Information on the 3 programs
These programs allow students with any educational background to focus on accomplishing their
professional goals in highly creative sectors: fashion, luxury, accessories (leatherwork, shoes, watchmaking, and sun glasses), perfume and cosmetic, and interior design.
3 professional programs:
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The certificates awarded are registered at the Répertoire National des Certifications
Professionnelles (RNCP)1, Niveau 1 (Master)
In Fashion Management (not creation or design)
These certificates give students the Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour (APS)
l’Institut Français de la Mode and La Fabrique are both recognized by the State, and the
Fashion and Luxury industries
Students are coached and guided in their search for internships
2 schools that are recognized by the Fashion and Luxury industry:
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La Fabrique is a member school of the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Paris Ile-deFrance. It is recognized by the textile and clothing industry, and aims to educate their
students by giving them both technical and managerial skills. La Fabrique graduates take up
positions such as Product Managers, Collection Managers, Production Managers, Quality
Managers, Purchasing, and Sourcing.
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The Institut Français de la Mode was founded in 1986 by industry professionals with the help
of the Ministère chargé de l’Industrie. It is also a member of the Conférence des Grandes
Ecoles (CGE). In 2014, 16 companies and company foundations supported the IFM. The IFM
graduates take up positions in Brand and Creation Management, Communication, Media, and
Retail.
Armand Thiery, Chanel, Chloé International, Christian Dior Couture, Disneyland Paris,
Fondation Pierre Bergé, Yves Saint Laurent, Fondation d’entreprise Hermès, Galeries
Lafayette, Groupe Eram, Groupe Etam, Kenzo, Louis Vuitton, L’Oréal Luxe, Le Printemps,
Vivarte, Saint Laurent Paris.
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www.cncp.gouv.fr/repertoire: “The Répertoire national des certifications professionnelles (RNCP) aims to provide both individuals and
companies up to date information on diplomas and certificates that later give real professional opportunities. These diplomas and
certificates facilitate access to employment opportunities, human resources management, and professional mobility.”
Program 1 : Programme Manager-développeur produit de la mode et de l’habillement (La
Fabrique)
Address: 8 avenue de la Porte de Champerret, 75017 Paris
Created in 1945
Program language: French
Recognition: RNCP certificate Niveau 1
Program duration: 24 months (12 months of classes, 12 months of internship)
Fees: 6000 euro Year 1, 4500 euro Year 2
Course content:
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Product creation and development (creation process and introduction to the market,
patronage…)
Industrial production (production and quality management…)
Purchasing (purchasing plan, negotiation, sourcing…)
Textile technology (textile materials, innovating and intelligent materials…)
Foundation classes (fashion culture, fashion marketing, industry focused English
language courses…)
Alumni employment positions:
• Purchasing and sourcing director - Zara
• Quality manager – Chanel
• Project manager – Louis Vuitton
« You don’t need to know how to sew and design to take this course. The teachers teach you the
basics. There is no need to be scared to apply for this course because you think you don’t have the
skills. » Clément, first year student with a business background
Program 2: Postgraduate degree in Fashion, Design and Luxury Management (IFM)
Address: Cité de la mode, 36, Quai d'Austerlitz - 75013 Paris
Created in 1986
Program language: French
Recognition: RNCP certificate Niveau 1, endorsed by the Ministry for Higher Education and Research
Program duration: 16 months (10 months of classes, 6 months of internship)
Fees: 12 500 euro
Course content :
• Fashion, luxury, design, perfume and cosmetic sector fundamentals courses
• Elective courses (brand analysis, business and brand creation…)
• Workshops in partnership with other schools (ESCP Europe, Ferrandi…)
• Course trips to the London College of Fashion, to Bocconi in Milan, to l’ISEM in Madrid
(courses and business visits)
Alumni employment positions:
• Merchandising Manager – Burberry – UK (Master 1 in Modern history and then the IFM)
• Manager – Nars Cosmetics – Dubaï (Business school then the IFM)
• Regional Manager –Christian Louboutin – China (Master’s in French then the IFM)
« We regularly recruit alumni from the IFM management program which gives an excellent
introduction to the Fashion sector employment positions. » Sidney Toledano, CEO, Christian Dior
Couture
Program 3: Postgraduate program in International luxury management (IFM)
Address : Cité de la mode, 36, Quai d'Austerlitz - 75013 Paris
Program language : English
Recognition : RNCP certificate Niveau 1
Program duration: 15 months (9 months of classes, 6 months of internship)
Fees: 19 500 euro
Course content :
• The course is structured around 7 themes: history and culture, “savoir faire” (know-how) and
luxury, creation and design, marketing, distribution and retail, operations, and management
tools
• Study tours
• French language courses
• Workshops
Alumni employment positions:
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General Manager – Thomas Pink – China (Master’s in French then the IFM)
Manager – Nars Cosmetics – Dubai (Business school then the IFM)
Regional Manager –Christian Louboutin – China (Master’s in French then the IFM)
“I decided to apply for IFM because of its reputation and its close links to the industry. All the
professors are professionals and give us firsthand information about what’s happening”, Cosima
Trausch (IFM/MSc Luxury 2014).
For applications and more information:
Jing Gao 33 1 55 65 54 57, [email protected]
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Master’s or Bachelor’s graduate
Degree obtained outside of France
The application process consists of 3 steps:
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Create your online application
Language and logic (La Fabrique) test, and a motivation interview in an interview centre
Final interview with the member school
Scholarship opportunities (CROUS, Fondation d’entreprises …). 40% of the IFM students have
scholarships.