Istituto Marangoni Mumbai appoints Mevin Murden as new Director of Education

Istituto Marangoni School of Fashion & Design in Mumbai has appointed Mevin Murden as their new Director of Education. With this title, Murden will spearhead the academic team in the strategic implementation of Fashion Design, Fashion Styling and Fashion Business programmes. He will also be involved in research, innovation, and re-defining the learning experience for the institution’s current and future students. Murden was also involved in the launch of Istituto Marangoni’s Mumbai School in 2017. He was then sent to reposition the Shanghai School in 2018, before moving back to the London School until earlier this year.

"I am honoured and excited to be in India, a place with such rich culture and heritage which really enhances what students are able to produce in terms or design, but also being part of this ever-evolving and growing luxury market," said Mevin Murden.

Murden worked in different markets such as Australia, South Africa, Dubai and Europe and has experience in the international luxury sector across various verticals such as hospitality, cosmetics, fragrances, fashion, events, and the arts.

Murden has won different awards like Best Strategic Marketing Tutor by the Association of Business Executives UK (2010) and Best Tutor by Istituto Marangoni London (2015), where he has taught for seven years. Apart from imparting education, he has led industry projects for students with brands such as Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, Saint Laurent, Mackintosh, Burberry, Mantero. Loro Piana, Paul Smith, Zaha Hadid, Dae Wha Kang, Elle and GQ.

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