Fashion Design & Culture

Experience firsthand the skill, vision, creativity, and mastery that combine to make Paris one of the fashion capitals of the world. In this hands-on course, students are the designer, the fabricator, and the artisan. With a fashion insider as your guide, learn about the entire fashion ecosystem, from sourcing fabric to designing and wearing your own creations. Learn how to conceptualize and actualize design ideas from a variety of inspiring inputs. Practice figure drawing and deepen knowledge of fashion history. Use sustainable fashion techniques to inform design choices. Explore Paris’ fashion districts, trace trends at the Musée de la Mode et du Textile or Palais Galliera, and consider the impact of iconic brands like Louis Vuitton, Hermès, and Cartier, which call Paris home. Learn how Paris positions itself in global fashion as a champion of both tradition and innovation, exploring the business on the runway and behind the scenes.