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Dive into fashion design through a hands-on, creative workshop where you experiment with volume, color, and vintage materials. Rethink how clothes are made, design bold silhouettes, and express your own style from concept to photoshoot.

Audience

Open to high school students from 15 to 18 years of age from all fields of study. No prerequisites or prior skills required. Basic English required.

Practical information

Type:
Summer School program for high school students
Format:
Short format
Duration:
5 days (30 hours)
Next session:
July 20-24, 2026

Classes will be held Monday to Friday from 10 am to 5 pm.

Fees:
€990 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
Language:
English
Location:
Institut Français de la Mode

34 quai d'Austerlitz, 75013 Paris

Audience

Open to high school students from 15 to 18 years of age from all fields of study. No prerequisites or prior skills required. Basic English required.

Program

Objectives

• Understand the different careers available in fashion
• Develop creativity by experimenting with different volumes on a dress form
• Create a new garment from recycled materials
• Create volume using alternative construction techniques, without following traditional methods

Program

This workshop focuses on creating volume while developing a new perspective on fashion.

Color × Print
Learn how to select vintage pieces effectively and find harmony between colors and prints. Use collage, patchwork, or layering techniques to create a coherent visual identity in the garment.

Volume
Work on draping on a dress form using vintage pieces to achieve interesting volume on the body. Explore new ways of managing excess fabric without discarding it.

Attitude
Create a piece that expresses a new attitude, a different way of wearing clothing, moving away from traditional codes.

Styling
Once the garment is finished, plan a styling session for a photoshoot to best embody the piece. Make a precise selection of photos to effectively communicate your intentions.

Instructor
After graduating from La Cambre in Brussels, Mazmishvili Mariam worked for several years at Louis Vuitton as a tailoring/outerwear designer in women’s ready-to-wear.
For the past three years, alongside her artistic practice, she has been teaching design to 2nd- and 3rd-year bachelor students at IFM.

Tutor

After graduating from La Cambre in Brussels, Mazmishvili Mariam worked for several years at Louis Vuitton as a tailoring/outerwear designer in women’s ready-to-wear.
For the past three years, alongside her artistic practice, she has been teaching design to 2nd- and 3rd-year bachelor students at IFM.

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. 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.

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.