Blenda Clerjon

Blenda Clerjon serves as faculty at the French Institute of Fashion (IFM), directing the Brevet Professionnel Vêtement sur mesure program and CAP programs while teaching. Her career spans from Mauritius to France, with significant industry experience at Isabel Marant (4 years in design offices) and Carven (as technical/design office manager and first workshop manager).

Her professional expertise centers on haute couture and garment manufacturing, emphasizing technical precision, craftsmanship, and luxury production standards. Key research interests include:

• Haute Couture: Prototyping for luxury brands through her specialized workshop, notably collaborating with Alexandre Vauthier on technically complex pieces
• Fashion Design: Quality-focused design office methodologies developed at Isabel Marant
• Garment Manufacturing: Team leadership (20+ personnel) and quality control systems implemented at Carven
• Textile Technology: Material science applications and finishing techniques for high-end fashion

Blenda Clerjon established her own haute couture prototyping workshop renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, precision, and adherence to designer specifications. Her industry-to-academia trajectory bridges artisanal excellence with technical innovation, making her a recognized authority in Parisian fashion education and production.