Greek Mythology Meets Haute Couture: Virginia Ceruti's Design Leaves Fashion World Breathless

Hold onto your fashion hats because the IED Istituto Europeo di Design and the With Love Halston Foundation have teamed up for a jaw-dropping event: the With Love Halston Fashion Scholarship challenge! 🎉 In a spectacular showdown on October 15th, part of the unforgettable 080 Barcelona Fashion, Virginia Ceruti from IED Barcelona stole the spotlight with a design inspired by Classic Greek Mythology! Who knew myths could look this chic?

A panel of industry giants scrutinized designs from five IED campuses and picked Virginia's masterpiece for its effortless sophistication and timeless appeal. Yes, you read that right, folks—a mere mythology-inspired look captivated the fashion elite. 😲 Check this out to see the magic!

As if that weren’t enough, Marta Coca, director of 080 Barcelona Fashion, praised Virginia’s work as a beautiful blend of history and the modern era. If you're not impressed yet, let Marta's words dazzle your fashion-loving soul!

This phenomenal challenge aims to support the upcoming wave of design geniuses and pay homage to Halston—the designer who transformed American fashion in the ‘70s. Talk about big shoes to fill! But hey, it’s not just about fashion—it’s about keeping Halston’s legacy alive and kicking.

Pilar Pasamontes from IED Barcelona Fashion School chimed in to emphasize how this opportunity allowed IED to honor one of the fashion world’s icons. Need we say more?

Hosted at the stunning Hospital de Sant Pau, the event witnessed a fusion of traditional designs with futuristic tech, thanks to a digital spectacle by Sebastian Ruelas. Who said the past and future couldn’t walk the runway together? 🌟

In a theater of glitter and glam, a stellar $10,000 scholarship was awarded, topped with a luxurious Full Heart Box by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.—a prize fit for a reigning fashion monarch.

Want more? Dive into the digital extravaganza where the finalists' designs graced a special virtual runway, paying tribute to Halston’s iconic New York vibes and adored orchids.

Meet the fabulous jury behind this enchanting event: - Lesley Frowick, Co-founder of With Love Halston - Steve Gold, Managing Director With Love Halston - Audrey Schilt, Creative Director With Love Halston - Scott Vogel, Chief Financial Director With Love Halston - Sandra Blumberg-Beatty, Fashion Artist and Halston's confidante - Marta Coca, Director of 080 Barcelona Fashion Week - Hanan Besovic, Fashion Critic Extraordinaire @ideservecouture

And for those enchanted by fashion photography, the event was immortalized by the talented Claudia Barberà, with stunning editorial shoots by Thinh Truong. This was more than just a fashion event—it was an epic celebration of style, history, and future legends! 🌟