Istituto Marangoni Miami Brings Its Next Generation of Creative Talent to Volvo Fashion Week México

With Hyperglare, Istituto Marangoni Miami took eleven student collections to Volvo Fashion Week México, connecting emerging designers with the industry.

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, October 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Istituto Marangoni Miami Brings Its Next Generation of Creative Talent to Volvo Fashion Week México
Eleven students showcased their collections at Estudios Maravilla, following a talk by fashion and publishing industry leader Eva Hughes.


MEXICO CITY, October 14, 2026. Istituto Marangoni Miami presented Hyperglare at Volvo Fashion Week México, bringing its approach to fashion education to the runway: nurturing talent from the first spark of an idea to the moment a designer’s work meets the industry and the public. Held on Wednesday, October 14, at Estudios Maravilla, the event featured a reception, a talk by Eva Hughes, and eleven collections created by the institution’s students.


Hyperglare, Istituto Marangoni Miami’s runway show at Volvo Fashion Week México. Picture by Angel Buzo
Volvo Fashion Week México brings together designers, brands, media, and industry professionals over the course of a single week. For Istituto Marangoni Miami, this setting is an integral part of the learning experience. Founded in 2018 and located in the Miami Design District, the institution brings together fashion design, styling, communications, and business, guided by a core belief: creative talent needs craftsmanship, discernment, and opportunities to share its voice with the industry.
Hyperglare takes its starting point from an idea expressed in the institution’s show notes: “Everything that exists began as an idea.” Between imagining something and bringing it to life lies a journey of hard work, learning, and courage—a journey reflected in eleven distinct collections. Valerie Evans, Nicole Alfonso, Juan Vargas, Emilia Mourier, Nina Talpe, Cristina Uribe, Paloma Balvin, Sofía Lemann, Mariana Jimenez, Camila Balleste, and Daniel Uribe explored introspection, identity, and transformation through sculptural silhouettes, fresh interpretations of tailoring, and material experimentation that pushes beyond convention. Sustainability and architecture run through the collections, expressed through zero-waste processes, responsibly sourced materials, and references ranging from a city being rebuilt to femininity, nature, and the future. Each collection reveals an individual voice, transforming an idea into an experience where technique, sensitivity, and purpose converge on the runway.

Hyperglare’s eleven collections brought together sculptural silhouettes, tailoring, and sustainably sourced materials.

This understanding of the creative process reflects the institution’s educational model. “Creating takes curiosity, but also patience. You have to learn to observe, understand materials, master techniques, and, when the time comes, dare to question them. At Istituto Marangoni Miami, we believe in bringing knowledge and imagination together—in the Italian tradition of craftsmanship and the freedom to experiment,” said Eva Hughes, highlighting the talent that can be nurtured and the ideas that can flourish when given the space to become reality.
Eva Hughes, Executive Vice President and Chair of the Advisory Board at Istituto Marangoni Miami, opened the afternoon with a talk offering insights from the worlds of publishing and fashion business. With more than 25 years of experience across fashion, media, and luxury, Hughes previously served as CEO of Condé Nast Mexico and Latin America and as founding editor of Vogue Mexico and Latin America. At the institution, she advocates initiatives focused on education, entrepreneurship, and talent development.
Her perspective resonates with the spirit of Hyperglare. In a recent interview, Hughes posed three questions to help students articulate their vision: “What is your research? What is your narrative? What is your point of view?” For Hughes, a runway show allows students to introduce their creations to the market and connect with the press, buyers, and industry leaders, marking the beginning of a professional career.

Eva Hughes, Executive Vice President of Istituto Marangoni Miami, during her talk at Estudios Maravilla


“Latin American talent already has a strong identity and a voice of its own. The next step is to expand access to the education, networks, and markets that enable designers to build brands with international reach. I founded Istituto Marangoni Miami with that conviction: education can create the connections that turn a creative vision into a professional career and, over time, into a business that creates lasting value,” said Hakan Baykam, founder and CEO of Istituto Marangoni Miami.

Hakan Baykam, founder and CEO of Istituto Marangoni Miami
Born in Türkiye and raised in Italy, Baykam has built a career spanning fashion, investment, and education. Since opening the institution in 2018, he has championed Miami as a bridge between Latin America, the United States, and Europe. In his view, educational institutions provide professional experiences, expand networks, and prepare students to make decisions that help their projects grow. This role is increasingly relevant in an industry that demands an understanding of brand strategy, digital culture, and sustainability alongside technical design skills.
Through Hyperglare and its participation in Volvo Fashion Week México, Istituto Marangoni Miami strengthens its exchange with the region’s creative community and shares an approach in which education and professional practice develop together. The institution continues to create opportunities for talent to access the education, networks, and platforms that connect it with the world.
About Istituto Marangoni Miami

Istituto Marangoni Miami is a higher education institution specializing in fashion and design, located in the Miami Design District. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional education programs through an approach that combines hands-on learning, mentorship, and industry collaboration. It is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
Learn more about its academic programs at www.istitutomarangonimiami.edu
Follow its projects and creative community on Instagram: @istitutomarangoni_miami

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