Articles by Florence Julienne
France: one in five online clothing purchases is from ultra-fast fashion
During Fashion Reboot 2025, Gildas Minvielle, Director of the Economic Observatory at the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM), delivered his annual report. Below are the primary insights regarding the shifts in the French fashion market from 2024 to 2025. Total turnover for the apparel and textiles sector in France fell by 1.3 percent between...
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Fashion Reboot IFM 2025: French fashion seeks balance amid Chinese pressure and market disconnect
Fashion Reboot IFM 2025 highlights the major upheavals French fashion players are experiencing. These include a shifting political and economic landscape; pressure from Chinese industrial platforms, epitomised by Shein; and drastic changes in consumer habits. These were the key takeaways from the Fashion Reboot 2025, hosted by the Institut Franç...
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Tech for Retail Awards 2025: Innovations revolutionising the shopping experience
At the 'Tech for Retail 2025' trade fair in Paris, Albatross, Neuralk, POWER.xyz, and Dealt were recognised for their technological innovations. The start-ups impressed with real-time AI, predictive analytics, generative 3D content and home-related services. These solutions are designed to make retail more efficient, personalised, and...
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Istituto Marangoni Paris and Elie Saab partner on a scholarship for young fashion designers
“Crafting New Couture”: Lebanese couture house Elie Saab is participating in a scholarship created by Istituto Marangoni Paris for young fashion designers. The scholarship aims to support and inspire the next generation of fashion designers. It also encourages a reinterpretation of couture that blends tradition with innovation. Candidates were...
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Who is Bosideng, the Chinese giant that has appointed Kim Jones as artistic director?
Originating from a rural workshop in 1976, Bosideng has now established itself as China's leading puffer jacket brand, embarking on a journey into the luxury market with Kim Jones. During Paris Fashion Week in September 2025, FashionUnited had the opportunity to meet Gao Dekang, president of Bosideng. The meeting was scheduled around a major...
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French footwear specialist Royer Group files for receivership
On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, the Royer Group announced it has sought protection from the Rennes Commercial Court by filing for receivership. The proceedings concern four of the group's French companies, whose names have not been specified. “Since 2022, the Royer Group has faced successive crises and increased international competition in its...
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Sportswear: Chinese brand Anta makes its debut in France
Anta, a Chinese sportswear brand, is entering the French market with American basketball player Kyrie Irving, who is the ambassador and creative director for a sneaker range named Hélà. The French sportswear market appears to be attracting foreign investors. Following the announcement by Czech retailer Footshop of its plans to enter France,...
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LVMH's Institut des Métiers d’Excellence: Training the next generation of artisans
At LVMH, the Institut des Métiers d’Excellence trains a new generation of artisans, creators and client experts in rare skills. These are for professions with strong employment prospects. An interview with Marion Bardet, director of Métiers d’Excellence at LVMH. What do these 'métiers d’excellence' cover? Our mission is to promote, enhance and...
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Over 4,500 jobs offered in Métiers d’Excellence in 2025, says LVMH's Marion Bardet
At LVMH, the Institut des Métiers d’Excellence (IME) trains a new generation of artisans, creators and client experts in rare skills for high-demand professions. In an interview with FashionUnited, Marion Bardet, director of Métiers d’Excellence at LVMH, shares how these luxury training programmes are bolstering unknown professions, shaping...
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What impact will the sale of Kering's beauty division have on Armani?
The sale of Kering's beauty division to L'Oréal has called into question the potential acquisition of a stake in the Armani Group by the French beauty giant. Concern as to the future of L'Oréal's relationship with Armani has been raised by the media, which has speculated whether the brand's heirs may be forced to seek a different future home for...
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