A one-of-a-kind educational institution
where Japan and France come together.
At ESMOD Tokyo, one of 18 campuses across 12 countries—including our prestigious main campus in Paris—you’ll be immersed in a truly global environment where cutting-edge fashion trends, diverse cultures, and fresh ideas come together. With English and French spoken daily, our multicultural campus is filled with the energy, inspiration, and international perspective you need to turn your dreams and vision into reality.
02At ESMOD Tokyo, many of our teachers—both Japanese and international—bring experience from leading global fashion brands and institutions. Through small-group instruction tailored to each student, we offer personalized guidance that bridges both global and uniquely Japanese perspectives.
Designer and freelance illustrator. A graduate of Studio Berçot, she has worked as a designer for renowned fashion houses including Balenciaga, Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Tory Burch, and Beautiful People.
Quoi studied Fashion Design (BA) and Regenerative Design (MA) at Central Saint Martins. After working in design for Chanel and Alexander McQueen, he launched his own namesake brand, 'Quoi Alexander', in Paris.
Graduated from a fashion college. After working as a patternmaker at Yohji Yamamoto, he moved to Italy where he worked as a planning patternmaker at Massimo Monteforte.
Graduated from Esmod Japon (now Tokyo campus). He worked as a patternmaker at JUN Co., Ltd., However Co., Ltd., and Sanei International Co., Ltd.
For students who dream of thriving in the global fashion industry, including France, the school offers programs such as the Esmod Paris campus 'Study Abroad Course' and the 'French National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts (CNAM) Course', which allows students to earn a bachelor's degree from the French National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts (CNAM) while studying in Japan.
According to the results of a large-scale survey conducted by CEO WORLD magazine, which surveyed 250,000 fashion industry executives, employees, media, educational institutions, and recruiters worldwide, the Esmod Group came in 5th in the global fashion education institutions rankings.
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)
United StatesParsons School of Design
United StatesAntoinette Westphal College of Media
Arts & Design
London College of Fashion, University
of the Arts London
ESMOD (École supérieure des
arts et techniques de la
mode)
Bunka Fashion College
Japan
Studied fashion design and patternmaking at Esmod Japon and Esmod Paris. In 1997, she launched TOGA, her first brand, based in Tokyo.
After graduating from Esmod Japon, he won the Grand Prize at the Kobe Fashion Contest. He then moved to Milan, where he gained attention during Milan Fashion Week. At the age of 23, he launched his own brand,
"HARUNOBUMURATA."
Graduated from Esmod Japon. After winning the Grand Prize at the Kobe Fashion Contest, she studied abroad in the UK. Upon returning to Japan, she became independent in 2015. She is a leading figure in figure skating costume design, having created costumes for Yuzuru Hanyu and Mao Asada.
What truly sets Esmod Tokyo apart from other fashion schools is our exceptionally high job placement rate for professional roles like designers and patternmakers. If you're aiming for a sales position, other schools may be an option—but if your goal is a professional career in fashion, Esmod Tokyo is the place for you!
02Compared to major fashion schools, Esmod Tokyo has a lot less students—it is just a fraction in size. So how is it that our students consistently win top prizes in fashion competitions? The answer lies in the exceptional technical skills we cultivate. Our results speak for themselves.
Esmod Tokyo sets the highest standards in the industry when it comes to advancement and graduation. That’s why every class and practical training session is taken seriously. From the number of class hours and assignments to the quality of the graduation collections, no other school comes close.
At the core of the Esmod Method is the belief that every student must study both Creative Design and Technical Design (Patternmaking). True creative expression—work that captivates—can only emerge when original ideas and the technical skills to realize them coexist within a single individual. This conviction is what sets Esmod apart.
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We believe that creation is about nurturing and allowing each student’s unique personality and potential to bloom in its own direction. Any Esmod Tokyo student knows that the distance between teachers and students is close.
03Esmod Tokyo is a melting pot of students from diverse backgrounds. While the majority are Japanese, over 20% are international students. The age range of our new students is also quite broad, including high school graduates, junior college graduates, university graduates, and working adults with professional experience. Language, culture, generations, and a passion for fashion—this diversity is the very source of our creativity.
At Esmod Tokyo, our dedicated teachers lead small-group classes that ensure personalized instruction. The curriculum integrates the cutting-edge sensibilities of Parisian design with Japan’s world-class skills in patternmaking and sewing. It also covers key areas such as textiles, digital technology, and AI—everything needed to become a skilled and versatile fashion professional.
This comprehensive course equips students—from complete beginners to aspiring professionals—with the essential technical skills and creative sensitivity needed to become designers or patternmakers. Renowned for its high standards and outstanding job placement record, the course is highly regarded within the fashion industry. Over the span of three years, students build a solid foundation in design, patternmaking, and sewing, progressing to advanced techniques and creative expression. By graduation, students are fully prepared to enter the professional fashion world as job-ready talent.
The English Course follows the same content and level as the Design and Creative Course. Classes are conducted in English during the first and second years, and in Japanese during the third year.
This course allows students to study at Esmod Paris as a seamless continuation of their education, aiming to become globally active fashion creators. As part of the same Esmod Group, the programs are well aligned, enabling students to smoothly deepen their learning even after transferring. Graduates of this course have gone on to work in prestigious Parisian maisons and other areas of the international fashion industry.
Designed for university graduates and working professionals with a foundational knowledge or experience in fashion, this accelerated program condenses the three-year Design and Creative Course into an intensive two-year curriculum. It offers the fastest path to becoming a fashion professional.
Esmod Tokyo celebrated its 40th anniversary last year. As we look toward the next 40 years, I assumed the role of President this January. My goal is to create an environment where young people’s dreams of a career in fashion can truly come to life. Although we are a small educational institution, our potential extends across the globe. To establish a high-value, sustainable fashion industry in our country, I am committed to harnessing the full strength of the Esmod Group. Please look forward to what’s to come at Esmod Tokyo!
Come experience the now of ESMOD Tokyo!
Why are over 90% of our students able to land creative positions—like designer and patternmaker—at top fashion brands?
You can experience the answer to that question at ESMOD SUMMER FESTIVAL 2025.
Join us to experience the now of ESMOD through a fashion show featuring current students and recent graduates, hands-on workshops using the ESMOD Method, and networking opportunities with instructors and students.
10:30〜11:30 Talk seminar by Satomi
Ito
13:00〜14:00 Fashion Show
14:30〜16:30 Workshop
17:00〜18:00 Networking Session /
Guidance
11:00〜12:30 School Tour & School Guidance
14:00〜16:30 Workshop
17:00〜18:00 Networking Session /
Guidance
ESMOD Tokyo Campus
Free
