For the first time in the history of the Istituto Marangoni, students from the Paris and London campuses showcased their collections at the same time.
Held at the famed Palais de Tokyo in Paris on July 3, 10 selected students each from London and Paris participated in the “Synergetic” show. As a concept for the show and the creative project, the show theme focused on the cultural synergies that emerging talents share from both major fashion capitals. The sharing of the stage was a presentation in resonance, not rivalry.
Most notably, the show reflected the Istituto Marangoni multicampus training path — the only one of its kind in the global fashion education system. With an international network, the pathway helps students expand their creative and professional horizons.
Jinxuan Mao’s collection.
“This fashion show marks a moment of extraordinary synergy between our London and Paris campuses,” said Fabio Rubino, director of Istituto Marangoni London. “Giving our students the opportunity to express their creative vision in a shared, international context is at the very heart of Istituto Marangoni’s educational mission. We are truly proud to see their work showcased side by side in an event that celebrates excellence, innovation and the power of our network collaboration.”
While Paris and London have very distinct fashion styles, they share a common ethos where craftsmanship, excellence, transforming materials into narratives and creativity through the avant-garde are core principles.
The show embodied the cross-Channel interconnectedness that the fashion industry boasts. The talent followed in the footsteps of Vivienne Westwood, Paul Smith, Alexander McQueen, Jonathan Anderson, Grace Wales Bonner, Victoria Beckham, Stella McCartney, Stephen Jones, Simone Rocha and many more.
Sketches for Valeria Rais’ collection.
In line with this ongoing dialogue between the two cities, this menswear season saw the London showrooms in Paris where English designers showcased their collections. These designers included Clothesurgeon, Tolu Coker, Nicholas Daley, Labrum London, Johanna Parv and Karoline Vitto.
This collaborative approach was a major characteristic of this year’s fashion show. The young designers wove narratives that took inspiration from contemporary themes and current events, art, cinema, mythology and the world of fantasy.
The 10 talents from London are Aniket Chandela, Henry Archibald Crawford, Sofia Kovalska, Jinxuan Mao, Charlene Osmond, Thierry Nicolas Rüetschi, Sofia Rukina, Gaye Sahutogullari, Anna Sheremetyeva and Micaela Ismodes Sole. And the 10 from Paris are Lorena Casas, Hwanseok Cho, Alexia Cofino, Hana El-Sharabasy, Maria Vittoria Foradori, Alex Puigdollers Martin, Gaurvi Monga, Monique Mou, Valeria Rais and Maris Thompson.
Gaye Sahutogullari’s collection.
Fabric and leather sponsors of the show that supported the students of Istituto Marangoni London and Paris in bringing their vision to life included Rino Mastrotto’s leathers and Manteco’s fabrics for Paris and Last Yarn’s fabrics for London.
In the continued spirit of collaboration, an exclusive fragrance was created for the show by Symrise Fine Fragrance perfumers, a partner of the Istituto Marangoni Paris for the Bachelor and Master of Fragrances and Cosmetics Management and Fragrances and Cosmetics Brand Management and Licensing. Eight different perfumers of genders, cultures and olfactory traditions came together to compose the scent. Another duality at play is the two roses from the English and the French as the top note.
“This year, the 2025 fashion show took on a whole new meaning,” said Valérie Berdah-Levy, director of Istituto Marangoni Paris. “For the very first time, our Paris and London campuses came together in the world’s fashion capital. More than ever, this connection makes perfect sense, with London Fashion Week’s June edition crossing the Channel to settle in Paris, a fresh wave of British creativity is sweeping through the city. It’s the perfect opportunity for our talents from both cities to merge their visions, styles and energy. Innovation, boldness and collaboration are more than just values here, they come to life on this stage, in true Istituto Marangoni spirit.”
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