Discover the schools where BelgianFashion is born
The “Bachelor in Textiles: Fashion Techniques” training allows students to put the following skills at the service of their future employer:
Designing trends and models, being able to translate them into technically successful patronage: skills that are both technical (model making, cutting) and artistic (styling),
Know the production processes and industrial constraints and thus manage the making of models: technical and organizational skills
Being on the lookout for the market, consumer needs, understanding marketing mechanisms and thus creating the conditions for commercial success: management and marketing skills.
The training is versatile. In various materials, the creation of models is complete.
From the first days of training, the student is led to develop his creativity by expressing his personality. He is sensitive to the attention to detail, the professionalism and the care expected in the future profession.
Learning throughout the training allows you to master the different stages of making a garment and develop the spirit of collection.
The internship takes place at the end of the third year of study and can thus play the role of a first professional experience which can serve as a springboard for employment.
The purpose of the internship is to immerse yourself in the workings of the professional environment, in Belgium or abroad, in sectors of your choice (P.A.P., Haute Couture, mass distribution, accessories, costumes, etc.)
Professional partners: Agnès B, Louis Féraud, Chloé, Natalia Brilli, Maison Margiela, Nelly Rodi, Peclers, Gaspar Yurkievich, Delvaux, Jean-Paul Knott, Ekjo, Ken Okada, Marcia de Carvalho, Véronique Leroy, Isabel Graham, Bruno Pieters, A.F.Vandevorst, Pelvan, Tim Vansteenbergen, Elvis Pompilio, Ariane Lespire, Delphine Quirin, Daughters of Daddy, Jean-Paul Lespagnard, System, Archimedes, Jn&Joy, Nathan, Gat Rimon (Paris), Léa Peckre (Paris), Niyona, Krijst, Isabelle de Borchgrave, RHIE (New York), Bellerose, Disney Studio, …
BUSINESSES & OPPORTUNITIES
After graduation from HELMo Mode, the job opportunities are varied:
Stylist
model maker
Creative department assistant
Designer of ready-to-wear or formal wear
costumer
Props
Technical and production manager
Head of men’s, women’s or children’s department
Photo Stylist
Design of displays
visual merchandiser
Boss
Buyer
Dressmaker
etc…
NB: HELMo trains in the profession of Modelist-Stylist. The official title of the diploma is “Bachelor in textiles, technical option in fashion and styling”.
STRONG POINTS
The student is invited to participate actively in the development of internal and external projects at the establishment in order to confront the real constraints of the sector. For instance:
Competition: Skills Belgium, Springboard, …
Various parades, exhibitions, collaborations, …
Fairs: Brussels Fashion Days, …
rue Natalis, 2 Liège 4020 Belgium
IFAPME
IFAPMEStylist – Fashion designer
Fashion – Deco Coordination and supervision
Do you have a very particular vision of fashion and clothing? Classic or fashion, streetwear or casual, you have no trouble choosing your clothes every morning when you are faced with your wardrobe? So why not learn how to make your own styles and collections with this Stylist – Fashion Designer training?
The Stylist – Fashion designer creates and designs clothes. He designs, assembles and sews ready-to-wear lines or collections or unique pieces. He works with textiles but also with other materials. He chooses the fabrics, the colors, the styles and tries to anticipate the fashion of tomorrow to create clothes in his image or on behalf of a client.
The profession of stylist is a profession that is lived in the plural: beyond creative skills, it also includes technical skills such as model making, patronage, prototyping… and knowledge of production processes. The profession of stylist also requires skills in project coordination.
So if you want to develop your own clothing collection, put on your 31 and go to one of the IFAPME Centers that offers this training to register!
In-company practice is recommended in this training via the work-study model: ± 8 hours of lessons generally in staggered hours and ± 30 hours of in-company practice per week; remunerated. »
Job opening(s)
Stylist – Freelance fashion designer / Stylist – Freelance fashion designer
Responsible for collection, production, products
Employee in a ready-to-wear, industrial garment, style office
Employee in a fashion house
Strong points)
Customer contact Creativity Work in a team or independently Work in the office and in the field
Purpose
Diploma in Coordination and Supervision
Chaussée de Lodelinsart, 417 Charleroi 6060 Belgium
Rue du Château Massart, 70 Liège 4000 Belgium
Kask Gent
Kask GentA fascination for the human body and the many facets of the medium of fashion, and an urge for radical innovation are essential traits for a fashion designer. Fashion does not operate inside a vacuum, and is no longer limited to clothing alone. It is an ever current and socially relevant phenomenon, a dynamic and multi-faceted artistic discipline that has for the last couple of decades increasingly been operating at the intersection with an international art scene. Since the era of the great couturiers, fashion designers are increasingly seen as visionary and pivotal figures in society. He or she is an artisan, a designer and a multidisciplinary artist all at once, and the interaction between these three poles makes up the unique quality of a fashion programme in the context of the visual arts. A student of fashion falls back on rich historical and cultural traditions, but is as eagerly focused on the latest developments as on this past. The study of fashion in different spatial and temporal contexts takes up an important place in the programme. This comparative perspective is crucial in the development of a personal innovative style. As a student of fashion at KASK, your ultimate goal is to present innovative avant-garde fashion that is a striking expression of its time.
