Atelier Chardon Savard

✨ Paris Visit
✈️ 2022: New Fashion Adventures For TaF.tc Students!


About the Trip

8 TaF.tc students spent 10 days in Paris last May. They were warmly welcomed by our long-time partner Atelier Chardon Savard. Together with ACS, we have been organizing fashion trips between Paris and Singapore since 2016! Time flies! This was the first trip to Paris since Covid… We are so pleased to announce that they are back on schedule! Do not miss our future trips!

During their stay, the group was accompanied by Louise Clément, International Business Development Senior Executive at TaF.tc and a former Parisian! Here is a sneak peek at everything they got the chance to see and experiment throughout their stay in France:

- 5 days training at ACS’s historical headquarter, in the centre of Paris
=> a well-balanced mix between styling and fashion illustration course. They explored what the concept of creative process is through hybridization and experimentation.

- 1 day visit of the iconic Parisian fashion districts
=> The Rue Saint Honoré and Avenue Montaigne have no more secrets for our students! And you know what? The flagship stores from the major luxury fashion houses such as Dior, Balenciaga, Balmain, Chanel, Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, etc. were part of the itinerary...

- 3 visits to fashion museums
=> The Louvre, the Palais Galliera, as well as the Centre Pompidou were on the bucket list!

- 1 day visit to a fake fur Parisian company
=> TaF.tc students had the opportunity to visit ECOPEL, a faux-fur artisan company working with all the major fashion brands willing to change the world. We talked about the future of fashion, creativity, sustainability, innovations and animal-free garments.

- 2 fashion shows
=> ACS invited our students to attend their two very exclusive yearly fashion shows! Front row! And with an exclusive access to the backstage!

So. Do you want to be next? Are you illing to gain new skills and enlarge your business network, all while enjoying the sight and sounds of a buzzling metropolis?! Sign up here to register your interest for our May trip to France! To find out more, you can contact us atlouiseclement@taftc.org

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Nett Fee Payable

S$ 7,564.34

including 7% GST,
after 70% SSG funding
Application Fee
$192.60
including 7% GST

Funding Support

✅ SkillsFuture Credits of up to $1,000
✅Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) funding available. Call 6260 0777 to check your balance.
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Nett Fee Payable

S$ 2,851.34

including 7% GST,
after 70% SSG and 20% SFMCES funding
Application Fee
$192.60
including 7% GST

Funding Support

✅ SkillsFuture Credits of up to $1,500
Contact our programme advisors about installment options!

Nett Fee Payable

S$ 7,564.34

including 7% GST,
after 70% SSG funding
Application Fee
$192.60
including 7% GST

Funding Support

Contact our programme advisors about installment options!

Nett Fee Payable

S$ 25,214.55

including 7% GST
Application Fee
$695.50
including 7% GST

Funding Support

Contact our programme advisors about installment options!

Fees

We are proud to see our alumni flourish in the fashion industry, whether they are hired by the likes of ALDO and Melissa or carving their own path as brand owners.
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“I wanted to create my own shoes to solve a problem for myself and other women like myself. The best thing was the fact that it was condensed - it was only going to be about 13 weeks, so I could do it very easily. I love the staff: they've been really helpful, really encouraging, really supportive, and they really do take your viewpoints on board. I now have some real knowledge of what goes into making shoes.”

Shola Asante

Co-Founder of Sante + Wade
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Practical Industry Knowledge

Our trainers are practitioners in the fashion industry today - so if they're teaching it, they've experienced it too. Everything you learn at TaF.tc can be applied to your professional life in fashion and will be taught through interactive workshops, whether online or in TaF.tc's Footwear and Bags Lab.
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Global Network of Entrepreneurs and Experts

As the industry becomes more interconnected, so does our network. Our partners, contacts, and advisors are as close to home as Thailand or Japan and as far as Italy or the UK. Tap into a professional community built over decades of industry immersion.
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Post-Graduate Career Support

We are committed to preparing you for success in the industry. Our career support connects you to jobs available on the market, opportunities for further studies, and resources to help you start your own brand. Whether you've just started your programme or just graduated, we're here for you.

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Sergio Franco Aniorte

CEO at Sample Room & Teacher at Arsutoria School
Having been exposed to the Footwear industry through his family’s business in Spain and completing his studies at Arsutoria, Sergio has years of experience in the industry from working as a pattern maker for Manolo Blahnik, a product manager at H.H. Brown, and as a teacher at his alma mater. Sergio also founded Sample Room in 2014 where he offers services from design inception to production and continues to work with brands in Europe, South America, and Asia.
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Richard Siccardi

CEO at Arise.S & Teacher at Arsutoria School
Always in love with shoes, Richard Siccardi started as a pattern maker in an Italian factory that was producing luxury ladies footwear. He then became a teacher at Arsutoria and specialized in providing skills to the next generation of shoe designers. He also started his own company Arise.S to help start-ups and established brands in the shoe business.
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Vrinda Gupta

Founder of TEAL, Designer & Consultant
Vrinda has been in the footwear industry for over 12 years now with experience in retail, buying, brand creation, and consulting for upcoming footwear brands. Her label TEAL is a one stop shop for handcrafted, exquisite shoes and includes services like designing, prototype making, brand management, and consulting.

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FAQs

Do I need any background knowledge about the Fashion Industry?

Not at all! You can enrol for our Diploma programme without any prior experience, as long as you have a passion for fashion!

Where will the Diploma be held?

The Diploma will be done both online via Zoom, and offline at our Thye Hong Campus (near Redhill MRT).

How much is the full Diploma programme?

The cost of the Footwear Diploma is S$7,151.32 for Singaporeans and PRs, and S$2,824.32 for Singaporeans above 40 years old.

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Will TaF.tc support me with my Fashion career after graduating?

Yes we will! Whether it's through promoting your brand on our alumni portal THE LABEL SG, or providing mentorships and consultations to further your studies, we’ve got your back! Talk to us to find out more!

Will I get a certificate upon completion?

Most definitely! Upon completion of your Diploma programme, you will be awarded a hardcopy WSQ Diploma certificate from us, and you can also access the softcopy via your MySkillsFuture portal!

Is TaF.tc's Diploma recognised?

As an Edutrust and Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) certified training centre, with 11 top fashion schools recognising our Diplomas for accreditation programmes like Paris College Of Art and Atelier Chardon Savard, TaF.tc continues to stay in line with leading national and international fashion industry standards.

How are the courses conducted and assessed?

The courses are conducted in the form of lectures, discussions, demonstrations, case studies, practical exercises, and hands-on activities. You will then be assessed on the work you have done with a final evaluation at the end of every course.

What will the Diploma cover?

The Footwear Diploma will be split into 5 main categories which will cover the fundamentals of footwear, design & sketching, business modules, shoemaking, and a final capstone project to wrap up everything you’ve learnt in the Diploma.
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Are there any pre-requisites?

You can join our Diploma programme if you’re aged 16 years and above and have either: at least 3 GCE 'O' Level credits with a minimum of C6 including English and Mathematics, or ES WSQ Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 and above, or an Advanced Certificate from TaF.tc.
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