Etoile Group Partners With Istituto Marangoni Dubai: Middle East Style Icon, Business Leader And Philanthropist, Ingie Chalhoub, Will Offer Guidance To Students Studying The Prestigious Fashion Mentorship Program

Students at Istituto Marangoni Dubai will be receiving guidance, advice and inspiration from the renowned Ingie Chalhoub, Founder and President of Etoile Group and an instrumental figure in the growth of the luxury fashion industry in the Middle East over the past forty years.

Thanks to a partnership between the Etoile Group, a leader in the luxury fashion retail industry in the Middle East, and Istituto Marangoni Dubai, the acclaimed Italian school, which has helped nurture emerging talent for over 80 years, Ingie will join an immersive fashion mentorship program at the school’s campus in Dubai. Ingie will be mentoring students who are studying the Master Course in Fashion & Luxury Brand Management and the Professional Course in Fashion Entrepreneurship, along with alumni who are starting careers in the fashion and design industry.

Ingie brings with her decades of industry experience as under her vision and leadership, the Etoile Group has become one of the highest profile names in Middle East fashion retail, bringing some of the world’s most respected luxury brands to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Lebanon.

Starting this month and through to September 2025students will take part in mentoring sessions, talks and lectures, offering a holistic understanding of the industry, from creative concept development to strategic business planning.

Roberto La Iacona, Institution Director for Istituto Marangoni Dubai said, “We are constantly updating our educational offer in line with the latest market trends and demands, and to collaborate with the Etoile Group to bring a figure who has contributed to the regional industry to the extent that Ingie Chalhoub has, is an unmissable opportunity. Our mission at the school is to enhance the future of UAE fashion and design industry and Ingie is unmatched as a source of experience, creativity and wisdom for our students.”

Ingie Chalhoub added, “Woven throughout the Etoile Group is the importance of a personalised approach towards all our stakeholders, from the luxury fashion and lifestyle brands through to our clients and customers. The Etoile Group is committed to giving back to the community and supporting education, and our collaboration with Istituto Marangoni Dubai reflects the ethos of our values. It’s a privilege to work one on one with these students and bring to life what it takes to grow a luxury retail business in the region.”

The mentorship culminates with a showcase of students’ work, providing a platform to demonstrate their creative vision. The collaboration between the Etoile Group and Istituto Marangoni Dubai comes as part of the Institute’s mission to foster talent and innovation within the fashion industry through hands-on experiences and mentorship initiatives.

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