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Cholet, France's leading fashion school
The Choletais fashion industry is not resting on the laurels of its glorious past. Today, it is preparing its future by training young people and adults in its professions. Two specialized high schools, one public and one private, Jeanne Delanoue and Fernand Renaudeau, have successfully weathered the decades by adapting their content to the needs of companies.
Bocage Avenir Couture, the beauty of collective action
In the heart of the Deux-Sèvres region, Bocage Avenir Couture embodies a unique vision of French garment making. At the crossroads of traditional craftsmanship, social commitment and high-end standards, this workshop makes flou / soft dressmaking pieces in the most delicate materials for the most prestigious Home brands. The company represents a collective adventure driven by passion and resilience.
The 19M opens doors to French savoir-faire of excellence
By bringing together twelve exceptional professions, an exhibition gallery and a café in a single building, Chanel is preserving exceptional savoir-faire and enabling the general public, especially young people, to discover it in a relaxed way.
Textile du Maine: the highest standards of floutier savoir-faire
Textile du Maine has embodied the prestige of French savoir-faire since 1984. Founded by Sylvie Chailloux and now run by her son Nicolas Tréhard, this Pays de la Loire-based workshop specializes in high-end and luxury women's ready-to-wear, with a mastery of materials ranging from chiffon to jersey and leather, to create unique pieces in flou / soft dressmaking and ultra soft draping / flou.
IFM: a school of excellence for technical professions
Since its merger with the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture, the Institut Français de la Mode has given new impetus to technical training courses that combine French savoir-faire with modern technology.
L'Atelier Boivin, France's last historic cravatier
In the heart of Paris for over a century, Atelier Boivin has perpetuated a unique savoir-faire in garment making for silk accessories, from ties and ascots to bow ties and scarves. Nestled on rue Réaumur, this historic workshop stands out for its meticulous workmanship, for demanding high-end and luxury customers.





