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SHAPING THE FUTURE OF FASHION STYLING

Fashion styling brings together clothing, accessories, image, culture, photography, and creative direction to shape how fashion is seen and experienced. From editorial stories and campaigns to personal image and brand communication, styling plays an important role in defining a visual point of view.

The Fashion Styling Program at Istituto Marangoni Miami introduces students to the creative and practical processes behind professional fashion styling. Across four progressive levels, students explore visual storytelling, fashion photography, trend forecasting, digital media, brand identity, personal styling, and creative direction.

Located in Miami’s Design District, the program places fashion education within an environment shaped by fashion, luxury, art, design, and contemporary culture. Students have opportunities to develop their creative perspective while gaining practical experience with styling concepts, photoshoots, visual communication, and industry-oriented projects.

Whether you are interested in editorial styling, personal styling, brand image, visual merchandising, or fashion photography, the program provides a focused foundation for exploring different directions within the styling industry.

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WHY CHOOSE THE FASHION STYLING PROGRAM AT ISTITUTO MARANGONI MIAMI?

Choosing a fashion styling education means learning how to turn creative ideas into considered visual outcomes. The Fashion Styling Program at Istituto Marangoni Miami combines creative development with practical training in styling, photography, digital communication, visual research, and fashion image-making.

Students can develop knowledge and practical skills across:

  • Fashion styling and outfit coordination
  • Visual storytelling
  • Fashion photography
  • Creative direction
  • Trend forecasting
  • Mood board development
  • Personal styling
  • Editorial styling
  • Brand image and identity
  • Visual merchandising
  • Digital fashion communication
  • Fashion marketing
  • Photoshoot production
  • Image consulting
  • Portfolio development
  • Professional presentation

The program is structured across four levels, with each stage building on the knowledge and creative skills developed previously. Practical assignments allow students to experiment with different styling approaches while learning how to work with creative briefs, visual references, professional teams, and brand requirements.

Students interested in expanding their education can also explore the school’s vocational programs, including the fashion design program, fashion business program, and interior design program.

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The Fashion Styling Program combines classroom instruction with studio-based learning and practical creative projects. Students explore the principles of styling while learning how to research, develop, communicate, and execute visual concepts.

Learning activities include lectures, workshops, case studies, styling projects, presentations, research, photoshoots, and collaborative assignments. Students work with creative briefs and explore how garments, accessories, photography, composition, setting, and visual references contribute to a complete fashion image.

Throughout the program, students examine the relationship between fashion trends, culture, designers, luxury collections, contemporary media, and consumer behavior. This context helps students understand why styling choices matter and how visual language can communicate the identity of a brand, publication, client, or creative project.

Students also develop practical experience with digital tools used for visual communication and creative presentation. They can create mood boards, styling proposals, visual research, digital presentations, and other materials that help communicate a styling concept.

The learning experience encourages students to develop an individual creative perspective while also learning how to respond to professional requirements, collaborate with creative teams, and communicate ideas clearly.

Learning Outcomes

By completing the Fashion Styling Program, students develop an understanding of the creative, technical, and organizational processes involved in professional fashion styling.

Students can develop skills in:

  • Fashion styling and look coordination
  • Garment and accessory selection
  • Trend research and forecasting
  • Visual research
  • Mood board development
  • Fashion photography
  • Photoshoot planning and production
  • Creative direction
  • Editorial styling
  • Personal styling
  • Brand image development
  • Visual merchandising
  • Digital media and fashion communication
  • Consumer and fashion trend analysis
  • Styling presentation
  • Professional collaboration
  • Portfolio development

Students learn to translate research and creative references into coherent styling concepts. Through practical projects, they can explore how a styling idea changes according to the client, brand identity, audience, medium, or creative brief.

The program also helps students develop visual communication skills. Mood boards, styling proposals, presentations, photographs, and portfolio work give students different ways to communicate their creative decisions and demonstrate their approach to fashion image-making.

Industry Engagement

Professional styling requires an understanding of how creative concepts work within real industry environments. Industry engagement gives students opportunities to connect their classroom learning with fashion professionals, brands, publications, creative teams, and contemporary fashion projects.

Students can encounter industry perspectives through:

  • Editorial photoshoots
  • Fashion photography projects
  • Brand collaborations
  • Runway styling
  • Visual merchandising projects
  • Professional workshops
  • Guest speakers
  • Networking events
  • Industry presentations
  • Career development activities

The school highlights more than 80 relationships with luxury houses and businesses in the Miami Design District and beyond. These connections can give students additional exposure to the professional environment surrounding the campus.

Students may explore how styling works across editorial, commercial, retail, personal, and luxury contexts. Working with professional briefs can also help them understand the balance between their own creative vision and the established visual identity of a brand or publication.

Miami’s Design District provides an especially relevant setting for this type of education, bringing together fashion, luxury, art, architecture, retail, hospitality, and other creative industries.

Facilities and Resources

Istituto Marangoni Miami’s seven-story campus in the Miami Design District provides dedicated facilities for fashion and design education.

Students in the Fashion Styling Program have access to theory classrooms, a professional photoshoot studio, an atelier, computer laboratories, and physical and virtual library resources. These facilities support both the creative and technical aspects of styling education.

