STANDING THROUGH THE TIDE OF TIME S Once a royal court master tailor for the Empress Eugénie, wife of Emperor Napoleon III, Alex was the reason why ESMOD PARIS WAS RENOWNED FOR 170 YEARS AROUND THE WORLD, flourished and Lavigne’s contribution to the became ESMOD International world of fashion education which still stands tall today. continues with the publication of his first cutting manual It was founded in 1841 as containing intricate tailoring the first fashion school in the methods, principles of pattern world. Now, it is enriched with drafting and illustrations igne a colorful fashion education for various body types and history of almost two centuries. postures, a required knowledge in fashion schools that era and still relevant to this day. v Thereafter, Lavigne invented the measuring tape and the draping mannequin, known as the ‘Lavigne Bust’. La Alexis Guerre- Alexis The One Academy & ESMOD Paris Lead A World-Class Fashion Education A MERGER OF PIONEERS Both institutions share a similar vision which is prioritising the pillars of success - outstanding results. With The One Academy’s “Masters Train Masters” teaching philosophy, ESMOD’s programmes are delivered with a practical teaching approach taught by industry experienced lecturers. These become the key elements to becoming the next generation of creative leaders in the fashion world. 1 9 2 3 4 6 5 15 10 7 12 14 13 8 17 16 18 11 20 19 1 ESMOD OSLO -Norway- 2-6 ESMOD ROUBAIX ESMOD RENNES ESMOD PARIS ESMOD BORDEAUX ESMOD LYON -France- 7-8 13-14 ESMOD TUNIS ESMOD KYOTO ESMOD SOUSSE ESMOD TOKYO -Tunisia- -Japan- 9 15 ESMOD MOSCOW ESMOD ISTANBUL -Russia- -Turkey- 10-11 16 ESMOD BEIJING ESMOD DAMASCUS ESMOD GUANGZHOU -Syria- -China- 17 12 ESMOD BEIRUT ESMOD SEOUL -Lebanon- International Network & -South Korea- 18 ESMOD DUBAI -United Arab Emirates- 19 ESMOD Jakarta -Indonesia- 20 ESMOD KUALA LUMPUR World Class -Malaysia- Recognition Education Highlights Vanessa Chua Yen May Esmod Kuala Lumpur 01 Student consulting our fashion design lecturer during class. 02 ESMOD Kuala Lumpur hosts ESMOD International in Kuala Lumpur for a critique session hours before its fashion show. 03 / 04 The masterpieces by ESMOD Kuala Lumpur students. 02 Why 01 03 04 ESMOD Comprehensive Internationally- Professional Focused International Practical Programme Recognised Industry Classes Exposure Experience Students will learn both fashion design and Qualification Lectures Classes are kept small and focused in order for ESMOD Kuala Lumpur students will be able to Students will also have the opportunity pattern making concurrently. Where most fashion lecturers to communicate better with students. gain international exposure from seminars, visits for industry company internship through design schools only teach either the creative aspect Graduates of ESMOD Kuala Lumpur will be able Our teaching staff comprise of actively The lower lecturer-student ratio allows for more to fashion houses, sharing sessions and be part of industrial collaborations. This is an avenue effective immersion and practice. the intercontinental fashion scenes. for students to practice the knowledge that of fashion design or the skill-based tailoring, to pursue their degree and masters programmes practicing professionals in the fashion industry. they have acquired during their studies. students of ESMOD Kuala Lumpur will learn in other ESMOD schools around the world. Only top-notch professionals are invited to how to do both— to design their full personal ESMOD is also renowned worldwide and recognised conduct our lectures, enabling students to be collection and to produce their own patterns. by many international fashion houses, thus opening exposed to the contemporary practices of the These creative and practical skills will increase a myriad of opportunities for our graduates’ real-world fashion industry. All teaching staff our graduates’ employability in the industry. venture into the fashion showground. are also approved by ESMOD International to maintain a high standard of academic quality. Overview Kirane Anne Madius Esmod Kuala Lumpur Photo by Ryan Chiu First Insight into the World of Fashion The first year emphasises the learning of basic knowledge and understanding of the fashion industry. Students will be exposed to fashion trends and will develop an understanding about the value of colours, the different types Fashion of textiles and the fundamentals of figure Design drawing techniques. Students will learn to convert these understandings into To ensure that students gain the best creative sketches and into technical skills in designing and pattern making, detailed drawings. These accumulated they will also learn in-depth knowledge The Diploma in Fashion skills will be applied throughout the of fabrics, colours