Istituto Marangoni Miami & Sara Battaglia Unveiled “Red Collar” Collection At Miami Art Week with Special Edition Designs
- wgclients01
- Dec 4, 2024
- 3 min read
Istituto Marangoni Miami (IMM) and renowned Italian designer Sara Battaglia proudly presented the iconic “Red Collar” shirt capsule at Miami Art Week raising awareness towards gender-based violence.
The exclusive event took place on the first night of Miami Art Week at the Istituto Marangoni Miami (IMM). Hakan Baykam, IMM President and CEO and Sarah Battaglia, celebrated their partnership joined by close friends of the brands - including fashion, music, film and entertainment notables.
The reimagined red collar shirt created by Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert, Creative Director of Swarovski and sister of Sara Battaglia was auctioned at the highest price of $500 USD. The shirt was embossed with 3,000 red Swarovski crystals.
A public viewing of all the reimagined designs will be displayed at the cocktail on Monday, December 2nd and then from Saturday December 7 - end of December.
World Red Eye for IMM/Sara Battaglia
Sara Battaglia (Designer), Hakan Baykam (IMM President and CEO), Eva Hughes (IMM Executive Vice President), Elizabeth Sulcer (Celebrity Stylist), Carmen Busquets (Entrepreneur), Clementine Desseaux (Model), Angeles Almuna (Founder of Fashion Strikes Cancer), Andrea Minski(TV Personality), ilMuretto (DJ), and many more
More on Red Collar
The “Red Collar” project created by Sara Battaglia uses fashion to promote women’s voices and promotes awareness of gender violence – the red color in the capsule represents the strength of women to rise above abuse creating a global symbol against gender-based violence.
Revealed for the first time at Miami Art Week, the specially crafted "Red Collar" shirts — which included those by Marangoni students and prominent design figures were auctioned during the exclusive event. All proceeds raised at the event will support Istituto Marangoni Miami’s scholarship fund, aimed to support talented and underprivileged students to pursue their careers in The Miami School of Fashion and Design.
An Iconic Re-Interpretation by Notable Public Figures
Special editions of the "Red Collar" shirt, were reimagined and revealed at the event crafted by notable public figures and close friends of Sara Battaglia including Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert, Rossy de Palma, Lola Schnabel and Elizabeth Sulcer.
As an educational initiative, the project involved 20 talented students from Istituto Marangoni, each tasked with reinterpreting the "Red Collar" shirt to bring fresh perspectives to its symbolic message. These unique designs will be showcased at IMM.
Each "Red Collar" shirt was produced by Dritto Filo, an anti-violence center and organization committed to supporting women survivors of abuse. Through employment opportunities and holistic rehabilitation, Dritto Filo empowers women to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society, transforming each garment into a powerful symbol of resilience and renewal.
Hakan Baykam, President and CEO of Istituto Marangoni Miami, commented:
“We are honored to partner with Sara Battaglia on this powerful initiative to raise awareness about domestic abuse. This collaboration not only speaks out against violence but also offers our students an opportunity to engage with an issue of profound importance through fashion.”
Sara Battaglia, commented:
“The Red Collar project is an emblem of education, solidarity, and rebirth”, said Sara Battaglia. “By collaborating with Istituto Marangoni Miami, we’re empowering the next generation of designers to use fashion as a platform for meaningful change, while supporting women who are on their own journey of renewal."
Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert, Creative Director of Swarovski, commented:
“The Red Collar project is a testament to the transformative power of creativity and craftsmanship. This special edition red collar shirt, adorned with 3,000 red Swarovski crystals, is more than a statement piece, it’s a symbol of resilience, strength, and hope. By supporting this auction, we not only celebrate the artistry of women but also contribute to rebuilding lives affected by gender-based violence. I’m honored to collaborate with Sara Battaglia and these extraordinary women for such an important cause.”
The classic “Red Collar” shirts are available for purchase exclusively at The Webster Miami until December 31st.