The professional photography studio gives students a space to explore fashion image-making and photoshoot production. In the atelier, students can experiment with styling methods, garment-related projects, and creative approaches to fashion presentation.

Computer laboratories provide access to industry-standard software, including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Students can use these tools to create mood boards, presentations, visual research, portfolio materials, and digital fashion content.

The physical and virtual library provides access to fashion magazines, research materials, and industry references that can support trend research, academic projects, visual development, and creative inspiration.

Students can schedule a visit to explore the learning environment or arrange a virtual informational session.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

VISUAL STORYTELLING

Explore how styling can communicate an idea, mood, identity, or narrative through clothing and image. Students work with visual references, creative direction, and image consulting to develop fashion stories for different audiences and contexts.

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Fashion Photography

Learn the foundations of planning and producing fashion photoshoots. Students explore mood boards, styling, creative direction, production, collaboration with photographers and creative teams, and image editing while developing professional fashion visuals.

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Proficiency in Digital Media

Develop the skills needed to communicate fashion across websites, blogs, social media, and other digital platforms. Students explore how styling concepts can be adapted for different formats and how digital tools contribute to contemporary fashion communication.

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Brand Identity and Marketing Strategies

Examine the relationship between fashion styling, brand identity, and marketing. Students analyze established brands and explore how styling, imagery, campaigns, and creative direction contribute to a consistent visual identity.

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Real-World Application

Apply styling knowledge through practical assignments, photoshoots, collaborative projects, and industry-oriented activities. Students learn to work from creative briefs, collaborate with other professionals, and develop styling concepts for real-world contexts.

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PROGRAM SPECIFICS

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CREDENTIAL

Certificate of Completion

START TERM

Spring, Summer, Fall

DURATION

52 weeks (792 clock hours)

MODALITY

On Campus

CREDITS

Non-Credit Program

COURSE LOAD

Full Time

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Internships

As a student at Istituto Marangoni Miami, you have access to a wide range of internships that are tailored to your field of study. Whatever your area of interest—interior design, styling, fashion business, or fashion design—our internships provide hands-on learning experiences that complement your coursework and set you up for career success.

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Industry Networking Sessions

At Istituto Marangoni Miami, building a professional network is essential to your success. Through our ‘In Conversation With’ series, we invite well-known personalities from the fashion and design sectors to share their expertise and provide invaluable guidance on attaining success. Additionally, our industry-expert instructors, events, volunteer opportunities, and brand partnerships make our networking sessions possible, allowing students to expand their professional networks and make meaningful connections within the business.

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Fashion Contests

At Istituto Marangoni Miami, we consider healthy competition and practical experience to be essential learning catalysts. Because of this, we provide our students with the thrilling chance to compete in fashion and design competitions. Students can create business suggestions, creative directions, or designs for partnering brands. These contests give students real-world industry difficulties to solve. Students who participate improve their professional portfolios, hone their talents and obtain insightful knowledge of the industry’s workings.

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The Miami Fashion Movement

Known as the Miami Fashion Movement, students from Istituto Marangoni Miami steal the show during major fashion weeks throughout the Americas. Within the program, students can curate and present their own collections on runways across the globe, including Palm Springs, New York, Miami Swim Week, Panama, Costa Rica, Argentina, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic. Fashion Styling students can work as fashion coordinators and style advisors beyond the runway for the designs the students created to be runway ready. This all-encompassing experience teaches students about the intricacies of the fashion industry and concludes with the exhilarating moment of witnessing their creations on the runway.

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TUITION AND FEES One-Year Vocational Program in Fashion Styling

Cost and Fees Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 One-Year Program
Tuition Cost $12,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $42,000
Non-Refundable Application Fee* $100 
Semester Campus Fees  $250 $250 $250 $250 $1,000
Semester Digital Resource Fees* $500 $500 $500 $500 $2,000
Semester Books and Supplies* $200 $200 $200 $200 $800
Graduation Fee N/A N/A N/A $400 $400
Total Cost of Attendance $13,050 $11,050 $11,050 $11,450 $46,300
Cost and Fees Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 One-Year Program
Tuition Cost $12,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $42,000
Non-Refundable Application Fee* $100 
Semester Campus Fees  $250 $250 $250 $250 $1,000
Semester Digital Resource Fees* $500 $500 $500 $500 $2,000
Semester Books and Supplies* $200 $200 $200 $200 $800
Graduation Fee N/A N/A N/A $400 $400
Total Cost of Attendance $13,050 $11,050 $11,050 $11,450 $46,300

At Istituto Marangoni Miami, we understand that each student’s financial situation is unique. That’s why we offer various payment options tailored to the specific program you are applying to. For detailed information about the payment opportunities available for our programs, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with one of our representatives. They will be delighted to assist you in finding the best program for you and answer any questions.

* Application fee must be paid only once.

* The digital resources fees include all required software. Owning a personal computer is optional for on-campus students, as IMM features multiple labs with Apple iMacs and PCs.

* The school provides most resources, yet books and supplies are variable each semester.

* For a comprehensive overview of our tuition, fees, and refund policy, kindly access and download our catalog for detailed information.
*For finance-related inquiries, please contact the Finance Department at finance@immiami.edu.