The programme is organized around five basic clusters: three-dimensional design (with the human body as wearer as the central focus), craftsmanship, study of materials, (re)presentation, and theory and reflection. Each of these topics occasion research and experiment. The curriculum and assignments are devised to make you confront your own conceptions and frames of reference so that you can question, renew and expand these and develop your own personal and recognizable style.
The design studios are the core of the programme. Here you acquire experience as a fashion designer, always in an intensive dialogue and interaction with different instructors who guide and coach you, each falling back on their specific outlook and experience. The programme deliberately chooses to approach fashion as a creative art, offering you the opportunity to test the medium’s boundaries. We consider the formative processes of a design equally important as the finished product. The ethnic or historical references from art, architecture and culture in general are gradually replaced by sources of inspiration and methods of your own choice. This enables you to build an enduring foundation for your future work as a visual artist and designer.
The actual design practice is supported and enriched by theoretical courses of a general and fashion-related nature, and by a balanced cluster of courses that focus on the metier of design. All of these courses offer tools that are indispensable for a fashion designer. Study and experience yield insight in materials, pattern drawing, assembly and knitting techniques, and silkscreen and digital printing. Some unique features of our fashion programme are the integration of the fashion accessories course in the curriculum, and the presence of a professional shoe design studio. The studio introduces new disciplines in which technology, art and science come together, and you are offered the opportunity to participate in various projects in cooperation with leading companies, research centres and museums. If you opt for the master programme after attaining your bachelor’s degree, you also do an internship where you acquire knowledge and skills you can then apply in designing and professionally realizing a graduation collection.
Since fashion is a highly mediatized artistic discipline, the (re)presentation of your work is an essential part of your identity as a designer. Styling, design and anatomical drawing are key elements in this, as are photography and graphic design. By way of your own work you take up a deliberate position in the prevailing visual culture. The annual fashion event, Movement, is of course the apotheosis of your training.
Jozef Kluyskensstraat 2 Gent 9000 Belgium
Kinamania – is a fine footwear atelier created by designer Kristina Zouein.
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Kristina also shares her knowledge and passion for leather by giving creative leather craft workshops.

The Brand
Kinamania is an independent Brussels-based atelier with a passion for leather. We make fine iconic footwear inspired by cultural heritage and revisited with elegance and dare. The shoes are made in Spain and Portugal.
“I find my inspiration in basic footwear styles that have stood the test of time to which I add fashion-forward details. This is my way of reinventing heritage.” Kristina
The brand has two main lines – The Essentials which are timeless collections and The Collaborations where Kristina partners with artists, artisans and craft-based NGOs to put their craft in the spotlight.
Collaborations
Kristina has a deep appreciation of makers and cultural heritage combined with a passion for leather as a primary raw material. Driven by her curiosity and her hunger for discovery of creative works, she collaborates with artisans and artists on her shoe collections and takes great pride in partnering, when possible, with craft-based NGOs that drive real changes in people’s lives.
The founder
Former designer and production director to the Johnny Farah House of leather accessories – between Beirut & NY – Kristina Zouein spent countless hours in artisans’ workshops. As a self-taught designer, this was a very formative experience.
In 2015 and with more than 10 years experience, she decides to create Kinamania, a slow fashion brand of accessories with a balanced mix of humility, sobriety and dare.
Of Canadian-Lebanese origins, Kristina lived most of her life in Beirut, until she met her partner and moved to Brussels a few years ago
A committed brand : Kinamania X Cancer
“In November 2019, I was diagnosed with breast cancer which pushed me to redefine the way I am leading my life and my business. Statistics show that 1 in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer, and I was chocked when I learnt those numbers, especially to discover that so many women, like myself, below the age of 40 go through this for reasons that are still unclear. Since then, I have committed to support cancer research.”
Leather and sustainability
Kinamania shoes are made from domesticated animal skins that are raised in agricultural settings and treated in European tanneries that are certified for their environmentally friendly working method.
