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Introduction

IFM Paris is a non-profit state-recognised school founded in 1986 by Pierre Bergé and professionals from the fashion industry, and supported by the French Ministry of Industry. In 2016 it was ranked number 3 fashion school worldwide by The Business of Fashion (Masters category).

In 2016, IFM announced a strategic alliance with Ecole de la chambre syndicale de la couture parisienne, an institution founded in 1927 and praised for the excellence of its teaching, combining creativity and technical savoir-faire.

IFM offers postgraduate academic programs and executive education in either fashion management or fashion design. This particular blend of creativity and business acumen are at the heart of all of IFM’s programmes: Fashion Design Postgraduate Programme, Postgraduate Programme in Fashion Management, MSc in International Luxury Management, Global Fashion Management Executive MBA, IFM Entrepreneurs and Summer School programmes.

Paris, place of business and culture, is fully part of IFM students’ experience. During the course of the programme they are a stone’s throw away from all the companies which count in the fashion and luxury industry.

Highly selective and acknowledged as one of France’s top Grandes Ecoles by recruiters, IFM has deeply-rooted ties with the fashion and luxury industry to ensure that students embrace successful and fulfilling careers.

Its circle of corporate sponsors includes world-recognised brands such as Chanel, Hermès, Saint Laurent, Christian Dior Couture, Kenzo, Louis Vuitton or L’Oréal. This support allows IFM to offer an incomparable scholarship scheme for its students.

IFM’s 2,000 alumni include designers such as Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski (Hermès), Guillaume Henry (Nina Ricci), Pablo Coppola (Bally), Tuomas Merikoski (Aalto)… Other alumni hold roles in areas such as product development, purchasing, operations, retail, consulting, wholesale and buying management, digital, brand image and identity, visual merchandising, etc.

IFM seeks talent all over the world, aiming to educate the creative minds and business leaders of tomorrow.

This school offers programs in:
  • English
  • French

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MSc

MSc International Luxury Management

Campus Full time 15 months September 2017 France Paris

IFM's Master of Science in International Luxury Management is a 15-month graduate program delivered in English. French students are encouraged to apply for the Fashion, Design & Luxury Management Program. [+]

IFM's Master of Science in International Luxury Management is a 15-month graduate program delivered in English. French students are encouraged to apply for the Fashion, Design & Luxury Management Program. The objective of this program is to prepare a small group of select students to pursue their careers on an international level, within the global headquarters, regional headquarters, or national subsidiaries of French or other worldwide luxury companies. This program draws upon IFM's strength as a unique meeting place for the interaction between management & design. It gives students: a strong foundation in management skills as applied specifically to the luxury sector: marketing, strategy and operations for international markets, with a particular emphasis on distribution and retail management. the keys to understand and leverage brand value: luxury branding, communication and digital strategies. a profound knowledge of creation: culture of fashion, design and luxury, understanding of the creative process, comprehension of the importance of quality and savoir-faire (know-how) in the luxury industry. Students will also develop the skills to understand "the French touch" –historical and contemporary references– and will learn French to facilitate communication and cultural understanding. A rich academic year spent in the heart of Paris, with a particular focus upon leadership and personal development, will give participants a key competitive advantage as they pursue their careers. Professional opportunities for graduates of this Program are primarily related to international business development, helping to meet the needs of luxury brands as they continue reinforcing their presence across global markets. The roles... [-]

Master

Fashion Design Postgraduate Program (Garment, Accessory, Image)

Campus Full time 16 months September 2017 France Paris

IFM’s Fashion Design Postgraduate Program is one of the most reputable fashion courses in Europe today. Each year, it opens its doors to 30 international designers. IFM designers are chosen for their strong personality, their creativity and their willingness to develop concrete projects in direct partnership with reputable fashion houses and companies. The international environment leads to a high level of creative emulation within the group. [+]

"Our method is to declare a state of emergency! We teach fashion designers the art of working within limitations, open the minds of tomorrow's managers to the complexities of design, and work closely with major actors of the sector to imagine innovative projects with our designers." Hans de Foer, Director of the Program IFM’s Fashion Design Postgraduate Program is one of the most reputable fashion courses in Europe today. Each year, it opens its doors to 30 international designers. The program offers three majors: Garment, Accessory, Image. The course lasts 16 months including a 6-month internship in a company. The classes are taught in English by top-level faculty, experienced designers and professional experts. At IFM, unlimited creativity comes into contact with the best technical savoir-faire. For one year, the students make prototypes or imagine projects with IFM’s partner companies (mostly reputable French Fashion houses and manufacturers). This collaboration with 40 companies leads to prototypes of clothing, bags, glasses and shoes being made each year with an exceptional abundance of creative ideas. IFM designers are chosen for their strong personality, their creativity and their willingness to develop concrete projects in direct partnership with reputable fashion houses and companies. The international environment leads to a high level of creative emulation within the group. The wealth of their cultural horizons and the diverse paths they have taken make them stand out from the crowd. They mainly come from reputable international schools. Once they graduate from IFM, most of them pursue their careers in... [-]

Ifm Entrepreneurs

Campus Full time 1 year September 2017 France Paris

THE ENTREPRENEURS PROGRAM IFM is for all those who wish to undertake in the creative industries, whether in products or innovative services related to fashion, luxury, accessories, perfumes and cosmetics, the taste of industries, the world of design, the living environment, the lifestyle ... [+]

You have: a strong desire to undertake or a previously defined entrepreneurial project You wish: analyze and validate the development potential of your project from the best professionals in each specialty, develop your entrepreneurial creativity, comprehensive understanding of the functioning of markets and finding the right consumer insights, master all the tools of the digital ecosystem, densify your professional network You are: Holder of a Bac + 4 or more. Waivers can be granted for students justifying significant professional or entrepreneurial experience.

IFM START program Overview | Franck Delpal from MFIs on Vimeo.... [-]

Management Program Mode, Design & Luxury

Campus Full time 16 months September 2017 France Paris

The Postgraduate Program Management Fashion, Design & Luxury reference is training dedicated to the management of the creative industries. [+]

The Postgraduate Program Management Fashion, Design & Luxury reference is training dedicated to the management of the creative industries. Your project You hold a Bac + 4 or +5. Waivers can be granted for those with a diploma level +3 justifying 3 years of significant work experience (not including internships). You come (e) a business school, an institute of political studies, university (law, management, economics, humanities, social sciences, communication ...), a school of engineers, a style school of applied arts, design, architecture, visual arts ... You wish: acquire a high level of expertise in management of the fashion, luxury, perfume and cosmetics, design and living environment (and other high added value creative industries) benefit from a dual expertise combining management skills and culture of creation develop conceptual and operational qualities better understand the specificities of a sector that influences today all economic activities put everything on your side to build a strong professional project serving your passion Duration of program The school is organized in two phases: the first 10 months are devoted to lessons, workshops and graduation memory. The program ends with a business mission in 6 months. professional opportunities sectors: FASHION AND LUXURY: Textile / Clothing / Leather / Footwear / Jewelry / Jewelry / Watches / Sports FRAGRANCES AND COSMETICS: beauty Universe DESIGN AND LIVING ENVIRONMENT: Design / Furniture / Tableware / Textiles Crafts / functions: CONSTRUCTION AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT: Product Development / Procurement / Merchandising MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTION: Retail / E-Commerce / Wholesale BRAND MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION:... [-]
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Institut Français de la Mode - IFM

Address 36, Quai d'Austerlitz
75013 Paris, Ile-de-France, France
Website http://www.ifm-paris.com/
Phone +33 1 70 38 89 89