Istituto Marangoni London Stages An Interactive Runway Show: ‘DECODED IDENTITIES’

At Istituto Marangoni London, the prestigious international school of fashion and design, creativity took center stage as ten BA Fashion Design students showcased their collections at the highly anticipated end-of-year runway show. Titled “Decoded Identities,” this year’s event was an immersive exploration of self and society, deftly navigating the interplay of personal experience and environmental influence.

Set against the striking backdrop of Frameless in London’s Marble Arch, the interactive show harnessed cutting-edge technology to create a digitally immersive experience. Floor-to-ceiling screens and reflective floors provided a dynamic canvas for the students’ work, seamlessly blending digital content with the physical collections.

Under the guidance of BA Fashion Design Programme Lead Stelios Geros, the ten finalists were selected to present six looks each. Geros elaborated on the rigorous selection process and highlighted the journey of Tara Adineh, crowned Designer of the Year, whose collection stood out for its material experimentation and reimagining of traditional techniques.

Tara Adineh: THE ABSURD HERO

Goldfoil Magazine received front row access into the istituto Marangoni's ba graduate runway show, the designer of year Tara Adineh closed the show with her incredibly intricate organza looks

Tara Adineh won designer of the year as part of the BA course at Istituto Marangoni in London. These are photos from the graduate show taking place in Frameless

Theo Moraes Garcia de Campos: AS THE SOLID MEETS THE FLUID

I had the opportunity of speaking with Theo post-show and here is what he had to say about his inspiration and process: The core and soul of the collection is sustainability.
After watching students in uni throw away fabric scraps in perfect condition I decided to start collecting these fabric scraps to use for my collection. I also collected fabric scraps from multiple different manufacturers around London. I combined these fabric scraps with dead stock materials to make my collection as sustainable as possible. I highly believe the future of fashion is sustainable, it just has to be. I believe that designers need to show young designers and students that it is not difficult to apply sustainable practices into designs. I achieved my concept of the juxtaposition from the roughness of rocks and the softness of water by combining oversized silhouettes and rough fabric manipulations with drapes and soft flowy fabrics.

Theo Moraes Garcia de Campos is a graduate designer from Istituto Marangoni in London and he just presented his work as part of the graduate runway show, to which Goldfoil magazine received front row access

Hityshi Dwarkanath: ‘IT’ EM GIRL

The designer shared: My collection was a year long conceptual exploration of my relationship with femininity. I drew inspiration from my experiences with femininity as a woman - ranging from the objectification of the female body, societal standards and signifiers of femininity. Being an Indian woman, my culture largely dictated the lens through which I approached these concepts. Rebellion was at the heart of this collection - distorting the female body as we know it and questioning how far the boundaries can be pushed until femininity stops being feminine. Construction and craftsmanship was crucial in the making of this collection as they are skills I deeply value and enjoy exploring.