ADDITIONAL LIVING EXPENSES

STUDENT HOUSING
LIVING EXPENSES  COST PER LEVEL – ON CAMPUS COST PER LEVEL – ONLINE
HOUSING PER SEMESTER $8,000 $8,000
FOOD PER SEMESTER $1,600 $1,600
TRANSPORTATION PER SEMESTER  $2,000 $1,431
TOTAL COST OF LIVING EXPENSES PER SEMESTER $11,600 $11,031
LIVING EXPENSES  COST PER LEVEL – ON CAMPUS COST PER LEVEL – ONLINE
HOUSING PER SEMESTER $8,000 $8,000
FOOD PER SEMESTER $1,600 $1,600
TRANSPORTATION PER SEMESTER  $2,000 $1,431
TOTAL COST OF LIVING EXPENSES PER SEMESTER $11,600 $11,031

* Please note that the above figures are averages and should be used for informational purposes only. Actual costs may vary depending on individual circumstances, lifestyle choices, and other factors. These estimates are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

* Your educational expenses can be classified into two main categories: direct costs and indirect costs. Direct costs include payments made directly to Istituto Marangoni Miami, including tuition and fees. Additionally, any expenses not directly paid to the university fall under the category of indirect costs, such as housing, transportation, and miscellaneous expenditures.

CURRICULUM

Our One Year Vocational Program in Fashion Styling program is perfect for those with a keen eye for fashion and an interest in curating stunning visual narratives. Students will learn the art of creating compelling fashion stories through creative direction, image consulting, editorial photo shoots, apparel styling, dressing guidance, personal fashion advising, wardrobe selection,style consultancy, and trend forecasting. This program emphasizes the practical skills needed to excel in the dynamic field of fashion styling, from mastering styling fundamentals to acquiring skills in creative direction for luxury fashion brands and managing online media channels. The classes in this program are considered as fashion stylist training courses that allow them to be ready for the industry necessities. The One Year Vocational Program creates a hands-on learning adventure that helps you grow your skills step by step. You’ll move through four levels, each lasting 11 weeks, mastering new abilities along the way. Styling in fashion is a new yet ever-evolving program that allows students to enhance their creativity in the field and gain criteria to create professional visual narratives for the luxury fashion industry.

The Fashion Styling courses in this program allow students to learn from the fundamentals and the traditional fashion styling techniques to more advanced digital skills necessary for their success in the industry. Below is a breakdown of the styling classes that are included in the program.

level 1
INTRODUCTION TO FASHION STYLING
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FASHION STYLING I

Categorize visuals, texts, and references related to the diverse roles of a professional fashion stylist. Understand the organization and preparation of a photoshoot.

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DIGITAL DESIGN - PHOTOSHOP

Introduction to Photoshop to create a portfolio.

DIGITAL DESIGN - PHOTOSHOP
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FS103
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY

Outline the processes involved in the organization of a photo shooting.

FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY
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VP103
TREND FORECASTING

Understand how to forecast trends and apply it to fashion concept.

TREND FORECASTING
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FS106
VISUAL RESEARCH

Develop visual research techniques to collate, generate and communicate new ideas and information in a reflective and professional manner.

VISUAL RESEARCH
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HISTORY OF DRESS

Analyze the relationship between art, fashion and style within their cultural context.

HISTORY OF DRESS
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IMAGE DEVELOPMENT
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FS202
FASHION STYLING II

Integrate all personal research and information to create a blog.

FASHION STYLING II
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FS403
PERSONAL CLIENT STYLING

Understand how to create the most suitable image by choosing clothes and accessories that fit clients’ body types and individual needs. Learn the ins and outs of building a personal styling clientele regarding full closet revamps, seasonal shopping, and outfitting.

PERSONAL CLIENT STYLING
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FS203
LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY

Communicate a proposal for a commercial media campaign based on an upcoming megatrend an advertising campaign.

LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY
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FS204
SOCIAL MEDIA

Students will learn how to create compelling social media content, including images, videos, and written copy, that effectively communicates a brand’s message and engages audiences.

SOCIAL MEDIA
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FASHION WRITING

Gain journalism and criticism skills to write for fashion.

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VISUAL MERCHANDISING

Understand the basics of the visual merchandising and display propose a commercial visual merchandising window, based on a mega-trend.

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FASHION BRANDING
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GRAPHIC DESIGN | INDESIGN

Professionally present final outcomes using Photoshop and InDesign to create a magazine.

GRAPHIC DESIGN | INDESIGN
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VP301
FASHION BRANDING

Understand the strategic brand management process. This starts with conducting brand audits to identify strengths and weaknesses of brands, developing brand strategies.

FASHION BRANDING
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FS303
FASHION COMMUNICATION

Students will gain practical skills in analyzing and evaluating communication strategies.

FASHION COMMUNICATION
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FS304
PHOTOGRAPHY | EDITING & RETOUCHING

Realize, organize and edit photo shooting.

PHOTOGRAPHY | EDITING & RETOUCHING
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FS305
FASHION STYLING III

Evidence a diverse range of research from multiple sources, to inspire ideas for shoots. Plan, organize, and realize professional photo shootings.

FASHION STYLING III
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FS302
FASHION BRANDING | MAGAZINE LAYOUT

The Fashion Styling Magazine Layout course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to create visually compelling and cohesive layouts for fashion magazines. Through a combination of theoretical instruction, hands-on projects, and industry insights, students will learn the art of fashion styling and its application in magazine design. This course will cover key design principles, visual storytelling techniques, and industry-standard software to develop magazine layouts that captivate readers and effectively showcase fashion content.

