Bachelors Masters - Istituto Marangoni Miami

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OFFERINGS

The Summer Studios at Istituto Marangoni Miami cover a wide range of creative disciplines, ensuring there’s a program to match your interests and career aspirations. Each program offers a specialized curriculum that balances theory with hands-on learning, allowing you to explore the intricacies of your chosen field in just three weeks.

Home Staging for Realtors

In this program, you will learn how to style and stage interiors to enhance their market appeal. Topics include spatial planning, furniture arrangement, and color theory, with a focus on creating visually stunning, sell-ready spaces. You will also explore the psychology of design and its impact on buyers. This program is designed for real estate agents, interior designers, and professionals seeking to master property presentation. It will be led by Thelma Lazo Flores, our esteemed Dean of Interior Design.

Evening Wear Design

In this program, you will explore the process of creating luxury evening wear. From sketching and fabric selection to draping and intricate embellishment techniques, this studio focuses on high-quality garment construction with precision and elegance. This program is perfect for aspiring fashion designers, those interested in haute couture, and professionals looking to refine their craft in the luxury fashion industry. It will be led by Mario Braghieri, our accomplished Dean of Fashion.

Content Creation for Social Media

In this program, you will learn how to create impactful, authentic content for digital platforms. The studio covers storytelling, campaign development, leveraging social media tools, and collaborating with creators to amplify a brand’s presence. This program is tailored for aspiring marketers, influencers, and content creators who want to connect with audiences and build a digital presence. It will be led by Nathalie Tessier, our Fashion Business Program Leader.

Accessory Design

In this program, you will focus on conceptualizing and illustrating fashion accessories. You’ll learn about balance, proportion, and functionality while mastering sketching and rendering techniques to present cohesive accessory collections. This program is suited for aspiring designers, fashion enthusiasts, and individuals looking to explore the creative aspects of accessory design. It will be led by Amy Berkowitz, our accomplished Program Leader.

Personal Styling

The Personal Fashion Styling Summer Studio offers an immersive introduction to the practice of styling for individual clients. Over three intensive weeks, students explore body types, proportions, and style identities, apply color theory, and learn closet auditing and personal shopping strategies. Through hands-on workshops and digital tools, they design capsule wardrobes tailored to different lifestyles and conclude with a complete client styling project presented in a professional format.

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Why Join The Program?

Fast-Track Skill Development

In just three weeks, students gain hands-on experience and industry knowledge that typically takes months to acquire. The intensive format ensures focused learning, allowing participants to master specialized techniques in a short period while working on real-world projects.

Learn from Industry Experts

All Summer Studio sessions are taught by leading faculty members from Istituto Marangoni Miami’s degree programs. These seasoned professionals and industry leaders provide expert guidance, offering both academic theory and practical insights to prepare students for professional opportunities.

Miami: The Ultimate Creative Hub

Studying at Istituto Marangoni Miami places students in the heart of the Miami Design District, a global hotspot for fashion, interior design, and digital innovation. Surrounded by luxury brands, creative agencies, and cultural events, participants gain exposure to a thriving creative industry that enhances their learning experience.

Build a Strong Portfolio & Career Opportunities

Students complete the program with a project or portfolio-ready work, providing a tangible demonstration of their skills. Additionally, the program offers opportunities for networking, collaborations, and industry exposure, helping participants establish connections that can lead to future career opportunities.

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Mario
Braghieri

Dean of Fashion

Mario
Braghieri

Dean of Fashion

Mario Braghieri has been involved in fashion production for over thirty years. He attended Istituto Marangoni to leave his mark in the fashion market as a pattern maker. Upon graduating, he developed samples and worked in fashion production for the Nadini Group, an Italian designer label manufacturer based in Modena-Italy, which included designer houses such as Gianfranco Ferrè and Fendi. He has worked for renowned fashion names such as Emporio Armani, Maska, Cerruti, Mariella Burani, and Karl Lagerfeld. For the past 27 years, Mario has been a significant player in guiding Istituto Marangoni through its international growth.