The European leather industry is at the forefront of the conversation and innovation towards lower impact and circular practices :
+ to reduce chemical usage, water, and waste compared to traditional tanning processes.
+ to make sure that animals from which the hide is used are being treated well
+ to ensure that people who produce the leather are treated fairly
Fun facts to know 🙂
+++ It is through a failed romance with a Spaniard that Kristina discovered the abarca sandal style. This traditional Spanish sandal was the trigger to her shoe brand.
+++ KinaMania is a brand name with roots in ‘menorquina’, the alternative name for the abarca sandal which was originally handmade on the island of Menorca in the Baleares. The mania for Kinas is born from menorquina mania!
+++ The shoes have singer name and the subtitles refer to uplifting songs that align to the Craft Your Day tagline.
+++ The tag line says CRAFT YOUR DAY with two dashes. The two dashes symbolise the craftsmanship and hand-stitched design signature of the Kinamania fine footwear atelier.
Atypical leather-craft workshops
Kristina also offers creative leathercraft workshops combining leather and modern technology.
The objective behind those workshops is that participants personalise a beautiful object – in a warm and friendly atmosphere – and proudly return home with a unique souvenir.
Galerie du Roi 22 Brussels 1000 Belgium
13 Bollinckx Street Brussels 1070 Belgium
La Cambre
La CambreLa Cambre is one of Belgium’s leading schools of art and design.
Founded in 1927 by the architect and designer Henry van de Velde, the Ecole nationale supérieure des arts visuels of La Cambre (ENSAV) has some 700 students spread across 17 departments: ceramics, animation, drawing, urban design, engraving and the printed image, painting, photography, sculpture, and an art restoration department. Its design departments include industrial and textile design, book and paper design (bookbinding), interior design, set design, fashion design, as well as two graphic sections – graphic and visual communication and typography. A new Master’s degree in accessories design completes the curriculum for the academic year 2015.
Students attend several cross-disciplinary courses, either optional or compulsory, including digital art, live model, colour, video, body arts and performance, book art and illustration. As well as art training, they are taught theory and technical skills, both general and specialised, and are encouraged to go on work experience by taking part in the Erasmus student exchange programme, as artists’ assistants, and at arts centres, creative studios or with companies.
21 Abbaye de La Cambre Brussels 1000 Belgium
LA PREMIÈRE BOUTIQUE DE CADEAUX ÉCO-RESPONSABLES ZÉRO DÉCHET DE BRUXELLES
Orybany rassemble une communauté d’artisans/créateurs locaux. Nos activités se déclinent sur 4 axes : la boutique éthique et durable – les ateliers créatifs – les marchés de créateurs – un accompagnement de nos artisans/créateurs pour le développement de leurs activités. Découvrez notre sélection de produits éthiques et durables sur notre E-Shop.
ENSEMBLE VERS UN NOUVEAU MODÈLE DE CONSOMMATION
La communauté des artisans/créateurs d’Orybany porte à bras le corps le projet d’Orybany. Tous soucieux de proposer un mode de vie éthique, écologique et durable, nous mettons tous nos énergies à vous proposer des alternatives de consommation en accord avec nos valeurs. Comme chaque petit geste compte et comme le changement commence par soi, nous voulons faire la différence et incarner le changement.
Aujourd’hui, Orybany est la première boutique de cadeaux éco-responsables zéro-déchet de Bruxelles.
L’ASBL Ateliers Orybany est un concept fédérateur de la scène créative bruxelloise lancé en 2013 par Juliette Berguet et Liliane Malemo, le projet est maintenant porté par la communauté des artisans/créateurs qui forme la famille d’Orybany. De la boutique, à l’atelier, en passant par l’organisation des ventes privées et des marchés d’artisans/créateurs (anciennement connu sous le nom de “Re:Creation Hall/ Marché de Demain”) ; l’ASBL Ateliers Orybany promeut un modèle économique de proximité, avec une dimension durable et sociale.
OryBany est la combinaison des mots « Oryginis » -les origines- et « Banynga » – la communauté – en langue lingala. D’où viennent les hommes, la matière ressource et comment leur interaction fait naître une création.
AU COEUR DE BRUXELLES
Après 6 années passées aux Ateliers des Tanneurs, l’ASBL Ateliers Orybany a posé ses valises à la Place Saint Géry depuis juin 2019.
La place Saint Géry et ses halles sont le symbole d’une cité ouverte et pluriculturelle et reflètent le caractère intimiste de la ville.
Orybany réunit dans ce lieu des artisans-créateurs locaux d’univers différents. Chaque artisans-créateur a son histoire et nous la racontons avec lui.
