A conversation with...
Carlos Feltes
For over six years, Carlos Feltes has been a leather goods designer at Hermès. A role he approaches with dedication, passion, and craftsmanship — all essential qualities for the creative process. Carlos is constantly learning, questioning himself, and reflecting on his work. It’s a mindset he has nurtured since his studies in accessory design at IFM, an experience he remembers fondly.
Do you remember your first discovery of fashion?
I grew up in Asunción, the capital of Paraguay, at a time when access to fashion was very limited. But somehow, my mother always managed to get hold of international fashion magazines. I remember one page in particular, in one of those magazines, featuring a report on the Couture season in Paris. I was instantly captivated.
Was there a turning point in your career that changed everything for you?
Working closely with the creative directors I collaborate with is a constantly evolving, learning, and growing process. It’s always eye-opening and inspiring in some way. It keeps me wanting to push myself further and evolve even more.
Can you tell us about a moment that particularly marked you during your studies at Institut Français de la Mode?
My time at IFM was truly memorable. I still often talk about it with my former classmates. It was also incredibly intense, but with hindsight, I realise that the teachers’ intentions and feedback were genuine and constructive. Today, I see that clearly, and I’m grateful to them for it.
What advice would you give to someone starting their career as a designer?
Interview by Sophie Dajez (IFM MS 2023)
After studying social sciences and communications and gaining professional experience in the art world, Sophie Dajez completed the Fashion and Luxury Management Masters at the Institut Français de la Mode in 2022. Sophie now writes for brands, fashion houses and magazines and is co-founder and moderator of the Backstage Fashion Talks association.
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