Fashion Miniatures in Paris
Fashion Miniatures in Paris offers a rare opportunity to explore the craft of couture fashion from creative, cultural and scholarly perspectives.
Each day has been lovingly curated to weave together the art of making, the history of fashion, and the cultural magic of Paris. Mornings unfold in the inspiring atelier of La Couture Brigade, where you’ll enjoy the expert guidance of Jane Taylor-Bouvard in crafting your own fashion miniature—learning the techniques and traditions that have defined Parisian elegance for generations. Afternoons invite you into the city’s beating heart of style, as April Calahan and Rebecca Devaney lead you through hidden ateliers, storied archives, and world-renowned museums. Along the way, you’ll uncover the materials, the makers, and the visionary designers who have shaped Paris’s enduring love affair with fashion and made it the glittering capital of haute couture for centuries.
Throughout your stay, a dedicated on-site bi-lingual representative will be available to assist with logistics and queries. Each morning, they will accompany you on the metro journey from the hotel to La Couture Brigade. After lunch, they will accompany you to meet April and Rebecca for your afternoon excursion and then back to the hotel in the evening. They will be on hand throughout your stay to answer questions and queries, in French or English - ensuring a seamless and inspiring experience from start to finish.
Dining
Enjoy breakfast each morning before class which is included with your reservation at the MGallery L’Échiquier Opéra Paris.
Lunches and dinners are not included, giving you the freedom to indulge your own preferences and discover Paris’s celebrated cafés, brasseries, and restaurants at your own pace. You will receive a list of recommendations for some of our local favourites in the Latin Quarter and Grands Boulevards neighbourhood.
Two special events are included during the retreat:
- A cocktail and canapé reception on arrival night, hosted by April and Rebecca — your opportunity to meet fellow participants and toast the week ahead.
- A farewell dinner cruise on the Seine, a memorable evening celebrating creativity, connection, and Paris illuminated at night.
