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A luxury product is distinguished by its impeccable finish. This program will allow you to begin mastering the expertise and craftsmanship that form the foundation of exceptional products.

Audience

Open to all above 16 years old. No prerequisites. The tutor is bilingual in French and English. Basic English required.

Practical information

Type:
Summer School program
Format:
Short format
Duration:
1 week (30 hours)
Next session:
7-11 July, 2025

Classes usually take place Monday to Friday from 10 am to 5 pm.

Fees:
€960 incl. VAT

Summer School programs may be combined with each other to form longer courses (-10% discount on the second cheapest program).

Group size:
limited to 15 people
Material:
All materials will be provided by Institut Français de la Mode
Language:
English
Location:
Austerlitz campus

34 quai d'Austerlitz, 75013 Paris

Audience

Open to all above 16 years old. No prerequisites. The tutor is bilingual in French and English. Basic English required.

Program

Objectives

  • Discover the details of assembling and finishing a luxury product
  • Experiment with hand stitches
  • Make a textile accessory illustrating the codes of a luxury garment

Program

Look closely at luxury women's ready-to-wear clothing.

Discover the details of cutting, making and finishing that give their hold and originality to the luxury garments such as suits and Flou.

Experience :

  • Hand stitches such as slipper stitch, "roulotté", chip stitch, back stitch and realize your personnal handstiches sample
  • The application of a doll's hook or a pression button with sun style
  • "Picotage"
  • Spaghetti strape
  • Hand buttonhole
  • You will make a collar breastplate allowing you to experiment with all these skills and personnal customization.

Possibility to use sewing machine for some seams with tutor's coaching if necessary.

Tutor

Schön Copper is a highly qualified Haute Couture Lady Tailor and prototype seamstress. After a successful career as a professional dancer, he began studying sewing and garment-making at GRETA de la Mode, followed by three years at the prestigious École de la Chambre Syndicale.

Building on this solid foundation and his 14 years of experience in Haute Couture at Maison Dior, he now shares his passion for savoir-faire and expertise with future designers and couturiers as a professor at the Institut Français de la Mode.

Certificate

At the end of the program, a certificate of participation in the Summer School is issued to participants who have attended all courses.

How to apply

Simply fill in the online form and pay the required deposit to apply. Upon receipt of the online form, the application is studied by the Summer School team. Once the application has been accepted, an email is sent specifying the payment schedule for the registration fee balance. If the application is not accepted, the deposit will be refunded.

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Frequently asked questions

Application process

How can I apply?

On reception of the application form, the application is reviewed by the Summer School team. Once the application is accepted, the participant will receive a confirmation email with the instructions for payment (deposit and balance of the registration fee).

Please note that registration is confirmed only after payment of the deposit.

Fees & Scholarship

Can I apply for a scholarship?

IFM scholarships are available thanks to the generous sponsorship of the IFM Foundation. They are reserved for High-School Summer programs only.

Scholarships are available in a limited number and are need-based. They may cover up to 75% of tuition fees and are restricted to one demand per year and per participant. In case of registration to several programs, one grant only can be given.

Campus

Are travel and accommodation costs included?

Travel and accommodation costs in Paris are the responsibility of each participant. IFM can recommend, upon request, different options for accommodation and help foreign students in organizing their stay.

Practical information

What are the registration procedures for foreign students?

Participants from outside the European Union must ensure, if necessary, that they have a valid visa for France. Upon request and after full payment of the course, IFM will send the participant a letter confirming registration in order to support the visa application. IFM will also send you a visa guide upon request.

Important: 15 calendar days are necessary for consular authorities to treat visa request, sometimes longer in the high season.

If you are non-French you must ensure you are covered by your health insurance during your stay.