The Institut Français de la Mode

Institut Français de la Mode brings together Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne and IFM. Both schools have made their mark on the world of fashion. ECSCP has embodied excellence "à la française" since 1927 and IFM was a pioneer in fashion management education from 1986 onward. Today their union offers Paris a new, open-minded and visionary fashion school which nurtures tomorrow’s creative talents.

About

Institut Français de la Mode is a higher education institution, a training center for apprentices, a provider of executive education, as well as a center of expertise for the textiles, fashion and luxury industries. Located in Paris, it provides educational programs from vocational training to doctoral level, by cross-fertilizing design, management and craftsmanship.

As of 2019, Institut Français de la Mode brings together Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne, founded in 1927 and recognized for the excellence of its training in couture savoir-faire, and IFM, founded in 1986 and a pioneer in fashion management education.

Institut Français de la Mode now offers:

Higher education training programs in fashion design (among which two new degree programs, a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts), in fashion management and in craftsmanship
A training center for apprentices
Short, certificate or custom-designed continuing education programs for companies and institutions
Summer School programs
Academic research activities which produce publications in the field of economics as well as social and human sciences applied to fashion and design
An Economic Observatory which provides steering tools and studies for professionals, and a daily analysis of fashion consumption and distribution
One of the most complete specialized libraries in France

Institut Français de la Mode is a member of HESAM Université, of the Conférence des grandes écoles and of the International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI). It is supported by the French Ministry of Economy. It is recognized by the French Ministry of Higher Education.

Manifesto

The new Institut Français de la Mode : principles and cornerstones. A world class School which:

Symbolizes French fashion culture, where design takes first place and relies on excellence in craftsmanship, preserved and supported by management
Works through steady interaction and synergy with fashion players, placing itself at the heart of its ecosystem, on a national and international level
Anticipates changes in trades and provides a holistic approach in its teaching
Deciphers and anticipates societal, economic and technological change with a view towards comprehensive innovation
Is committed to student diversity, and diversity more generally speaking, both social, international or relating to academic background or professional paths
Gives due credit to sustainable development in all its aspects, whether in relation to the environment, to corporate social responsibility, or to preservation of know-how
Takes an interest in culture, understands the essential role it holds in design and in fashion, and makes it a pillar in its teaching
Has a very broad conception of fashion, encompassing garments and the individual’s environment in a more general manner, extending to the sectors and initiatives inspired by the fashion system which were not initially part of it
Nurtures simultaneously the depth of expertise and the cross-fertilization of disciplines
Delivers educational programs spanning from vocational to Doctoral level, in order to encourage cross-disciplinary approaches and multiple pathways
Develops research that promotes transversal approaches and perceptions, may it be theoretical, practical, analytical or creative
Develops short and long term continuing education programs, with a broad scope or highly specific expertise, that will enhance individual and company skills at all levels
Supports its students’ entrepreneurial and creative initiatives as well as innovation originating from the School or from partner companies and laboratories
Puts the digital revolution into practice in its teaching and organizational methods
Harmoniously combines fulfilling instruction and rigorous professionalization

Campus

Our brand new 9 000 m² campus is located at the Cité de la Mode et du Design on the banks of the river Seine with state-of-the-art equipment: studios, workshops, fablab, DIY workshop, knit workshop, leather workshop, photo studio, CAD workshop...

Alumni network

Institut Français de la Mode’s alumni network is a passionate, active and supportive community which counts 4,000 active members in France and abroad. The Alumni Association represents graduates from Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne and from IFM, united by the same dedication to fashion and creation. It supports its members and coordinates the network by organizing regular professional and social events.

Besides its Paris-based activities, IFM Alumni has chapters in the USA, UK, China and Belgium.

Our Alumni network counts heads of ateliers, designers, directors, craftsmen, entrepreneurs…. Pictured in the slideshow are but a few examples.

