Nearly 2,500 graduates are now part of the Sup de Luxe Alumni network, most of whom have had successful careers in prestigious houses around the world. The association's main mission is to encourage networking between these graduates, to further increase the network's legitimacy, recognition, and reach in the luxury industry.
Sup de Luxe - Institut supérieur de Marketing et du Luxe
About
Sup de Luxe, founded under the initiative of La Maison Cartier, is a Paris-based post graduation school dedicated to luxury management. For over 30 years, its immersive programs (Bachelor, MSc, MBA), designed by industry professionals,, have been shaping future leaders of the world’s top luxury brands—combining expert knowledge, innovation, and international reach at the heart of the luxury ecosystem.
History of Sup de Luxe, Cartier Chair
Founded on the initiative of Cartier in 1990 as the Institut Supérieur de Marketing du Luxe, Sup de Luxe is the first institute in the world created and run by luxury professionals. Over the years, this renowned institution has welcomed thousands of passionate students from more than 70 countries and helped them develop their skills and expertise in a constantly evolving sector.
The history of Sup de Luxe is marked by exceptional and iconic encounters that have allowed students to benefit from the experience and advice of eminent leaders.
Let's take a look back at the major events that have shaped the Institute:
- 1990: Foundation of the institute within l'École des dirigeants et des créateurs d'entreprises (now EDC Paris Business School) on the initiative of Alain Dominique Perrin and Michel Guten, respectively Chairman and Managing Director of Cartier International. Creation of the
- first training course (Cartier Chair) aimed at the luxury professions, by and for professionals
- 1991: Creation of the Alumni Association following the graduation of the first class
- 2002: « Donnez-nous notre luxe quotidien », the first book published by and with the students of Sup de Luxe
- 2006: Creation of Sup de Goût to train future managers in gastronomy and French savoir-vivre
- 2011: « Le luxe, entre business et culture », second book published in collaboration with Sup de Luxe students and professionals from the sector
- 2015: Creation of the Luxury Bachelor, specialising in business and marketing
- 2015: Creation of the MSc Global Luxury Brand Management with the CGE (Conférence des Grandes Ecoles) label. Labeling that brings an academic dimension to the institute
- 2017: Sup de Luxe joins Planeta Formations and Universities (Planeta Group's international higher education network)
- 2020: Launch of the Online MBA – Luxury Management in the Digital Age
- 2020: The MSc Fashion & Luxury Business obtains the CGE label
- 2022: Sup de Goût becomes the MSc Food & Wine International Management programme, with CGE label
The objectives of Sup de Luxe
Contribute...
to research and knowledge between students and professionals thanks to the chairs and the Sup de Luxe Lab...
Train..
future innovative managers and leaders and enable them to evolve in a sector that is constantly (r)evolving.
Hiring...
a pool of professionals for the whole sector and in close relation with the houses.
The north-east of Paris is a strategic location for companies, many of which have set up shop there, including several luxury brands. These include the Hermès workshops, the Odiot goldsmiths, and the Bourgeois cosmetics factory in Pantin. The Richemont group has also been seduced and has set up part of the activities of the Cartier brand in Le Pré-Saint-Gervais. Finally, the Chanel brand has a site just a stone's throw from the campus at Porte d'Aubervilliers.
A campus designed for its students
The Institute's premises, which were completely refurbished in 2018, allow students to take advantage of more than 8,000 m2 spread over 5 floors.
The 360-degree orientation, architecture and layout of the campus provide an ideal setting for studying. In addition to the classrooms, Sup de Luxe offers several spaces designed to meet the needs of students:
- Fully equipped computer rooms
- A large cafeteria with the possibility of eating from 8 am to 5 pm
- Group work rooms
- Relaxation areas and agora on all floors
Discover the different steps to join us and start the Sup de Luxe admission process today.
STEP 1 | Get informed & discuss with one of our admissions advisors
- 1. Submit an information request through the form to be contacted by an advisor.
- 2. Discuss your passions and future aspirations with us.
- 3. Define your career path.
- 4. Confirm your expectations with your dedicated advisor to choose the program best suited to your profile.
STEP 2 | Apply
- 5. Submit an application file:
- Resume (CV)
- Cover letter
- Most recent transcript
The required documents may vary depending on the chosen program.
STEP 3 | Compete
- 6. Written tests on general knowledge and English (depending on the chosen program)
- 7. Motivational interview
- 8. Response within 48 hours from your advisor, who has been guiding you since Step 1!
Sup de Luxe is, through its history and its close ties with professionals in the luxury industry, the benchmark for training in marketing, management, and luxury business.
The Institute offers a teaching method of excellence that is recognised worldwide, and is acknowledged by the Eduniversal* rankings:
- Bachelor's degree ranked n°1 of the best bachelor's degrees in luxury management in France since its creation
- MBA ranked No. 4 in France and No. 3 worldwide among the best Masters and MBA in luxury management
*Eduniversal (formerly SMBG) is an independent French ranking system that solely assesses the individual quality of each course. The ranking combines a sectoral approach with specific market criteria and offers a real tool for students to refine their choice of future training.
The chairs, the strong links with internationally renowned schools, the strategic committee of experts, and the "Grands Témoins", the passionate and committed speakers, contribute to this recognition.
Sup de Luxe is an institution recognised by the French State, delivering RNCP titles for its Bachelor and MBA programmes. Its MSc programmes are accreditedby the CGE - Conférence des Grandes Ecoles. All its programmes are Qualiopi certified and allow students to obtain ECTS credits.
Here are the details of our accreditations:
- RNCP titles are diplomas registered in the Répertoire national des certifications professionnelles. They are listed by the CNCP, a national commission under the authority of the French Ministry of Labour.
- The courses labelled by the Conférence des grandes écoles (285 members, including 235 Grandes écoles, 9 companies and 41 organisations) comply with the doctrines defined for the accreditation of a quality training process whose main objective is to guarantee professional integration.
- The Qualiopi label is a national quality standard controlled by an external and independent body approved by the French State. The quality certification has been issued for the following categories of actions: Training action; VAE.
- ECTS, or the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System, facilitates the recognition of diplomas in the European area and the mobility of students.
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The Luxury Student Society
The Students Association is the association that aims to unite students around a school spirit and common values that make up the identity of Sup de Luxe. To this end, it is the only association elected by its students each year.
Their mission
To organise and animate student life on and off campus. Its main objective is to bring together and create that family spirit which is our greatest strength:
- Theme days
- Evening events
- Travelling
- Partnerships / good deals
It is also a very formative activity for its members: project management, canvassing, budget management, comparison of quotes... It is learning to manage, plan and communicate on these events.