ARTISANS – CRÉATEURS ET MARQUE ÉTHIQUE
Les artisans-créateurs sont le coeur d’Orybany.
Notre mission est de les aider à développer leurs projets en leur offrant une vitrine, un contact avec leurs clients à travers la boutique et ou les ateliers créatifs. Malgré leur univers parfois éloignés, nous partageons les mêmes valeurs “humaines et durables” avec nos collaborateurs (artisans-créateurs & marques).
Une production locale et durable pour une consommation responsable et respectueuse de notre environnement.
Espace pour les artisans-créateur(trice)s :
Si vous aussi vous êtres créateur/créatrice de mode, à la recherche d’un endroit chaleureux, accueillant, accessible en plein centre de Bruxelles, Orybany est là pour vous.
Vous pouvez nous rejoindre de plusieurs manières:
Dans la Boutique sous forme de contrat “dépôt/vente” pour une longue période (3mois min).
Pour l’Atelier de façon ponctuel pour y organiser vos ateliers créatifs.
Pour une “Vente Exclusive” le temps d’une semaine et/ou un weekend. Nous privatisons une partie de la boutique rien que pour vous.
Pour un “Expo/Vente” le temps d’un weekend lors de nos rendez-vous mensuel.
Pour nous rejoindre, on vous invite à compléter le formulaire créateurs via ce lien .
Nous ne manquerons pas de reprendre contact avec vous dans les plus brefs délais. Besoin de plus d’informations, envoyez-nous un mail à info@orybany.com, et nous nous ferons un plaisir de vous renseigner sur nos différentes formules créateurs ainsi que nos conditions.
Orybany est avant tout un espace de co-création. Venez créer, rencontrer d’autres artisans-créateur(trice)s, partager votre passion avec eux et nos clients.
Ateliers 62 rue des Tanneurs Brussels 1000 Belgium
Robb Zilla
Robb Zillaover Robb.Zilla
- Robb.Zilla is een Antwerpse juweelontwerper die opvalt door zijn flexibele creativiteit. In eigen atelier ontwerpt hij zijn juwelencollectie maar past hij ook zijn modellen aan naar jouw voorkeur. Hij geeft er ook diverse workshops, waar hij je tijdens enkele lessen inwijdt in de ‘verloren-was’-techniek.
In de workshop Droomjuwelen word je aan de hand van een oefenmodel ingewijd in de kunst van het ontwerpen met de ‘verloren was-techniek’. Dezelfde techniek wordt ook in de workshop voor Trouwers aangeleerd aan koppeltjes die zó voor elkaar een originele en individuele ring creëren. Op een avondje maak je de ring van je partner naar eigen ontwerp en onder de deskundige begeleiding van Robb.Zilla.
Oud goud
Robb.Zilla is gespecialiseerd in de verwerking van oud-goud.
Laat je nieuwe juwelen maken uit het oude goud dat in je schuifje ligt en afhankelijk van het ingeleverde gewicht en karaatgehalte, halveer je misschien wel de prijs van je nieuwe aanwinst. De waarde van jouw goud wordt bepaald volgens de dagkoers van het oud-goud.
Daar Robb.Zilla oog heeft voor het sentimentele aspect van je oude goud krijg je de garantie dat jouw eigen goud opnieuw wordt verwerkt.
Gouden tip voor trouwers:
laat je ringen sponsoren door een erfstuk uit de familie
Kammenstraat 53 Antwerpen 2000 Belgium
Royal Academy of Fine Arts – Antwerp
Royal Academy of Fine Arts – AntwerpWithout the body, there is no fashion. Fashion exists because of it. Through drawing, you find a way for the body to relate to the surrounding reality. That is still the foundation of this specialization.
The most valued aspect of this internationally renowned programme is that it lets you experiment without limits in your thinking and working process. You are encouraged to push yourself creatively, starting from your own interests, knowledge and personality.
You won’t be doing this alone, but with intense individual guidance from a professional team of teachers who have made their mark on the fashion industry. The relationship between the teaching staff and the international group of students is pleasant, close and intense. Working and thinking together, and exchanging ideas is a major component of this programme.
The thorough studying of materials and of both traditional and innovative techniques is not the end goal. It is merely a tool that you will use to experiment with. The programme offers many options, but doesn’t force anything on you. The freedom to choose, the content, expertise and the quality of your results form the basis for the evolution of your own signature style.
Nationalestraat 28/3 Antwerpen 2000 Belgium
Technologiepark Zwijnaarde 907 Zwijnaarde 9052 Belgium