Contour Fashion Paris Interfilière Trip
Key Information
Information
Application Deadline: 26/10/26 at 9:00 am
Opportunity type: Academic-led trips
Faculty: Technology, Arts and Culture
Ref: 10010444
Dates
Departure Date: 15/01/27
Return Date: 19/01/27
Student cost
£250: This is your estimated cost for travel and accommodation after deducting the £200 DMU Global bursary.
What’s not included: UK and in-country transfers, activities, entry fee (£35), visits, food, drink, and visa (if applicable).
Booking
Accommodation: Shared rooms in a hostel booked by DMU
Travel: Eurostar booked by DMU (students travel as a group)
Contact
General Enquiries: Global Mobility Office - dmuglobal@dmu.ac.uk
Trip Lead: Rachel Toner - rtoner@dmu.ac.uk
How to pay
Payment details: If offered a place, students will receive further information and will be asked to pay the student cost listed above. As mentioned, the DMU Global bursary has already been deducted from this.
Your application
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Trip Profile
Independence
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Trip price
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Trip duration
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Eligibility
Second and third-year Contour Fashion undergraduates and Contour Fashion Innovation MA students are eligible for this opportunity. There are 30 places available and a minimum of 15 participants are required for this opportunity to take place. Students are recommended to check the eligibility criteria before applying.
About
Trip description
The trip will encompass visiting the Paris Interfiliere trade show (£35), which is attended by industry on a global scale. Students will experience viewing garments and fabrics, and students will have the opportunity to network with global players from the more influential intimates companies. Students may engage with all activities within the Interfiliere show, which captures trend research, inspiration regarding garments, fabrics and trims, etc., in addition to trend presentations and fashion shows. There will be individual sustainability and technical research presentations in addition.
Students will participate in exclusive meetings with our industry partners, including Tian Hai Lace, Potencier and Union (SG) Embroideries, who regularly support the Contour Fashion programme through material sponsorship and collaborative projects. These sessions provide valuable insight into product development, sourcing, sustainability, innovation and current industry trends, while enabling students to build professional networks with leading international suppliers.
Paris is the perfect city to host this event as it is undoubtedly a destination home to world-renowned art galleries and a plethora of culturally diverse museums and world heritage sites; including contemporary and baroque architecture. All aspects of this trip to Paris are aimed at challenging design thinking for students’ final projects whilst providing a greater understanding of the sector.
The programme combines professional engagement, cultural enrichment and academic learning, enhancing students’ industry knowledge, creative practice and future employability.
Learning objectives
Participating in a DMU Global opportunity can help you develop a range of employability skills and competencies that enhance your studies. The objectives of this trip to Paris are: to experience the Paris Interfilière show, which is industry-aligned, and to experience exhibitions within Paris to enhance creative developments and industry liaison.
The trip enhances organisation and creative planning, and we encourage research to secure awareness of both the city and the details of the Interfiliere show. The students are encouraged to plan their time carefully and be sure to make the most of the creative inspiration offered to them during the trip. The students receive a booklet prior to the visit to highlight all the possible places to visit that are within reach and affordable. Post-show meetings confirm all learning and experiences, which are shared within the wider contour groups.
Cultural activities
Alongside the academic programme, students will have the opportunity to experience Paris as one of the world’s leading centres of fashion, art and culture. Free time and organised visits will enable students to explore the city’s renowned museums, galleries and iconic retail destinations, providing inspiration that directly supports their creative practice.
Students will also have the opportunity as part of the trip to meander around a variety of museums including the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, a museum of the decorative arts and design, located in the west wing of the Louvre, the Musée Jacquemart-André home to the finest private collection of artworks in Paris, and the Musee D’Orsay home to a vast collection of Impressionist art by Degas, Cézanne, Manet, Renoir, and Monet.
Retail visits will include internationally recognised department stores such as Galeries Lafayette, Printemps and Le Bon Marché, alongside independent boutiques, concept stores and vintage markets. These locations provide valuable insight into luxury retail, visual merchandising, trend forecasting and consumer experience.
A trip to Paris wouldn’t be complete without taking in the picture-perfect views so of course stop by the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and the Sacré-Cœur.