IFM Alumni Association website

Kamil Arslan — Premier Atelier Modèles, Dior

Katalin Berenyi-Hoang — General Manager, Clarins and Founder, Erborian

Alicia Birr — Senior Strategic Planner Luxury & Fashion, Google

Florence Chéhet — Chef d'Atelier Flou, Dior

Gilles Lasbordes — General Manager, Première Vision

Tuomas Merikoski — Founder & Designer, Aalto

Fanny Moizant — Co-founder, Vestiaire Collective

Véronique Nichanian — Designer, Hermès Menswear

Julien Pollet — President, Groupe Promod

Bastide Rey — Chef d'Atelier Prêt-à-porter, Dior

Susanne Tide Frater — Brand & Strategy Director, Farfetch

Nadège Vanhee Cybulski — Designer, Hermès Women's Ready-to-wear

Partnerships

Institut Français de la Mode is at the heart of an international network which enables it to develop new educational offers and to encourage exchanges between faculty from different disciplines.

Academic partnerships in France

International Academic Partnerships

ESADE Business School
ESCP Europe
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)
Fundaçao Getulio Vargas
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
ISEM
London College of Fashion
Lund Business School
New York University
RMIT
Université Bocconi de Milan
Université du Québec à Montreal

Management & Governance

The Institut Français de la Mode, a non-profit association under the 1901 law, benefits from the support of the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

Management

Dean:: Xavier Romatet
Executive Director:: Sylvie Ebel

Governance

Bureau

President: Sidney Toledano
Vice-President: Anne Dellière
Treasurer: Yves Dubief
Secretary: Pierre-François Le Louet
Members: Fanny Moizant

Board of Administration

Representatives of the Haute Couture and Fashion sector :

Sidney Toledano, Chairman and CEO, LVMH Fashion Group
Anne Dellière, Group Marketing & Strategic Planning Director - Richemont
Francesca Bellettini, Chief Executive Officer, Saint Laurent Paris
Bruno Pavlovsky, President Fashion Activities, CHANEL & President of the Institut Français de la Mode Foundation
Guillaume De Seynes, Chief Executive Officer Upstream and Investments - Hermès International
Pascal Morand, Executive President of the Federation of Haute Couture and Fashion

Representatives of the Textile sector:

Yves Dubief, President of Tenthorey
Olivier Ducatillion, President of the Union of Textile Industries

Representatives of the Clothing sector:

Sylvie Chailloux, President of the French Union of Fashion and Clothing Industries
Pierre-François Le Louët, President & CEO - Nelly RODI

Representatives of the Distribution sector:

Guillaume Houzé, Image and Communications Director, Groupe Galeries Lafayette
Laurent Milchior, Co-Manager, Etam

College of qualified personalities:

Chantal Gaemperlé, Head of Human Resources and Synergies of the LVMH group
Marie Claire Daveu, Head of Sustainable Development and Institutional Affairs, Kering
Philippe Pasquet, CEO at GL Events Exhibitions and Chairman of the Première Vision Management Board
Catherine Jacquet, President, IFM Alumni
Fanny Moizant, Co-founder & President - Vestiaire Collective

Members:

Xavier Romatet, Dean
Sylvie Ebel, Executive Director
Bénédicte Maerten, Head of Financial Affairs
Hubert Gicquelet, Economic and Financial General Control - Applied Research Mission and Promotion of Quality
Astrid Even, Deputy Director of Fashion and Luxury, Ministry of the Economy and Finance - Directorate General for Enterprise
Clarisse Reille, Executive Director – DEFI
Christophe Bonté, Statutory Auditor, Grant Thornton

General Assembly

Founding members:

Sidney Toledano: President of IFM

Union of Textile industries

Olivier DUCATILLION: President of Union of Textile Industries

French Union of Fashion and Clothing Industries

Pierre-François Le Louët – President, French Union of Fashion & Clothing Industries

Active members:

Textile sector

European Flax and Hemp Confederation: Marie-Emmanuelle Belzung – General Delegate C.E.L.C Development
Textile Ennobling Federation: Jean-Louis DANJOUX – President
Federation of Knitwear and Lingerie: Karine Sfar – General Delegate
Unitex: Olivier BALAS - President

Clothing Sector

French Federation of Women's Ready-to-Wear: François-Marie Grau - General Delegate
French Federation of Menswear Industries: Lionel Guerin – Executive Chairman
French Federation of Shirt and Lingerie Industries: Lionel Guerin – Executive President

Distribution sector

Trade Alliance: Yohann Petiot – Executive Director

Academic Affairs Council (CAA)

The Academic Affairs Council is in charge of ensuring the appropriate orientation of IFM’s academic and research activities.