FASHION BRANDING | MAGAZINE LAYOUT
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FASHION EDITORIAL
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FASHION STYLING IV

Present a professional body of work evidencing extensive research and innovative outcomes.

FASHION STYLING IV
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FS402
VIDEO + FASHION FILM

Learn how to organize, produce and edit an editorial video content.

VIDEO + FASHION FILM
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DIGITAL PORTFOLIO

Create a digital portfolio of the work realized during the four levels. To be ready to present it to the professionals of the industry.

DIGITAL PORTFOLIO
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FS404
E-COMMERCE VISUAL MERCHANDISING

Understand the strategic display of products on a website to attracts customers and make them engage.

E-COMMERCE VISUAL MERCHANDISING
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FS405
FASHION SHOW PRODUCTION

Define and understand all aspects within industry level fashion show production. Gain experience making decisions relative to various elements of fashion show planning.

FASHION SHOW PRODUCTION
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EDITORIAL CREATIVE DIRECTION

Understand how to develop a creative vision for a publication. Experience the management and organization of a production.

EDITORIAL CREATIVE DIRECTION
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Karla was born in Mexico City, where she lived until she was ten. Later, she moved to Milan, Italy, with her mother, an opera singer at the time. In Milan, particularly while gazing at the shop windows along Via Monte Napoleone, her love for fashion began to blossom. Later, her mother transitioned into acting, and they relocated to Los Angeles, where Karla discovered the allure of Hollywood. Drawing from these formative experiences, Karla merged her passion for fashion and celebrity culture, becoming a highly skilled celebrity stylist. Karla's educational journey in fashion began at Istituto Degli Abiti in Mexico City, followed by advanced studies at Central Saint Martins in London, where she specialized in Fashion Styling, Fashion Design, and Art Direction. She also attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Concurrently, Karla began experimenting with styling by revamping the wardrobes of her musician friends, a practice that soon solidified her career path. Over the next 25 years, Karla established herself as one of the most successful celebrity stylists in Mexico and beyond. She has styled renowned figures such as Thalia, Paulina Rubio, and even the former First Lady of Mexico. Now residing in Miami with her husband and two daughters, Karla shares her expertise as a professor of Fashion Styling at Istituto Marangoni Miami. Teaching Areas: Business of Styling and Fashion Styling 4
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Karla Guindi
Fashion Styling Program Leader
Sarah Watson-Baik, a dynamic creative and educator from California, holds Fine Art and Commercial Photography degrees. She's an art, design, fashion, Korean culture, wellness, and sustainability expert. With a background in journalism, she covered the Britpop era and Japanese Harajuku fashion. She continued her education in London at Central St. Martins College and Goldsmiths College. With over a decade in Seoul, South Korea, she's a respected teacher, fashion stylist, professor, and social media influencer. Now based in Miami, she's a Professor of Fashion Styling at Istituto Marangoni Miami, passionately advocating for Korean and Southeast Asian fashion and culture. Teaching Areas: Fashion Campaign & Photography, Fashion Styling 2 and 3
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Sarah Watson-Baik
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 Fundación 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. Teaching Areas: Photography- Editing and Retouching and Lifestyle Photography
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Jorge Castillo
Fashion Styling Professor
Sofía Agostini is an independent fashion journalist and an adjunct faculty professor at the Istituto Marangoni of Miami. She teaches Research Methods at the Master's level and Fashion Criticism & Digital Writing in the Introduction to Styling progressive course. She was part of the first cohort of Master's students to graduate from the school and is an active member of the Marangoni Miami community. Her dissertation, Where Have All the Tailors Gone?, was published in the fall 2021 issue of Fashion Studies Journal. Particularly interested in the history and growth of Latin American Fashion, Agostini has contributed several entries to the encyclopedia 'Raíces de la Moda' of Vogue México and written profiles on upcoming regional designers. She also collaborates for publications like Vanity Fair Spain and DNA Magazine. Teaching Areas: Fashion Writing and Research Methods 
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Sofia Agostini
Fashion Business Professor
Bradley teaches students how brands diversify their systems, increase accessibility, and define new audiences. He is an enthusiastic strategist for content interpretation, process integration, and solution implementation, focused on conversions with demand-generated growth. He is a full-stack web developer passionate about inclusive design and scalable web development that meets industry best practices and provides rich, engaging experiences for our students. Teaching Areas: Digital and Graphic and Web Design, Digital Marketing and E-Commerce
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Bradley Cummins
Fashion Business Professor
Cece Feinberg brings over 21 years of experience, from running her full-service boutique PR agency to the Marangoni Miami classroom. With a Bachelor of Science in Business from Cornell University, she specializes in national consumer media placement, brand building, and event management for clients in the fashion, art, and consumer goods industries. As the founder of Cece Feinberg PR, she excels in brand and product positioning, global media strategies, fashion show and event media management, editorial trafficking, new product launches, and re-launches of established brands. Her diverse clientele includes fashion brands (swimwear, lingerie, denim, etc.), accessories (shoes, bags, watches, jewelry), toy brands, trade shows, artists, galleries, museums, and retailers. Teaching Areas: Communication Strategies, Fashion Communication, Social Media Management, and History of Dress and Costume
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Cece Feinberg
Fashion Styling Professor
Michelle Rofe was born in Mexico but moved to Israel at a very early age. She was Israel national champion in gymnastics and participated and won several international competitions. Being a gymnast allowed her to travel the world and learn about different cultures. She always loved fashion and started her formal fashion education in San Antonio-Texas, graduating cum laude from the fashion management and design program. After her graduation, she worked in the fashion industry for over 20 years first for a catalog business and later for a fashion ready to wear company. In the last 12 years, she has been working as a professor teaching undergraduate and graduate students in the fashion and graphic design programs. Michelle Rofe has her master’s degree in graphic design from MIU. She believes that these two art disciplines complement each other in many ways. She also works as a co-producer and editor for a media production company. The concept of beauty and aesthetics are themes that she is passionate about and loves to share her ideas and experience and knowledge with others. “Fashion is about dressing according to what’s fashionable. Style is more about being yourself.” Oscar de la Renta
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Michelle Rofe
Fashion Design and Master's Professor
