ESMOD

What ESMOD does

ESMOD Jakarta is a private fashion education institution headquartered in South Jakarta (Cilandak), Indonesia, operating as the Indonesian campus of the global ESMOD network founded in Paris in 1841 by Alexis Lavigne. Established in 1996 by Hartini Hartarto and currently directed by Maya Dewi Hartarto, the institution operates under the parent organization Creative Polytechnic Indonesia (CPI) and delivers four programs: a 4-year Bachelor Degree / ESMOD International Diploma in Fashion Design, a 4-year Creative Business degree, a 1-year intensive Fashion Design & Pattern Making (FDPM) program, and Short Courses for continuing education. Enrollment is conducted via direct institutional channels (website inquiry form, WhatsApp) targeting Indonesian youth pursuing fashion careers, including high school graduates, gap-year students, and university students.

The institution's pedagogical foundation rests on patented design methods created by Alexis Lavigne in 1841, blending French heritage methodology with Indonesian cultural context. Curriculum spans women's, men's, children's, and lingerie fashion design, covering technical and creative dimensions from conceptualization to runway presentation. Industry integration is delivered through annual showcases (Creative Show, Fashion Art+Vibes), competitions, and brand collaborations, including a 2026 REMAKE PROJECT partnership with UNIQLO Indonesia for upcycle fashion displays.

ESMOD Jakarta generates revenue through tuition and program fees on a recurring enrollment basis, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Its go-to-market is sales-led and B2C, relying on organic social media marketing across Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok, supplemented by downloadable e-brochures and WhatsApp inquiry handling. Differentiation is anchored on the prestige of the 1841-founded ESMOD brand (recognized as the world's first fashion school, with 23 campuses across 15 countries), the proprietary patented curriculum, and an alumni network that includes prominent Indonesian designers Dian Pelangi, Imelda Ahyar, Albert Yanuar, and Jeffry Tan.

Name

ESMOD

Legal name

ESMOD Jakarta

Website

https://esmodjakarta.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ESMOD Jakarta is a private fashion education institution in Jakarta, Indonesia, offering 4-year degrees in Fashion Design and Creative Business, a 1-year FDPM intensive, and short courses, blending French heritage pedagogy with Indonesian cultural context for aspiring fashion professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dki Jakarta

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: ESMOD Jakarta generates revenue through tuition fees for its degree programs including the 4-year Bachelor Degree/ESMOD International Diploma in Fashion Design, 1-year intensive Fashion Design & Pattern Making program, Creative Business program, and Short Course offerings. The institution operates as a premium fashion education institution.

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ESMOD Jakarta is a private fashion education institution delivering degree and non-degree programs in fashion design, pattern making, and creative business. Programs include a 4-year Bachelor Degree/ESMOD International Diploma in Fashion Design, a 4-year Creative Business bachelor degree, a 1-year intensive Fashion Design & Pattern Making program, and bite-sized Short Courses, blending patented French heritage design methods with Indonesian cultural perspective.

Product overview

ESMOD Jakarta offers a portfolio of fashion education programs: a 4-year Fashion Design bachelor degree leading to an ESMOD International Diploma, a 1-year intensive Fashion Design & Pattern Making program, a Creative Business degree, and Short Courses for continuing education. The institution provides comprehensive fashion education combining French heritage with Indonesian culture, preparing students for careers in the global fashion industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fashion Design (4-Year Bachelor Degree / ESMOD International Diploma)

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• UNIQLO IndonesiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026ESMOD Jakarta collaborated with UNIQLO Indonesia on the REMAKE PROJECT, where students displayed upcycle fashion works at the opening of UNIQLO Plaza Indonesia (the brand's 78th store in Indonesia). The project featured 16 works created from donated clothing through UNIQLO's RE.UNIQLO program, reinterpreted into contemporary fashion designs by ESMOD Jakarta students. The collaboration emphasizes sustainability, circular fashion, and real-world industry experience for students. Guillaume Oger, Deputy Director of Academic Programs, stated the partnership provides students with industry exposure and professional readiness. Maria Irma Yunita, Director Corporate Affairs at PT. Fast Retailing Indonesia, noted shared values of creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship. New upcycle works will be displayed monthly at UNIQLO Plaza Indonesia.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Istituto Marangoni: Italian-founded international fashion and design school with multiple global campuses, offering undergraduate and short programs. Closely comparable to ESMOD as a premium, internationally branded fashion school network with multi-country presence and a similar degree-plus-short-course mix.
• Bunka Fashion College: Japan's leading specialized fashion college in Tokyo, offering both full degrees and continuing education. Comparable as an Asia-based specialty fashion institution with structured program tiers serving local and international students.
• Central Saint Martins: Renowned fashion and art college within University of the Arts London. Comparable as a globally recognized fashion school with heritage brand equity and strong industry ties feeding alumni into major fashion houses.
• Parsons School of Design: Premier US fashion and design school within The New School, offering bachelor, associate, and continuing education programs. Comparable as a leading global fashion design school with multiple program tiers and strong industry connectivity feeding alumni into major brands.
• Polimoda: Italian fashion and design school based in Florence with a strong international student body. Comparable as a European-based fashion school offering undergraduate, master, and short courses with heritage-driven industry positioning similar to ESMOD's.
• Mod'Art International: Paris-based fashion school with international campuses. Comparable as a French-heritage fashion school aligned with similar design methodology pedigree, offering degree and specialized programs targeting international students.
• London College of Fashion: Constituent college of University of the Arts London focused on fashion education and research. Comparable as a major fashion school offering programs across the full spectrum from degree to short courses with similar degree-plus-short-course structure.
• Istituto Europeo di Design (IED): European network of design schools with campuses across Italy, Spain, and Brazil. Comparable as a multi-country design and fashion education network operating internationally with degree and short course offerings.
• Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT): Leading US public fashion and design college offering AAS, BS, and continuing education programs. Comparable as a large-scale specialized fashion institution with multiple program tiers serving diverse student segments.
• Raffles Design Institute: Singapore-origin international design school network with multiple campuses across Asia. Comparable as an Asia-headquartered design education network with similar international branding and emerging-market expansion strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ESMODjakarta
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCFK9326GANeMVlE2A45z45A
• Facebookfacebook.com/esmodjakarta
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/esmod-jakarta-senate
• Instagraminstagram.com/esmod.jakarta
• TikToktiktok.com/@esmodjakarta

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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