Our Story

Founded in 1982 in Paris, IFA Paris has evolved over the years to become an international reference in fashion education. The school began with the launch of a Bachelor Fashion Design, with the aim of combining the heritage of French fashion with the modern, globalized world, before expanding its programs into Fashion Management and Marketing.
The school quickly distinguished itself through an educational approach focused on combining theory and practice, offering students an immersive learning experience. IFA Paris maintains close ties with companies in the industry through educational projects and professional events. These interactions enrich students’ learning and help prepare them for their search for internships, work-study placements and employment.

In 2024, IFA Paris joined forces with French fashion school Mode ESTAH, to create a stronger institution that shares a common goal: to offer students a unique fashion education that will enable them to turn their passion into a career.

Today, IFA Paris continues to innovate in its academic programs, adapting to changes in the fashion industry and incorporating the latest fashion technologies and trends, with a focus on sustainability. The school remains a place of excellence, where future fashion professionals can develop their skills, nurture their creativity and prepare to succeed in the constantly evolving fashion sector.

At IFA Paris, our mission is to shape the future leaders of the fashion industry. Leveraging our Parisian heritage and commitment to academic excellence, we are dedicated to offering a first-class education that combines tradition with innovation.

We strongly believe in the importance of equipping our fashion school students, not only with the technical skills necessary to succeed in their field, but also with an in-depth understanding of the cultural, economic and social trends that shape the fashion industry. That’s why our teaching approach is designed to be both thorough and inclusive, encouraging creativity, leadership and entrepreneurship among our students.

As an international institution, we strive to create a diverse and stimulating learning environment, where students’ perspectives and ideas are valued. We believe that by bringing together talents from around the world, we can inspire innovation and push the boundaries of creativity.

In collaboration with companies in the industry, we are committed to providing our students with opportunities to put their learning into practice through internships, work-study placements, collaborative projects and networking events.

At the IFA Paris fashion school, we are driven by a passion to educate the next generations of fashion designers, professionals and entrepreneurs who will shape the future of Luxury and Fashion.