Institut Français de la Mode 10th Anniversary

Intitut Français de la Mode is a school known for giving young designers the opportunity to get in touch with the real world, as well as teaching them a sense of craftsmanship combined with technical design. On April 14 the IFM put together an evening called 10 Years of Fashion & Accessory Design – celebrating 10 years since the school first opened, as well as highlighting the future designers work in front of many potential colleagues from the fashion industry.

Institut Français de la Mode 10th Anniversary

Divided into two parts, the first section of the night was titled ‘The Valorization of the IFM’s Creative Potential’, and it was filled with pieces from IFM’s designers that will go on sale in 2011, these included bags for Le Tanneur, glasses for Chantal Thomass and shoes for the Carel Label. Following this was a part of the evening entitled ‘The Valorication of Heritage’ – which focused on the people who have contributed to the worldwide identity of IFM. 20 accessorized looks were exhibited around the venue and were part of collaborations with Musée Galliera; medals were also given out to the referential contributors and historical partners of the IFM.

Institut Français de la Mode 10th Anniversary

The evening was followed by a party hosted with Standard Magazine – based on the idea that fashion in France is highly capable of attracting young talent as well as being able to renew itself and outshine the rest thanks to the use of design over the past 10 years of IFM. During the exhibition guests were given an illustrated publication based on the 10 years of design, with 1500 issues printed to be shared out to visitors and designers from 2000 to the present day.

“Design at the IFM can be summed up in a few words: selection of the best talent worldwide, French emulsion and international influence”. By encouraging designers to push their own boundaries, IFM is continuing to create designers with true passion and talent – by combining their strong individuality, IFM helps create a ‘pathway of stimulation’ for today’s creative generation

Institut Français de la Mode