RIYADH: Milan鈥檚 fashion and design-focused Istituto Marangoni will launch in Riyadh in August in collaboration with the Saudi Fashion Commission.
At a recent Ramadan event co-hosted by Istituto Marangoni and the Fashion Commission, key players explained why the move is a game-changer for aspiring creatives in the Kingdom.
Burak Cakmak, CEO of the Fashion Commission, highlighted the significance of having Istituto Marangoni in 海角直播, stating that its presence will allow aspiring designers to receive education without the need for international travel. 鈥淗aving an institution like this on the ground will make it much easier for anyone interested in the fashion sector to study, take short programs, or even combine work with education,鈥 he told Arab News.
The new Higher Training Institute, located in the听King Abdullah Financial District, will offer three-year undergraduate听advanced training diploma programs听across several disciplines, including听fashion business,听fragrances and cosmetics,听fashion design, and听fashion styling.
Stefania Valenti, CEO of Istituto Marangoni, said that students will also have the option to transfer to global campuses to complete their studies, to gain exposure to international fashion hubs. 鈥淲e work with all the major global brands, and we aim to connect Saudi talent with international opportunities,鈥 she said.
In an interview with Arab News, Valenti revealed that the institute plans to expand its programs beyond fashion and fragrance, with courses in product and interior design set to launch in the future. 鈥淲e believe this should be the second wave of creative education in 海角直播,鈥 she said.
To mark the launch, Istituto Marangoni will offer听50 scholarships to Saudi students听enrolling in its听Advanced Training Diploma Programs, open to Saudi nationals holding a high school听certificate or its equivalent.
听
听
