Istituto Marangoni Miami Opens Latest Exhibition, FUTURE FASHION CONCEPTS, in Partnership with Felder Felder
The Miami School of Fashion will showcase the latest innovations in textile development: mushroom garments, recycled threads, seaweed fabrics, and more.
Miami, FL – Feb 15th, 2024: Istituto Marangoni Miami announces the opening of its latest exhibition, FUTURE FASHION CONCEPTS, on Friday, March 1st, 2024, in partnership with Felder Felder. “I am committed to supporting innovation and forward thinkers changing the way we do things in Miami, and what better partner to do it with than one of our own faculty members, Annette Felder,” says Hakan Baykam, Founder, CEO & President of Istituto Marangoni Miami.
FUTURE FASHION CONCEPTS is an exhibition dedicated to exploring the potential of sustainable textiles for the future. Curated by Annette Felder, adjunct faculty professor of Green Marketing in the Fashion Business Program at Istituto Marangoni Miami, and Daniela Felder, Co-Founder of Felder Felder, the exhibition aims to shed light on the ongoing efforts to advance sustainable fashion and celebrate the innovators driving change.
The 2024 edition of Future Fashion Concepts will showcase materials and designs crafted from mycelium, seaweed, recycled textile waste, and more, highlighting the diverse array of sustainable developments.
Annette Felder and Daniela Felder are renowned for integrating cutting-edge plant-based materials into their designs, blending haute couture with responsible practices. Beyond their iconic brand, they actively engage in community outreach by organizing educational events that spotlight solution-driven innovations within the broader context of responsible production and consumption, aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 12 (SDG 12). Their initiatives have spanned from London to Berlin and now Miami.
The Opening Night will feature a viewing of the Exhibition followed by a panel discussion featuring material creators Ecovative, Soarce, and Osomtex. Guests will then have the opportunity to network and enjoy refreshments in the stunning rooftop space of Istituto Marangoni Miami.
Date: 03.01.2024
Agenda:
Exhibition Opening: 5 PM
Panel Discussion: 6 PM
Location: Istituto Marangoni Miami
Address: 3704 NE Second Ave, Miami, FL, 33137, United States
Curatorial and production by Annette Felder and Daniela Felder.
Exhibition didactics by Istituto Marangoni Miami students.
FUTURE FASHION CONCEPTS
Opens March 1st of 2024, until April 1st, 2024, at 3704 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33137, United States. 1st floor.
Walk-ins are accepted from 9 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday.
About Istituto Marangoni Miami
Founded by Hakan Baykam in 2018, with its campus situated in the heart of the Design District, adjacent to premier fashion retail, Istituto Marangoni Miami offers rigorous two-year Associate of Applied Science degrees, immersive four-year Bachelor of Fine Art degrees in Fashion Design, Fashion Styling, and Fashion Business. The institution also provides visionary Master of Art Degrees in Fashion & Luxury Brand Management, Digital Communication & Social Media Strategy, and Fashion Design.
Tailor Giulio Marangoni founded the first school in Milan in 1935; since then, Istituto Marangoni has offered a unique blend of academic learning with creative and practical activities interlaced with its rich Italian heritage. From Franco Moschino to Julie de Libran, Andrea Pompilio, Rodolfo Paglialunga, and Alessandro Sartori, throughout its almost 90-year history, Marangoni has contributed to shaping countless key figures of the fashion and design industries throughout the world as well as spring-boarded the careers of thousands of students that have gone on to work for the world’s most prestigious brands.
Media Contact:
Sofía Agostini – s.agostini@immiami.com