Rafael Núñez is a Director of Photography and Photographer with over thirty years of experience in image-making across fashion, editorial, documentary, and commercial contexts. He began his career in Venezuela and has worked internationally throughout Latin America and the United States, collaborating with major media and cultural platforms including HBO, Telemundo, Discovery Channel, Nickelodeon, ESPN, and PBS. His practice is grounded in visual storytelling, lighting, and composition, with a strong focus on fashion photography as a space where artistic vision and professional rigor converge. Rafael’s work moves between studio and location-based production, exploring the relationship between image, body, and identity through a contemporary visual language. In parallel with his professional practice, Rafael has developed a sustained career in education. He has taught photography and visual production at institutions such as Istituto Marangoni Miami, Focus Studio Photography Academy, and the Miami Institute of Photography. At Istituto Marangoni Miami, he brings an industry-informed and art-driven approach to fashion photography, guiding students in developing both conceptual clarity and technical excellence. Teaching Areas: Fashion Photography, Studio Lighting, Visual Storytelling, Editorial Image Production.
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Fashion Photography Professor
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Karla was born in Mexico City, where she lived until she was ten. Later, she moved to Milan, Italy, with her mother, an opera singer at the time. In Milan, particularly while gazing at the shop windows along Via Monte Napoleone, her love for fashion began to blossom. Later, her mother transitioned into acting, and they relocated to Los Angeles, where Karla discovered the allure of Hollywood. Drawing from these formative experiences, Karla merged her passion for fashion and celebrity culture, becoming a highly skilled celebrity stylist. Karla's educational journey in fashion began at Istituto Degli Abiti in Mexico City, followed by advanced studies at Central Saint Martins in London, where she specialized in Fashion Styling, Fashion Design, and Art Direction. She also attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Concurrently, Karla began experimenting with styling by revamping the wardrobes of her musician friends, a practice that soon solidified her career path. Over the next 25 years, Karla established herself as one of the most successful celebrity stylists in Mexico and beyond. She has styled renowned figures such as Thalia, Paulina Rubio, and even the former First Lady of Mexico. Now residing in Miami with her husband and two daughters, Karla shares her expertise as a professor of Fashion Styling at Istituto Marangoni Miami. Teaching Areas: Business of Styling and Fashion Styling 4
read more
couture collections
Karla Guindi
Fashion Styling Program Leader
Sarah Watson-Baik, a dynamic creative and educator from California, holds Fine Art and Commercial Photography degrees. She's an art, design, fashion, Korean culture, wellness, and sustainability expert. With a background in journalism, she covered the Britpop era and Japanese Harajuku fashion. She continued her education in London at Central St. Martins College and Goldsmiths College. With over a decade in Seoul, South Korea, she's a respected teacher, fashion stylist, professor, and social media influencer. Now based in Miami, she's a Professor of Fashion Styling at Istituto Marangoni Miami, passionately advocating for Korean and Southeast Asian fashion and culture. Teaching Areas: Fashion Campaign & Photography, Fashion Styling 2 and 3
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Sarah Watson-Baik
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 Fundación 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. Teaching Areas: Photography- Editing and Retouching and Lifestyle Photography
read more
celebrity styling techniques
Jorge Castillo
Fashion Styling Professor
Sofía Agostini is an independent fashion journalist and an adjunct faculty professor at the Istituto Marangoni of Miami. She teaches Research Methods at the Master's level and Fashion Criticism & Digital Writing in the Introduction to Styling progressive course. She was part of the first cohort of Master's students to graduate from the school and is an active member of the Marangoni Miami community. Her dissertation, Where Have All the Tailors Gone?, was published in the fall 2021 issue of Fashion Studies Journal. Particularly interested in the history and growth of Latin American Fashion, Agostini has contributed several entries to the encyclopedia 'Raíces de la Moda' of Vogue México and written profiles on upcoming regional designers. She also collaborates for publications like Vanity Fair Spain and DNA Magazine. Teaching Areas: Fashion Writing and Research Methods 
read more
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Sofia Agostini
Fashion Business Professor
Bradley teaches students how brands diversify their systems, increase accessibility, and define new audiences. He is an enthusiastic strategist for content interpretation, process integration, and solution implementation, focused on conversions with demand-generated growth. He is a full-stack web developer passionate about inclusive design and scalable web development that meets industry best practices and provides rich, engaging experiences for our students. Teaching Areas: Digital and Graphic and Web Design, Digital Marketing and E-Commerce
read more
Cummins!_5
Bradley Cummins
Fashion Business Professor
Cece Feinberg brings over 21 years of experience, from running her full-service boutique PR agency to the Marangoni Miami classroom. With a Bachelor of Science in Business from Cornell University, she specializes in national consumer media placement, brand building, and event management for clients in the fashion, art, and consumer goods industries. As the founder of Cece Feinberg PR, she excels in brand and product positioning, global media strategies, fashion show and event media management, editorial trafficking, new product launches, and re-launches of established brands. Her diverse clientele includes fashion brands (swimwear, lingerie, denim, etc.), accessories (shoes, bags, watches, jewelry), toy brands, trade shows, artists, galleries, museums, and retailers. Teaching Areas: Communication Strategies, Fashion Communication, Social Media Management, and History of Dress and Costume
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Cece Feinberg
Cece Feinberg
Fashion Styling Professor
Michelle Rofe was born in Mexico but moved to Israel at a very early age. She was Israel national champion in gymnastics and participated and won several international competitions. Being a gymnast allowed her to travel the world and learn about different cultures. She always loved fashion and started her formal fashion education in San Antonio-Texas, graduating cum laude from the fashion management and design program. After her graduation, she worked in the fashion industry for over 20 years first for a catalog business and later for a fashion ready to wear company. In the last 12 years, she has been working as a professor teaching undergraduate and graduate students in the fashion and graphic design programs. Michelle Rofe has her master’s degree in graphic design from MIU. She believes that these two art disciplines complement each other in many ways. She also works as a co-producer and editor for a media production company. The concept of beauty and aesthetics are themes that she is passionate about and loves to share her ideas and experience and knowledge with others. “Fashion is about dressing according to what’s fashionable. Style is more about being yourself.” Oscar de la Renta
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Michelle Rofe
Fashion Design and Master's Professor
Rafael Núñez is a Director of Photography and Photographer with over thirty years of experience in image-making across fashion, editorial, documentary, and commercial contexts. He began his career in Venezuela and has worked internationally throughout Latin America and the United States, collaborating with major media and cultural platforms including HBO, Telemundo, Discovery Channel, Nickelodeon, ESPN, and PBS. His practice is grounded in visual storytelling, lighting, and composition, with a strong focus on fashion photography as a space where artistic vision and professional rigor converge. Rafael’s work moves between studio and location-based production, exploring the relationship between image, body, and identity through a contemporary visual language. In parallel with his professional practice, Rafael has developed a sustained career in education. He has taught photography and visual production at institutions such as Istituto Marangoni Miami, Focus Studio Photography Academy, and the Miami Institute of Photography. At Istituto Marangoni Miami, he brings an industry-informed and art-driven approach to fashion photography, guiding students in developing both conceptual clarity and technical excellence. Teaching Areas: Fashion Photography, Studio Lighting, Visual Storytelling, Editorial Image Production.
