in Luxury Accessories Design Management at Istituto Marangoni Firenze;
- the realization of the project: the school will take care of the entire prototyping and production phase, providing the designer with tools, resources, and technical support to transform the idea into a tangible accessory.
Talk & Panel
An open conversation on how accessories today can become an expressive form, wearable sculpture, or functional device in relation to the body and the surrounding space.
The talk will feature the participation of internationally renowned professionals — figures active in fashion design, fashion, and accessory design — who will offer a multidisciplinary perspective on the future of contemporary accessories.
By registering for the talk, you will have the opportunity to:
- understand the essence and vision of the Innovative Accessories Challenge;
- hear from professionals who work every day at the intersection of creativity, making, and new production chains;
- gather concrete insights to develop a project capable of standing out.
Register now for the talk to discover the challenge up close, explore its opportunities, and learn how to best prepare to take part.
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