Paris Fashion Safari Innovation

About Safari Innovation

• This immersive 1-week course offers participants a transformative journey from the realms of traditional craftsmanship and heritage to the forefront of fashion tech and innovation in a major fashion capital: London or Paris. It serves as a platform for individuals to explore the evolution of fashion, leveraging both cultural legacies and cutting-edge technologies to create meaningful connections and pioneering designs.

• Participants are tasked with reimagining elements of traditional craft (e.g. from Indonesian Batik or Ikat), heritage designs, and cultural motifs from Indonesia and British or French backgrounds. Through this creative process, they will bridge the gap between past and future, infusing contemporary fashion silhouettes with a blend of historical richness and technological innovation. Guided by experienced professors with diverse expertise, including a focus on fashion tech and innovation, participants will embark on an exploratory journey to push the boundaries of creativity and craftsmanship.

• Upon completion of the Fashion Innovation Safari, participants will receive a Beyond Form Education and PDLM completion certificate, with assessments conducted at the conclusion of the week-long course. Additionally, projects that demonstrate exceptional innovation and creativity will be eligible for a Special Award from Beyond Form, recognizing the seamless integration of heritage craft and fashion tech. This accolade includes a mentorship session and opportunities for further exploration of fashion tech innovations.

What you’ll learn:

• How fashion has and is shaping the major fashion capitals by diving deep into every aspect of the host city.

• Develop practical and theoretical skills in design, innovation, and technology, leading you to reflect on where and how you sit as an individual in the fashion industry.

• Experience first-hand what the city has to offer through guided visits, local-speakers, and taster sessions.

What you’ll leave with:

• A complete foundational overview of the host city through the lens of fashion and taster of what it might be like studying or working in the city.

• A portfolio of work from the week’s activities, learnings, and reflections.

• An understanding of the host city’s culture, local people, offering and more.

Safari Project:

• Practical & Theoretical workshops:

  Covering topics such as fashion designs that shaped the city, wearable tech, digital retail experiences, and more. Hands-on activities and demonstrations led by industry experts and innovators, you’ll learn and hear about how fashion is created and consumed within the city.

• Retail Tour:

  Exploring fashion districts, iconic landmarks, boutiques, and concept stores. Discover iconic retail destinations such as Le Marais in Paris, Selfridges in London, Printemps in Paris, Battersea Power Station in London, and more.

• Fashion Exhibitions:

  Gain exclusive access to some of the world’s most famous tradeshows such as Tranoï, Premiere Vision, and more. See first-hand fashion brands and suppliers from around the world in place.

• Guest Speakers:

  Hear from local professionals and companies making fashion work for them in the city. It’s your opportunity to be inspired by individuals

The Fashion Innovation Safari combines theory, practical application, cultural immersion, and city visits. It is split into two sections:

Structure:

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Cultural Immersion & City Visits:

• Museum Visits:

  Get inspired by history’s most famous creators such as Monet and Dali at world-renowned galleries like the Victoria & Albert Museum in London or the Musée d’Orsay in Paris.

• Sightseeing:

  Have down time visiting some world-famous sights and feel like a true local – think views over Paris at the Sacré Coeur or river walks on London’s South Bank.

• Culture Sessions:

  The ultimate immersion activities so you can really understand local life for example wine & cheese tasting in Paris, or afternoon tea in London. These moments are designed to give participants a space for reflection whilst on the safari.

Course Schelude 2025

• In PDLM Fashion Institute you can Learn as Technical Basic between Fashion Design and Pattern Making With Duration 1 Month

• In Paris you can Learn as Future Fashion Technology With Duration 1 Week (5 Days Learning and 2 Days Cultural Exchange)

PDLM

Paris

February, and June 2025

January, April, Mei 2025

What You can Learn ?

Retail Safari

Walking tour: exploring fashion districts, iconic landmarks, boutiques, and concept stores.

Fashion Tech Workshop

Practical: covering topics such as wearable tech, augmented reality, and digital retail experiences. Handson activities and demonstrations led by industry experts and innovators.

Paris Fashion Ecosystem

Theory: historical context, key players, and industry dynamics.

Tranoï Exhibition

Guided visit to the Tranoi fashion trade show, providingstudents with exposure to global fashion brands, designers, and collections.

Premiere Vision Trade Show

Guided visit to Premiere Vision, the premier global event for fashion professionals. Exposure to innovative materials, textile trends, and industry innovations and shaping the future of fashion.

Fab Lab & Launching a Contemporary Brand Workshop

Draw inspiration from Paris and Lebanon to fulfil project brief.

Admission

• Recommended level of English is IELTS 5.5 (to fully understand and follow the course). The IELTS certificate is not required, but we just want to be certain that you will be able to comprehend the course.

• Min. 16 years old (Paris, Istanbul) and 13 years old (Online)

• Interest in luxury business and fashion management

• Documents to provide (in English or translated to English by a certified translator):

• Fill in the online application form

• CV/Resume

• Copy of passport

• Passport photo