President

Emmanuelle Favre, Head of Human Ressources - CHRISTIAN DIOR COUTURE

Members

Chantal Baudron, Chairman and CEO - BAUDRON SA
Claire de coincy, Head of Human Resources - CHLOE
Tancrède De Lalun, Global Merchandising Director - BALMAIN
Frédérique Deveaux-von Tschammer, President – DEVEAUX SAS
Jean-Bernard Devernois, Former President of the Academic Affairs Council - IFM Paris
Corinne Fenéon, Head of Operations – HERMES
Brigitte Flamand, General Inspector of National Education, Design & Applied Arts - MINISTRY OF NATIONAL EDUCATION
France Lacoeuilhe, Head of Luxury and Creation - GENERAL DIRECTORATE FOR ENTERPRISES - MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND FINANCE
Sylvie Le Bourhis, Head of Human Resources Fashion Activities, CHANEL
Nathalie MalavoY, Head of Human Resources and CSR – SMCP
Delphine Manceau, Executive Director – NEOMA BUSINESS SCHOOL
Matteo Meneghello, Chief People Officer - SAINT LAURENT
Géraldine Michel, Professor at the IAE of Paris – University of Paris 1 - PANTHEON SORBONNE
Isabelle Minecci, Head of Human Resources - L'OREAL LUXE
Florence Rambaud, Head of Partnerships and Prospects for Professions of Excellence - LVMH
Olivier Sastre, Head of Human Resources - LOUIS VUITTON
Isabelle Savane, Head of Human Resources – ERAM GROUP
Catherine Spindler, Chief Brand Officer - LACOSTE

Economic Affairs Council (CAE)

The Economic Affairs Council is in charge of ensuring the right adaptation and the development of IFM’s monitoring activity and economic studies.

President

Lionel Guerin - Executive President, French Federation of Menswear Industries

Members

Pascal Morand, Executive President, Federation of Haute Couture and Fashion
François-Marie Grau - General Delegate, French Federation of Women's Ready-to-Wear
Pierre-François Le Louët - President, French Federation of Women's Ready-to-Wear
Virgile Caillet - General Delegate, Union Sport & Cycle
Jean-Philippe Frey - Head of Economic Intelligence, Union Sport & Cycle
Pierric Chalvin - General Delegate, UNITEX
Bernadette Fulton - General Secretary, Union des Industries Textiles (UIT)
Joelle Da Fonseca - Head of Economic and European Affairs, Union des Industries Textiles (UIT)
Denis Ferrand - Executive Director, COE Rexecode
Pascale Florant - General Secretary, COFREET
Frédéric Galinier - Deputy Director, Federation of Haute Couture and Fashion
Christophe Gazel - Executive Director, Institute for the Promotion and Study of Furnishings (IPEA)
Hervé Huchet - Men's Division Manager, Promas International and International Service Projects Department, French Federation of Women's Ready-to-Wear
Marie De Boissieu - Fashion and Luxury Project Director, Direction Générale des Entreprises (DGE)
France Lacoeuilhe - Fashion and clothing industries project manager, Ministry of the Economy and Finance, Direction Générale des Entreprises (DGE)
Gisele Anki-Zuccarello - Head of fashion and clothing industries, Ministry of Economy and Finance, Direction Générale des Entreprises (DGE)
Franck Lehuédé - Senior consumption project manager, CREDOC
Dorval Ligonnière - Research and Marketing Manager, French Footwear Federation
Marc Lolivier - General Delegate, Federation of E-commerce and Distance Selling (FEVAD)
Claire Vesque - Head of Economic Studies, Federation of e-commerce and distance selling (FEVAD)
Eric Mezin - General Delegate, UIT NORD
Paul Mouginot - Co-founder, DACO
Yohann Petiot - General Delegate, Alliance du Commerce
Edgard Schaffhauser - General Delegate, French Federation of Leather Goods
Karine Sfar - General Delegate, Knitwear and Lingerie Federation
Eric Sprung - Executive Director, Sprung Freres
Laurent Vandenbor - General Delegate, Mode Grand Ouest
Florence Bonnet-Toure - General Secretary, National Clothing Federation
Laurence Bazin - Communication Manager, Knitwear and Lingerie Federation