The Ferrari Creative Director Also Led a Conversation on His Design Journey and Leading a Fashion Brand
Designer Rocco Iannone, the creative director of Ferrari, was awarded an honorary master’s degree in fashion design from the Istituto Marangoni Miami, and led a special conversation with students and community members of the design school during Grand Prix weekend.
Iannone engaged in a discussion with Sofia Agostini, IMM’s Director of Brand Partnerships and Adjunct Professor, which was attended by the school’s student body and closest community, to discuss his vision for the brand and his journey thus far.
After the talk, IMM’s VP of Academics Michael Allen Johnson awarded Iannone with an Honorary Master’s Degree in Fashion Design, for his multiple achievements in the industry. A cocktail celebration followed on the school’s terrace overlooking the Miami Design District.
Rocco Iannone epitomizes the essence of academic excellence and visionary leadership that we stand for at Marangoni. With a commitment to innovation, precision, forward-thinking, and great taste, he embodies the ethos of our school. It is with immense pride and admiration that we celebrate his distinguished contributions, with an Honorary Master’s Degree in Fashion Design.”
– Hakan Baykam, President and CEO of Istituto Marangoni Miami