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Rafael Núñez
Fashion Photography Professor
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Karla was born in Mexico City, where she lived until she was ten. Later, she moved to Milan, Italy, with her mother, an opera singer at the time. In Milan, particularly while gazing at the shop windows along Via Monte Napoleone, her love for fashion began to blossom. Later, her mother transitioned into acting, and they relocated to Los Angeles, where Karla discovered the allure of Hollywood. Drawing from these formative experiences, Karla merged her passion for fashion and celebrity culture, becoming a highly skilled celebrity stylist. Karla's educational journey in fashion began at Istituto Degli Abiti in Mexico City, followed by advanced studies at Central Saint Martins in London, where she specialized in Fashion Styling, Fashion Design, and Art Direction. She also attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Concurrently, Karla began experimenting with styling by revamping the wardrobes of her musician friends, a practice that soon solidified her career path. Over the next 25 years, Karla established herself as one of the most successful celebrity stylists in Mexico and beyond. She has styled renowned figures such as Thalia, Paulina Rubio, and even the former First Lady of Mexico. Now residing in Miami with her husband and two daughters, Karla shares her expertise as a professor of Fashion Styling at Istituto Marangoni Miami. Teaching Areas: Business of Styling and Fashion Styling 4
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Karla Guindi
Fashion Styling Program Leader
Sarah Watson-Baik, a dynamic creative and educator from California, holds Fine Art and Commercial Photography degrees. She's an art, design, fashion, Korean culture, wellness, and sustainability expert. With a background in journalism, she covered the Britpop era and Japanese Harajuku fashion. She continued her education in London at Central St. Martins College and Goldsmiths College. With over a decade in Seoul, South Korea, she's a respected teacher, fashion stylist, professor, and social media influencer. Now based in Miami, she's a Professor of Fashion Styling at Istituto Marangoni Miami, passionately advocating for Korean and Southeast Asian fashion and culture. Teaching Areas: Fashion Campaign & Photography, Fashion Styling 2 and 3
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Sarah Watson-Baik
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 Fundación 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. Teaching Areas: Photography- Editing and Retouching and Lifestyle Photography
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Jorge Castillo
Fashion Styling Professor
Sofía Agostini is an independent fashion journalist and an adjunct faculty professor at the Istituto Marangoni of Miami. She teaches Research Methods at the Master's level and Fashion Criticism & Digital Writing in the Introduction to Styling progressive course. She was part of the first cohort of Master's students to graduate from the school and is an active member of the Marangoni Miami community. Her dissertation, Where Have All the Tailors Gone?, was published in the fall 2021 issue of Fashion Studies Journal. Particularly interested in the history and growth of Latin American Fashion, Agostini has contributed several entries to the encyclopedia 'Raíces de la Moda' of Vogue México and written profiles on upcoming regional designers. She also collaborates for publications like Vanity Fair Spain and DNA Magazine. Teaching Areas: Fashion Writing and Research Methods 
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Sofia Agostini
Fashion Business Professor
Bradley teaches students how brands diversify their systems, increase accessibility, and define new audiences. He is an enthusiastic strategist for content interpretation, process integration, and solution implementation, focused on conversions with demand-generated growth. He is a full-stack web developer passionate about inclusive design and scalable web development that meets industry best practices and provides rich, engaging experiences for our students. Teaching Areas: Digital and Graphic and Web Design, Digital Marketing and E-Commerce
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Bradley Cummins
Fashion Business Professor
Cece Feinberg brings over 21 years of experience, from running her full-service boutique PR agency to the Marangoni Miami classroom. With a Bachelor of Science in Business from Cornell University, she specializes in national consumer media placement, brand building, and event management for clients in the fashion, art, and consumer goods industries. As the founder of Cece Feinberg PR, she excels in brand and product positioning, global media strategies, fashion show and event media management, editorial trafficking, new product launches, and re-launches of established brands. Her diverse clientele includes fashion brands (swimwear, lingerie, denim, etc.), accessories (shoes, bags, watches, jewelry), toy brands, trade shows, artists, galleries, museums, and retailers. Teaching Areas: Communication Strategies, Fashion Communication, Social Media Management, and History of Dress and Costume
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Cece Feinberg
Cece Feinberg
Fashion Styling Professor
Michelle Rofe was born in Mexico but moved to Israel at a very early age. She was Israel national champion in gymnastics and participated and won several international competitions. Being a gymnast allowed her to travel the world and learn about different cultures. She always loved fashion and started her formal fashion education in San Antonio-Texas, graduating cum laude from the fashion management and design program. After her graduation, she worked in the fashion industry for over 20 years first for a catalog business and later for a fashion ready to wear company. In the last 12 years, she has been working as a professor teaching undergraduate and graduate students in the fashion and graphic design programs. Michelle Rofe has her master’s degree in graphic design from MIU. She believes that these two art disciplines complement each other in many ways. She also works as a co-producer and editor for a media production company. The concept of beauty and aesthetics are themes that she is passionate about and loves to share her ideas and experience and knowledge with others. “Fashion is about dressing according to what’s fashionable. Style is more about being yourself.” Oscar de la Renta
read more
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Michelle Rofe
Fashion Design and Master's Professor
Rafael Núñez is a Director of Photography and Photographer with over thirty years of experience in image-making across fashion, editorial, documentary, and commercial contexts. He began his career in Venezuela and has worked internationally throughout Latin America and the United States, collaborating with major media and cultural platforms including HBO, Telemundo, Discovery Channel, Nickelodeon, ESPN, and PBS. His practice is grounded in visual storytelling, lighting, and composition, with a strong focus on fashion photography as a space where artistic vision and professional rigor converge. Rafael’s work moves between studio and location-based production, exploring the relationship between image, body, and identity through a contemporary visual language. In parallel with his professional practice, Rafael has developed a sustained career in education. He has taught photography and visual production at institutions such as Istituto Marangoni Miami, Focus Studio Photography Academy, and the Miami Institute of Photography. At Istituto Marangoni Miami, he brings an industry-informed and art-driven approach to fashion photography, guiding students in developing both conceptual clarity and technical excellence. Teaching Areas: Fashion Photography, Studio Lighting, Visual Storytelling, Editorial Image Production.
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Rafael Núñez
Rafael Núñez
Fashion Photography Professor

