Faculty members are seasoned professionals with an array of experience, opening doors to the industry so you are connected to what’s happening in this fast-changing field. For a long time, their trades were considered outdated and with no future. Today, companies that make clothing or accessories in France according to age-old ‘savoir-faire’ are officially recognized through a certification. In just three years as Schiaparelli’s artistic director, this Texan designer has made his mark, and by creating for celebrities such as Lady Gaga or Beyoncé, has built a bridge between haute couture and pop culture.

The symbolic association of clothing items …