Amy
Berkowitz

Fashion Program Leader Events & Competitions

Amy
Berkowitz

Fashion Program Leader Events & Competitions

Amy Berkowitz obtained her BFA from the California Institute of the Arts in 1978 and subsequently ventured into the Film & Television Industry, contributing to the special effects for the inaugural Star Wars movie. She established Artgear, a renowned fashion label favored by global celebrities. In 1994, she achieved a Master of Art in Teaching and imparted her art and design knowledge for over 25 years. Amy's proficiency encompasses drawing, painting, textile design, and fashion. She presently serves as a faculty member at Marangoni Istituto Miami.

Nathalie
Tessier

Fashion Business Program Leader

Nathalie
Tessier

Fashion Business Program Leader

Nathalie Tessier studied fashion design in Paris, but she soon discovered that her passion and innate talent lay in the business aspects of the fashion industry. After graduating, she joined the internationally renowned brand Celio as a director, responsible for designing and managing international market collections, purchasing, product distribution, implementation of new store concept prototype designs, and marketing campaigns. Nathalie’s Paris-based experience, in which she led the marketing and production efforts with brands like Celio Sport, Dooble, and Sud Express, allowed her to give insight to her students about the intricacies of the fashion business world.

Dr. Thelma
Lazo Flores

Dean of Interior Design

Dr. Thelma
Lazo Flores

Dean of Interior Design

Dr. Lazo-Flores has been in the creative industry and higher education for over thirty years. She has been a design educator in both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels of interior architecture, landscape architecture, furniture design, product and interface design, industrial design, and studio art programs in the US, Singapore, Japan, and the Philippines. She has professionally practiced for over ten years, covering luxury residential design, commercial offices, hospitality spaces, trade shows, and military buildings in various parts of the world. She received her Ph.D. in Design Science and Planning from Chiba University, Japan, with a scholarship from the Japanese Ministry of Education.

Karla
Guindi

Fashion Styling Program Leader

Karla
Guindi

Fashion Styling Program Leader

Karla, originally from Mexico City, embarked on her fashion journey at a young age. Her upbringing in Milan and Los Angeles, surrounded by the worlds of fashion and entertainment, ignited her passion for styling. After studying Fashion Design at Istituto Degli Abiti in Mexico City, then at Central Saint Martins in London, specializing in Fashion Styling, Fashion Design, and Art Direction, and finally, at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, she discovered her true calling as a celebrity stylist. Over her 25-year career, she has contributed to top magazines like InStyle, GQ, Elle, and Vogue. Karla's impressive clientele includes Thalia, Paulina Rubio, and even the former First Lady of Mexico.

Jorge
Castillo

Fashion Styling Professor

Jorge
Castillo

Fashion Styling Professor

Jorge Andres Castillo is a photographer, curator, and editor originally from Caracas, Venezuela. He has been teaching Fashion Photography at Istituto Marangoni Miami since 2018. Jorge has worked as a photo editor and curator for companies such as Fundacion Empresas Polar Caracas, Doral Contemporary Art Museum (DORCAM), and Arts Connections Foundation in Miami. His experience includes his Master’s degree in Communication Design from the University of Essen, Germany, and 20 years of experience with photography. He is now the owner and director of Jacvisual LLC, where he helps brands create their visual communication.

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miami campus

Located in the Miami Design District in Miami, Florida, our 7-story fashion campus is the epitome of fashion and innovation. Situated amidst the district's eclectic mix of art galleries, luxury fashion houses, and trendy eateries, Istituto Marangoni Miami offers a dynamic learning environment for aspiring fashion professionals. With a prime location in one of Miami's most vibrant neighborhoods, students at Istituto Marangoni Miami immerse themselves in a rich tapestry of culture and creativity, gaining first-hand exposure to the ever-evolving world of fashion. Our modern facility is equipped with cutting-edge classrooms, studios, and collaborative spaces designed to inspire creativity and foster collaboration. While learning through theory-based classes, students also have the opportunity to practice their knowledge in their respective sections: labs, atelier, or in the photoshoot studio. Our school's environment allows students to ignite passion, cultivate talent, and to shape their future in fashion.

Accessory Design	June 15, 2026
Home staging	June 15, 2026
Content Creation	July 6, 2026
Evening Wear	July 6, 2026
Personal Styling	July 6, 2026

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