WINNING THE SOLSTISS ACADEMY AWARD: NICOLE ALFONSO | ISTITUTO MARANGONI MIAMI

Nicole Alexandra Alfonso: Honoring America’s Top Fashion Student with the Solstiss-Academy Award. From Miami to NYC, we sat down with Nicole to talk about her remarkable journey, taking home the inaugural award, and how IMM shaped her path to fashion excellence. It all began with the spark of excitement upon discovering the competition, a chance to work with the legendary Solstiss French lace and push the boundaries of her design identity. Countless hours of relentless work followed in the studio, where, guided by Professor Eyan Allen, Nicole transformed intricate lace into a stunning collection that set a new standard for student design across the nation. Then came the unforgettable moment in New York: pure happiness and complete awe as iconic designer Vera Wang announced Nicole's name as the winner. Watch as Nicole reflects on the dedication behind the collection, what it meant to earn national recognition from an industry titan, and her message of encouragement to aspiring designers taking their first big leap. Follow us: Instagram: @istitutomarangoni_miami Tiktok: @marangonimiami Spotify: Istituto Marangoni Miami Youtube: istitutomarangonimiami