and trends while Design & Pattern Making production of a collection learning how to keep up with the is a 3-year programme in the final year. industry’s standards. Students will consisting of 6 semesters. also learn the basics in marketing The programme combines that will help them define the target market, promotion and merchandising. the creative side of fashion Winnie Lee Zhen Ying French Esmod Kuala Lumpur Through this understanding, students designing with practical will learn how to work closely and skills of pattern making. Language communicate effectively with designers, producers, production managers and Both aspects are taught The French language is planned for 6 distributors while working on patterns semesters, out of which 4 are compulsory. to produce a successful collection. concurrently to ensure that The other 2 courses are offered as options. graduates become completely The language component is incorporated self-sufficient in the concept to prepare students for the possibility of continuing their education in ESMOD Paris. and creation of a collection Semester 1 Throughout the year, students also need and are equipped to meet the • Fashion Design 1 to refer to material and work with a medium • Pattern Making 1 demands of the international that carries the French language. This language Year • French Language 101 fashion industry. preparation is important for students who • Language & Communication Skills opt to go on a study travel trip to ESMOD Paris for further exploration and work. Semester 2 Pattern Making • Fashion Design 2 • Pattern Making 2 The training at ESMOD schools covers Further Your • French Language 102 the two principal methods of pattern • Malaysian Studies* Fashion Studies making – flat pattern making as well as drape/modelling directly onto the Lavigne For students who would like to further their * MPU compulsory subjects fashion design studies after their 3rd year, Bust (draping mannequin). In this process, Note: Students will be learning colour theory, they can pursue their postgraduate studies at students will translate their initial drawings history of fashion, fashion marketing, fashion ESMOD Paris or selected ESMOD schools.* into draping and pattern making that will illustration, textile, computer software for *Students must fulfill entry requirements. be used to form a prototype. The method of modelling directly onto the Lavigne Bust fashion, flat drawing, style analysis, sewing was first taught at ESMOD schools and techniques, draping & grading, computer-aided is a crucial and advantageous method of pattern making (Lectra), industrial pattern Pattern Making. Students will learn pattern drafting and fabric & supplies selection. making concurrently which is the technical side of any fashion businesses like the clothing, film, television and media or theatre industry. Sia Yi Ting Esmod Kuala Lumpur Specialising / Final Collection The realisation of a personal collection becomes the students’ main focus in their third year. There Semester 1 will be a few specialised areas that • Advanced Pattern Making students can choose: Womenswear Womenswear and/or Menswear or Menswear, or both. Through this, • Womenswear and/or students will be able to discover and Menswear Specialisation • French Language 202 express their own individual styles • Community Services* Discovering as they learn in-depth skills relating Ideas and to trends, materials and detailed Semester 2 research methods to enhance the • Merchandising & Marketing individual characteristics of each Communications Creativity • Personal Collection designer’s collection. • Portfolio Presentation The second year enables students • French Language 203 to produce their own personal workbook that allows them to * MPU compulsory subjects discuss, analyse and journal their Note: Students will be learning textile own progress. The purpose of the Year fashion marketing, research & design, workbook is to allow students to Year personal style illustration, trend-analysis, learn how to approach conventional specialisation project preparation, commissioned work successfully advanced sewing techniques, grading & pattern making, computer-aided pattern through further-strengthened making (Lectra) and personal collection. methods and analysis of fashion trends. Students will learn that true creativity can only come after understanding certain boundaries. Students will apply their skills which they have acquired during Personal their first two years of the course Strengths to produce realistic designs, technical Upon completing their final year, drawings that can be translated into students should possess knowledge Students continue to gain Semester 1 a flat pattern cutting and into a set and skill in creating individual labels knowledge