Inside French Fashion Schools: Cultivating the New Generation
How the Elite Institutions of France are Shaping the Future of Global FashionIntroduction: French Fashion EcosystemFrench preeminence in fashion is no chance; it has taken years to build through a calculated blend of all the trifecta elements of art, commerce and education. Some of the biggest players in French fashion include the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM), ESMOD and La Cambre Mode(s) serve as gatekeepers of tradition and incubators of innovation. This article investigates the ways these schools preserve the legacy of sartorial France while preparing students for modern-day challenges like sustainability, disruption of digital and globalization.The Historical Roots of French Fashion Education1.1 Rise of Haute Couture and Different Apprenticeship Models
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