If French fashion is a showcase of creativity and craftsmanship, it is not immune to the contemporary fractures affecting the textile industry. Between the imperative of "Made in France," the dwindling availability of technical skills, and the isolation of industry players, the South Region (Région Sud) exemplifies the contradictions of a sector...
21 Apr 2025
As France waits for the second round of legislative elections, part of the country is mobilising against the arrival of the National Rally (RN) in power, after it won 29.25 percent of the vote (33.15 percent with the Republican allies) in the first round. In this historic context, a handful of personalities from the fashion sector have spoken...
4 Jul 2024
On Monday September 25, Paris Fashion Week, the most anticipated event in the women's fashion industry, kicks off, presenting an opportunity to evaluate how the sector is performing. In France, the financial performance of the womenswear category is marked by extremes. On one hand, several renowned womenswear brands have gone into liquidation or...
18 Sept 2023
‘Made in France’ is Louis Vuitton’s latest acquisition after opening two new workshops to bolster local craftsmanship and savoir faire. With a carefully orchestrated launch event, LVMH opened two new workshops in Azé and Vendome, the latter occupying an 11th-century abbey that was renovated at a cost of about 20 million euros, according to...
23 Feb 2022