Facilities
WORKSHOP
Where Ideas Become Fashion Reality
The Workshop & Sewing Studio at ESMOD Jakarta is a fully equipped, industry-standard space where students bring their designs to life through hands-on practice. Featuring professional sewing machines and complete garment-making tools, this studio replicates a real fashion atelier environment—allowing students to develop technical skills, precision, and craftsmanship while working on their own creations from concept to finished piece.
PATTERN MAKING
A Curated Collection of Fashion Knowledge
The ESMOD library offers exclusive access to over 4,000 books and 40 years of archives in Fashion Design and Fashion Business, covering fashion, textiles, creative industries, management, and sustainable development. Located at the La Rochefoucauld campus, this space—open Monday through Friday—also houses the Lavigne collection, which includes rare publications such as L’Art dans le Costume (1885–1943). Two online research platforms, Clarivate and the Harper’s Bazaar U.S. archives, further enrich this valuable resource.
DIGITAL LAB
A Collection of Our Fashion Legacy
Since 1841, ESMOD has preserved a unique heritage collection, tracing 180 years of innovation through patents, pattern-making methods, handwritten notebooks, and templates. This remarkable resource continues to inspire researchers, historians, and students, fueling their critical thinking and creativity. The study collection— a living archive of garments and accessories spanning from 1750 to today— enriches a multidisciplinary approach that connects fashion, history, art, and technology. Finally, the alumni collection celebrates ESMOD’s creativity and educational excellence, reflecting the school’s stylistic and intercultural evolution over time.
LIBRARY
Where Learning Transforms into Creation
The ESMOD study collection—a living archive of garments and accessories from 1750 to the present day—enriches multidisciplinary education by connecting fashion, history, culture, and technology. A unique resource in France, it inspires both students and professionals through exceptional pieces ranging from everyday garments to conceptual creations. Regular educational sessions ensure its active integration into the curriculum. ESMOD reaffirms its role as a visionary leader in the transmission of craftsmanship and artistic values. This one-of-a-kind heritage continues to inspire current and future generations, bridging tradition and innovation.
exhibition space
A Showcase of Graduate Excellence and Creative Legacy
The Alumni Collection pays tribute to the creative energy and stylistic expertise that define ESMOD. Reflecting the school’s pedagogical evolution and exceptional craftsmanship, this collection celebrates the intercultural diversity and excellence of graduates who have shaped ESMOD’s legacy.
student lounge
The Foundation of Structure, Form, and Design
Alexis Lavigne, founder of ESMOD, revolutionized fashion with several major inventions. In 1847, he created the flexible measuring tape—now an essential tool for all tailors—and developed a cutting and grading method that allowed patterns to be precisely adapted to different sizes. In 1854, he designed and produced the first dress form for men, women, and children, used for both fittings and garment display. These innovations, preserved in ESMOD’s heritage collection, laid the foundation for modern pattern making and continue to inspire today’s teaching and contemporary design.