University & College Fashion and Textiles Trip To Paris

This upmarket Parisian shopping mecca holds free weekly fashion show on Fridays at 3pm on the seventh floor of the main Haussmann store in the Salon Opéra. A team of six professional models show off the latest trends by famous designers and couturier collections.

The Museum of Fashion and Textiles in the Louvre draws from its collections of over 81,000 works representing the history of costume from the French Regency period to the present day and textiles from the 7th century onwards as well as examples of interior design, furniture, objets d’arts, wallpaper, tapestry, ceramic art, glassware, and toys.

This museum is dedicated to the inspirational self-taught fashion designer who rose to international fame. The Pierre Cardin museum has over 200 mannequins dressed in the designer’s most iconic garments from dresses to coats, eveningwear, futuristic clothing and accessories, as well as a furniture collection designed by Pierre Cardin in the 1970s. Photo © Leoboudv.

Take a guided tour of Yves Saint Laurent’s old atelier, now a foundation-museum dedicated to his life and work. It was conceived by the designer and his business and romantic partner Pierre Bergé. More than 5,000 pieces of apparel are stored here including many donated by his long-standing clients, such as Catherine Deneuve and Loulou de la Falaise.

This historic factory has been used to make perfume since 1762. In 1926 it took the name of Parfumerie Fragonard as a tribute to the famous painter Jean-Honoré Fragonard. Students can take a guided tour to discover the procedures involved in creating fragrant perfumes, cosmetics and soaps. Then admire 3,000 years of perfume history in the private museum.

Look out from Paris’ highest roof terrace on the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower for unsurpassed views of the Eiffel Tower and iconic Parisian skyline. Students can explore the city’s layout and beautiful architecture, while enjoying the panoramic views, interactive exhibitions and 360° Café that make this a highlight on any tour to Paris.

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