CAREER PATHS

A Fashion Styling Program can provide a foundation for creative and client-facing roles across editorial, commercial, personal, retail, luxury, and digital fashion environments. Career directions may include:

A Fashion Styling Program can provide a foundation for creative and client-facing roles across editorial, commercial, personal, retail, luxury, and digital fashion environments. Career directions may include:

A Fashion Styling Program can provide a foundation for creative and client-facing roles across editorial, commercial, personal, retail, luxury, and digital fashion environments. Career directions may include:

A Fashion Styling Program can provide a foundation for creative and client-facing roles across editorial, commercial, personal, retail, luxury, and digital fashion environments. Career directions may include:

A Fashion Styling Program can provide a foundation for creative and client-facing roles across editorial, commercial, personal, retail, luxury, and digital fashion environments. Career directions may include:

A Fashion Styling Program can provide a foundation for creative and client-facing roles across editorial, commercial, personal, retail, luxury, and digital fashion environments. Career directions may include:

A Fashion Styling Program can provide a foundation for creative and client-facing roles across editorial, commercial, personal, retail, luxury, and digital fashion environments. Career directions may include:

A Fashion Styling Program can provide a foundation for creative and client-facing roles across editorial, commercial, personal, retail, luxury, and digital fashion environments. Career directions may include:

A Fashion Styling Program can provide a foundation for creative and client-facing roles across editorial, commercial, personal, retail, luxury, and digital fashion environments. Career directions may include:

Fashion Stylist

Develop and coordinate complete looks for editorial shoots, campaigns, brands, clients, and other fashion projects. Stylists work with garments, accessories, visual references, and creative teams to create a specific image or concept.

