Founded in Paris in 1841, the École Supérieure des Arts et Techniques de la Mode (ESMOD) is one of the world’s top fashion institutes, with 22 campuses in 15 countries.
ESMOD and Lectra have been partners for more than 20 years. Over the years, the pair have worked together to train professionals in computer-aided design (CAD) to meet the industry’s growing demand. After offering a course in Lectra’s pattern-making solution, the school has gone a stepfurther and inaugurated an advanced course for final year student based around Lectra’s 3D virtual prototyping solution, Modaris Expert 3D.
“In the world of fashion, Lectra is the reference in terms of technology and expertise”
Director of ESMOD International, the school’s parent institution
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An increasing need for well-rounded young professionals led ESMOD to choose Lectra as its privilege technology partner. ESMOD wanted to give its students a competitive advantage no matter where they decide to work and regardless of specialization.
“We created an advanced pattern-making module based on Lectra 3D technology in response to industry demand for professionals trained on the software”
Director of ESMOD International, the school’s parent institution
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Bonini is confident that this module will bring out graduates’ pattern-making skills and help them find jobs more easily. A whole new generation of skilled pattern makers will graduate well-rounded, with skills in both patternmaking and 3D virtual prototyping.