The Men's silhouette, inspired by Thom Browne
The Bachelor 2project is a plunge into the world of American designer Thom Browne. The idea is not to copy, but to understand, to assimilate the codes and reinterpret them.. The aim is to create a men's silhouette that bears the Thom Browne imprint, while affirming each student's own creative vision. The silhouette is compulsory, consists of a shirt and pants. This project takes up tailoring, i.e. the art of creating the art of creating / wearing tailor-made garmentsinspired by traditional costumes, but revisited with a modern twist to match today's trends. In 2025tailoring focuses on precise cuts and assertive shoulders, combining classic elegance with modernity and a structured silhouette, for a professional and creative look..
From analysis to creation
This project is more than just a question of style. It's a pedagogical challenge that encourages students to explore different facets of men's fashion design in several key stages.
- Understanding people, tailoring and codes:
- It's important to understand how Thom Browne speaks to menWhat inspires him, how he plays with the codes of tailoring. Technical mastery: Tailoring is the basis. You need to know about cuts, materials and construction techniques to be able to create meaningful garments.
- Thom Browne is an expert in the art of shaking up convention. The aim is to understand how he does it, and how students can be inspired to create innovative silhouettes.
- Styling and adaptation :
- An essential tool for laying the foundations of your creation is the moodboard. Images, colors, materials... Everything must be be consistent.
- Sketches must be adapted to the reality of the materials. You have to think about how it's going to fall, how it's going to behave once cut and assembled.
- The silhouette must be designed as a whole. Shirt and pants must respond to each other, complement each other, create visual harmony.
- Technique and details :
- Volumes are important, but it's the details that make the difference. Stitching, finishing touches, embellishments... These are also the opportunity to give free rein to students' imaginations because there are no constraints.
- Makinga striped shirt with a few mandatory technical constraints, such as a collar, button placket and cuffs.
Makingpants with a zipper fly or button placket.
Personalized follow-up
Students are never left to their own devices: throughout the project, they benefit from personalized support provided by by experts in in their field. These professionals guide students every step of the way, from conception to completionsharing their experience of styling and model making. The basics of pattern-making are covered, as well as the transformation of models and the choice of materials, enabling students to develop both their creativity and their technical know-how.
The project is organized around several highlights: a workshop for fabrication workshop allows students to from theory to practicetheir creations. A alterations and fitting sessions to perfect each piece before the final presentation. The delivery of the creations marks the culmination of the project, a real moment of recognition for the work accomplished.
A professional photo shoot will bring out the best in the creations at the beginning of May, enabling students to build up a high-quality portfolio in their second year of their Bachelor's degree. This project represents a real challenge, but also a unique opportunity for each student to push back their limits, affirm their creativity and to make their mark in the industry.
