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IFA Paris wins the Gold Award at the 2026 Stratégies Trophies

Gold Award at the Stratégies Trophies 2026: A Recognition of Excellence

The Gold Award presented to IFA Paris at the Stratégies Trophies 2026 is a major distinction that rewards the school for its ability to push the boundaries of innovation in higher education. This prestigious award is given annually to the most creative initiatives in the educational sector. This time, it was IFA Paris' graduation fashion show, titled “Rebooting the Archives”, that won over the jury with its bold vision of fashion and pedagogy.

The training at IFA Paris is based on concrete projects and partnerships with major players in the industry, and the annual fashion show represents a true immersion in the world of fashion. This recognition is a testament to the school's constant commitment to offering dynamic education, grounded in market reality, and aligned with the current challenges of the industry.

A Pedagogical Model that Shapes Creative and Responsible Leaders

 

The 2025 edition of the fashion show “Rebooting the Archives”, which won the Gold Award, tackled the theme of reinventing the past to create a sustainable fashion for the future. This edition allowed students to reinterpret personal, cultural, and historical fashion archives to imagine a responsible fashion that looks forward. Upcycling, material revaluation, and textile innovation were at the heart of the students' creations, highlighting essential environmental and societal issues.

The Stratégies Award rewards a teaching approach that places students at the center of the contemporary challenges of fashion and design, while preparing them to meet the sector’s demands. IFA Paris students are not only trained to be creative but also to be responsible, integrating environmental and societal issues into their professional projects.

 

The “Rebooting the Archives” Fashion Show: A Showcase of Sustainable Creativity

The “Rebooting the Archives” fashion show highlighted the work of 35 young designers, with 135 original and eco-responsible outfits. Students were invited to explore personal, cultural, and historical archives to rethink fashion while integrating sustainable practices.

This fashion show was a truly immersive experience, featuring a meticulously designed set and a cast of industry professionals. The event brought together 350 prestigious guests, including representatives from major brands like VEJA, Vogue, ELLE, Galeries Lafayette, and Printemps, who were able to discover the talents of tomorrow.

The Gold Award at the Stratégies Trophées 2026 is more than a distinction — it reflects what IFA Paris has built over the years for its Fashion Designing & Creativity programs: a pedagogy that treats fashion as a living, responsible, and demanding discipline. For the school's students, the runway is not the end of their training. It is where it truly begins.