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OCÉANICE Welcomes SUPMODE Fashion Show this May

RIVIERA BUZZ13 May, 20263 Mins read208

SUPMODE Design & Fashion Business, a private higher education institution dedicated to fashion and the creative industries, will hold its first fashion show in Nice this May.

As part of the Campus des 11 Arts – alongside Sup-Photo – the school is established in both Nice and Bordeaux, two cities deeply connected to culture, art, and innovation.

Designed as a space for both creative freedom and professional development, SUPMODE encourages each student to cultivate their individual voice, refine their talent, and build a distinct identity within the industry.

They will be holding their first fashion show in Nice on Friday, 22nd May, from 6 pm on the rooftop of OCÉANICE in the Port de Nice.

FASHION SHOW THEME

« L’ART DE SE VÊTIR » (THE ART OF DRESSING)

More than the simple act of wearing clothes, “The Art of Dressing” explores fashion as an aesthetic, cultural, and deeply personal language.

The theme celebrates clothing as a form of artistic expression. Like painters or sculptors, designers compose with fabric, colour, texture, and volume to create living works of art. Every silhouette becomes a moving canvas, animated by the body that wears it.

At the same time, “The Art of Dressing” reflects the enduring relationship between style and identity. Fashion carries cultural memory and historical significance; garments reveal traces of an era, a place, and a social narrative, while constantly evolving through contemporary reinterpretation.

The theme also embraces fashion as a personal statement. To dress is to reveal oneself – an emotion, an attitude, a perspective. Each look presented on the runway becomes a visual story, expressing individuality through design.

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Ultimately, “The Art of Dressing” invites us to see fashion beyond clothing alone: as an art form, a language, and a reflection of human identity.

THE SILHOUETTES

KIMONO

For this project, each student selected either a U.S. state or a country from North, Central, or South America, alongside a cultural reference connected to that territory.

Working in pairs, students merged their individual inspirations to create original kimono concepts and silhouettes, blending distinct cultural universes into a singular creative vision.

The project reinterprets the traditional codes of the kimono, obi, and kinchaku through a contemporary lens, balancing heritage with innovation while exploring new forms of expression.

SKIRT AND TOP – “INDUSTRIAL LINES”

Inspired by the Industrial Revolution, “Industrial Lines” explores the dialogue between construction and deconstruction, craftsmanship and mechanisation.

Students revisited this transformative historical period through a modern perspective, examining the architectural qualities of lines, structure, and utility. Drawing from the visual language of industrial workwear, the project reimagines its emblematic codes within contemporary skirt and top silhouettes.

The result is a study in precision and experimentation, where tailoring, structure, and movement intersect to redefine industrial aesthetics for a modern fashion narrative.

About SUPMODE

SUPMODE’s success is rooted in the passion, dedication, and creative energy of its entire team. Guided by a strong educational vision and an unwavering commitment to excellence, the school has built a reputation recognized and respected throughout the fashion industry. This rigorous approach continues to shape the success of its students, preparing them to thrive within the ever-evolving world of fashion.

Uniquely positioned within France’s fashion education landscape, SUPMODE is the only institution to offer a Design & Fashion Business programme that merges styling, pattern making, and design with marketing, digital strategy, and communication. This multidisciplinary vision equips students with the skills to imagine, develop, and position a fashion brand through a complete 360° perspective.

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At the heart of the school lies a strong set of values: creativity, excellence, mentorship, and culture. Through its programmes, collaborations, and runway events, SUPMODE actively supports artistic expression while contributing to the cultural influence of both the French Riviera and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Student projects and fashion shows regularly spotlight the next generation of emerging talent.