For the last 180 years the AICP has been managed by a highly-qualified team of experts.

Composed of experts in patternmaking, draping and head clothing engineers and technical fashion designers from some of the most famous design houses on the planet (Haute-couture and ready-to-wear) the AICP's academic curriculum is based upon hands-on knowledge , vision and experience in garment contruction.

Since the school was founded in 1830 many of our graduating working professionals consider AICP the number-one reference in patternmaking. Our team of experts also provide training workshops to international design and clothing manufacturing teams; and supply the most cutting-edge techniques and know-how in the clothing business today.

The Vauclair group's diverse and multi-faceted expertise in fashion media, in style and trend forecasting, range and garment development; consulting services and garment construction techniques have come together to form a unique dressmaking academy.

Vauclair's highly qualified experts(for students and clothing manufacturers) create the ideal educational facility to understand, master and competitively prepare for the ever-changing fashion industry.

For the last 180 years the AICP has been the only school in Paris (international fashion capital of the world) specialising in patternmaking and garment construction.