Editorial Stylist

Create fashion stories for magazines, digital publications, websites, and other editorial platforms. Editorial stylists collaborate with photographers, models, art directors, and creative teams to translate concepts into finished visual narratives.

PERSONAL STYLIST

Work directly with individual clients to develop wardrobes and personal images based on lifestyle, preferences, occasions, and personal style.

Brand Stylist

Develop styling concepts for fashion brands, retailers, campaigns, lookbooks, catalogs, e-commerce, and social media while maintaining consistency with the brand’s visual identity.

IMAGE CONSULTANT

Help individuals or brands develop a cohesive visual image through guidance on clothing, accessories, styling, presentation, and fashion communication.

PERSONAL SHOPPER

Assist clients in selecting clothing, accessories, and complete looks based on their personal preferences, lifestyle, needs, and budget.

VISUAL MERCHANDISER

Create visual presentations in retail environments that communicate a brand’s identity and support the customer experience. The role combines styling, fashion knowledge, visual composition, and an understanding of consumer behavior.

FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT

Support fashion photographers and creative teams during photoshoots, helping with preparation, styling coordination, equipment, set organization, and production activities.

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HOW TO APPLY

To apply for the One-Year Vocational Program in Fashion Styling, begin by completing the online application for Istituto Marangoni Miami.

The program is structured across four progressive levels, with each level lasting 11 weeks. Students interested in completing the full one-year program can apply for the One-Year Vocational Programs, while those seeking a shorter educational experience can explore individual 11-week levels where applicable.

To begin the application process, visit the Registration page and select the option that corresponds to your intended program. Applicants should review the admissions requirements and submit the required documentation as part of the application process.

After submitting the application, students receive instructions regarding registration, document submission, and visa procedures when applicable.

International students receive additional assistance throughout the visa process from the school’s Designated School Official (DSO). Once registration is completed, students receive information about housing options, orientation, and preparation for the start of the program.

Students applying for placement into an advanced level may be asked to provide a portfolio or other materials for academic review.

FAQ

What will I learn in the Fashion Styling Program?

In the Fashion Styling Program, students gain hands-on experience in editorial styling, personal styling, fashion communication, and image direction. The curriculum covers trend forecasting, mood board development, photoshoot coordination, and collaboration with photographers and creative teams. Students learn how to translate brand values into compelling visual narratives across print, digital, and social platforms.

Who is the Fashion Styling Program designed for?

The Fashion Styling Program is ideal for aspiring stylists, creative professionals, and individuals passionate about fashion image-making. It is suitable for students seeking practical, industry-focused training in a short-term format, as well as those looking to build a strong portfolio before entering the professional world or pursuing further studies in fashion.

How long is the Fashion Styling Program?

The One-Year Vocational Program in Fashion Styling is structured across four levels, with each level lasting 11 weeks. Students can pursue the complete one-year program or explore individual levels depending on their educational goals and eligibility.

Does the Fashion Styling Program include hands-on learning?

Yes. Practical learning is central to the program. Students work on styling concepts, mood boards, photoshoots, visual research, digital presentations, creative briefs, and collaborative projects. These assignments allow students to apply styling principles while developing their visual communication and creative skills.

Do I need previous fashion styling experience?

Previous professional styling experience is not required for students entering the program at the introductory level. The curriculum introduces fundamental styling concepts before progressing to more advanced creative and practical applications. Students seeking placement into an advanced level may be asked to provide a portfolio for review.

Will I develop a fashion styling portfolio?

Students create visual work through styling assignments, photoshoots, presentations, research, and creative projects throughout the program. This work can contribute to a portfolio that demonstrates their approach to styling, visual research, fashion photography, creative direction, and image-making.

What career opportunities can I pursue after completing the Fashion Styling Program?

Graduates of the Fashion Styling Program are prepared to pursue roles such as fashion stylist, editorial stylist, personal stylist, fashion assistant, visual merchandiser, or image consultant. The program equips students with the creative vision and practical skills needed to work with fashion brands, magazines, creative agencies, and independent clients in a dynamic global industry.

Are there industry and networking opportunities?

Yes. Students can engage with fashion professionals through industry-oriented projects, workshops, networking activities, professional interactions, and the school's relationships with fashion and luxury businesses. These experiences can help students understand professional expectations and explore different areas of the styling industry.

Can international students apply to the Fashion Styling Program?

Yes. International students can apply to the One-Year Vocational Program in Fashion Styling. The school provides additional guidance through its Designated School Official during the visa process, as applicable.

Can I continue my education after completing the Fashion Styling Program?

Yes. Students can explore additional vocational programs at Istituto Marangoni Miami, including the fashion business program and fashion design program. Exploring different areas of fashion education can help students build on their styling knowledge and choose a direction that matches their creative and professional goals.

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