Grace Wales Bonner Is Istituto Marangoni London's Newly Announced Mentor

Following an impressive list of previous mentors, such as journalist Katie Grand and Olivier Rousteing from Balmain, recognized fashion university Istituto Marangoni has just signed British menswear designer Grace Wales Bonner to their London location.

The partnership reflects the school's commitment to providing students with industry-ready opportunities and professional mentoring. From 2023, Wales Bonner will share with scholars her extensive knowledge in the fashion and design industry as the founder of one of the most influential contemporary menswear labels and an LVMH award-winning designer.

She will also introduce special guest talks, provide hands-on feedback for students and grant them the opportunity to support her Paris Fashion Week show in February this year. Wales Bonner is also Head of the Department of Fashion Design at the University of Applied Arts, Vienna, and has previously taught as an associate lecturer at Central Saint Martins, London and Parsons School of Design, New York City.

Valérie Berdah-Levy, London's School Director, commented, "It is with great honor and admiration that we announce the collaboration of the London School with Grace Wales Bonner on this inspiring creative mentorship program. We are excited for the students to have the opportunity to master their craft alongside such an influential figure for young designers and fashion moguls worldwide."

She continued, "Grace's time and motivation to drive new talent is empowering and inspiring to watch in action. I cannot wait to witness the abundance of creativity and passion that will result from this outstanding collaboration of great young minds." Wales Bonner added, "I am looking forward to supporting the development of the students at Istituto Marangoni and to sharing the realities expected of emerging design professionals."

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