The Institute Marangoni Milano 2021 show, a significant event in the fashion world, presented a diverse range of designs and creative approaches from the school’s talented students. The menswear students showed innovative designs, storytelling, and its ability to provoke emotion in the audience. Fashion has always been a form of communication, but now more than ever, its language must evolve to resonate with the present The collections showcased a blend of tradition and contemporary trends, with a focus on identity, sustainability, and inclusivity.
With a progressive and international outlook, Institute Marangoni has built a well-earned reputation for shaping the future of design. Ten of their most promising fashion students – carefully selected by a panel of industry professionals – were brought together to present their own visions of this future.
Carlotta Brancaccio
Giovanni Porta
Luca Scarponi
Giuliana Baldi
Giuliana Baldi explores the theme of non-binary identity in “Unification”, where the train tracks, which run parallel without ever meeting, are the reference of the graduate collection. The fluidity of the cut-on-the-bias fabrics contrasts with the white lines created by the straps and the metallic grey touches.
Guiyin Yang
Luca Scarponi
Gian Marco Caggiari
Filippo Cascinelli Staudacher
The collection “Nowhere” by Filippo Cascinelli Staudacher aims to declare that men’s fashion must be reborn now, free from the concepts of toxic and weak masculinity. The young fashion designer wisely combines classic elements of Made in Italy tailoring with more contemporary elements.
The color palette is made up of soft, light and pastel shades. He plays with interesting elements such as giant structured flowers, oversized pockets and drawstrings. The garments are structured, but at the same time they convey a new idea of feminine masculinity and fluidity.
Gian Marco Caggiari
Carlotta Brancaccio
Qiongwen Qiao
Paul Majer
Paul Majer’s “Under Construction” capsule collection is inspired by Brutalist architecture, British heritage and construction elements to communicate the changes that are taking place in the fashion industry. The emerging fashion designer plays with a mix and match of prints and patterns creating a patchwork effect.
Qiongwen Qiao
Antea Galiazzo
Luca Scarponi
Guiyin Yang
Guiyin Yang with his collection “For You, You Can Be Anyone” communicates genderless culture: the union of masculine and feminine, the combination of delicacy and strength, conflict, tolerance and balance between these elements are the main issues addressed.
The emerging fashion designer plays with fabric manipulation and vibrant colours for enriching the smooth bases of the textiles.
