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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"TASIS The American School in Switzerland was honored to host distinguished French fashion designer Julie de Libran on October 12\u201313 to kick off the 2026\u20132027 TASIS Speaker Series. Born in France and raised in both the south of France and the United States, Ms. de Libran studied fashion design in Milan at the Istituto Marangoni and draping in Paris at the \u00c9cole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. Her international upbringing and rigorous training across two major fashion capitals laid the foundation for a career defined by creative excellence and cross-cultural fluency. Over her impressive career, she has held high-level creative roles at some of the world’s most prestigious fashion houses, including Gianfranco Ferr\u00e9, Gianni Versace, Prada, and Louis Vuitton, where she served as womenswear creative and studio director alongside Marc Jacobs. In 2014, she was appointed artistic director of Sonia Rykiel, and in 2019, she launched her own eponymous couture line, Julie de Libran Paris, which focuses on sustainable, made-to-order women’s collections. Her visit to [TASIS](https:\/\/edelweiss-panorama.ch\/tasis-the-american-school-in-switzerland\/) marked the opening of the 2026\u20132027 TASIS Speaker Series, a program that brings accomplished professionals to campus to engage with students. During her two-day residency, Ms. de Libran shared insights from her extensive experience in the global fashion industry, offering students a rare glimpse into the creative and strategic dimensions of luxury design. The event underscored the school’s commitment to connecting academic learning with real-world expertise and to inspiring students through exposure to distinguished international figures.<\/p>\n
The TASIS Speaker Series serves as a platform for students to interact with leaders in various fields, and Ms. de Libran’s participation exemplifies the series’ mission to broaden students’ perspectives beyond the classroom. Her career trajectory\u2014from studying in Milan and Paris to holding creative leadership positions at iconic fashion houses\u2014illustrates the value of international education and adaptability in a competitive industry. At Louis Vuitton, she worked closely with Marc Jacobs, an experience that shaped her understanding of large-scale creative direction. Her subsequent appointment as artistic director of Sonia Rykiel further solidified her reputation as a visionary designer capable of balancing heritage with innovation. In 2019, she channeled this expertise into her own label, Julie de Libran Paris, which emphasizes sustainability through made-to-order collections. This focus on responsible fashion aligns with broader global conversations about environmental stewardship, a topic of particular relevance to today’s students. By sharing her journey, Ms. de Libran provided valuable lessons on creativity, leadership, and the importance of aligning professional pursuits with personal values. The school community benefited from her perspectives on the fashion industry’s evolving landscape and the role of sustainable practices in shaping its future. Her visit also highlighted the importance of mentorship and the exchange of ideas between established professionals and emerging generations. The event reinforced the school’s dedication to fostering intellectual curiosity and preparing students for global citizenship.<\/p>\n
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This post highlights Julie de Libran’s distinguished career in luxury fashion, her two-day visit to TASIS The American School in Switzerland to launch the 2026\u20132027 TASIS Speaker Series, and the insights she shared with students on creativity, sustainability, and international professional growth.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":53103,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[363],"class_list":["post-53105","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-education","tag-tasis-the-american-school-in-switzerland"],"yoast_head":"\n