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France: Key insights for understanding fashion's transformations in 2026

What drivers will shape the French apparel market in the coming months? Experts from the Economic Observatory met this Thursday at the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM), where they shared their key insights on 2025 to better anticipate the challenges and opportunities awaiting fashion players in 2026. According to the latest data from INSEE and...

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Starting from scratch, textile hemp follows in linen's footsteps

Villepinte (France) - From suits and jeans to flip-flops, hemp, a natural fibre used in textiles for centuries before falling into disuse, is making a comeback. Its advocates hope it will follow the same path in fashion as linen. At the Première Vision trade fair in Villepinte, near Paris, the European Confederation of Flax and Hemp (ALCE) stand...

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Fashion retailers in France lose 20 percent of stores since 2019

The number of stores from major fashion retailers has dropped by nearly 20 percent in France between 2019 and the end of 2025, according to the Alliance du Commerce (AdC). The organisation issued a warning on Tuesday about the “de-commercialisation” of town centres ahead of the municipal elections. The decline is particularly severe for town...

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Regulating pop-up stores: Paris plots to control temporary leases during fashion week

With Men's Fashion Week approaching, Parisian storefronts are being transformed into pop-up stores for a few days. While some are excited to discover these temporary shops, the City of Paris is condemning an “Airbnb-isation” of commercial leases. Airbnb-isation of commercial leases From January 21 to 24, fashion brand Gertrude will open an “...

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Analysis: French ready-to-wear, between collapse and hope

Paris - Under pressure from fast fashion and second-hand fashion, the ready-to-wear sector is faltering: 2025 has been marked by a series of bankruptcies, receiverships and liquidations. However, experts believe a rebound is possible, driven by a renewed focus on brand DNA, innovation and moving upmarket. At the end of this year, the brand IKKS...

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Alohas opens permanent store in Paris and arrives in London

Madrid – Alohas, the Spanish footwear, accessories and on-demand fashion brand, continues to consolidate its global retail network with the opening of a permanent store in Paris. A new point of sale will be added at the end of September: the brand’s first store in the UK. As part of its commitment to physical retail as an "experiential" way to...

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Streetwear brand LFDY expands into France

Live Fast Die Young Clothing GmbH (LFDY) is expanding into France. The company is opening its first store in Paris. The Düsseldorf-based streetwear brand plans to open the doors of its first French shop at 33 Rue du Temple in the Marais district of Paris in November, LFDY announced on Tuesday. The company will present itself over 100 square...

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French textile industry faces challenges and opportunities in 2025

Between the law against ultra fast fashion, the (relative) drop in mergers and acquisitions, and persistent deindustrialisation, the first six months of 2025 have been somewhat turbulent and tinged with warning signs for the French textile industry. Adopted in early June, the new French law against ultra fast fashion marks a "historic turning...

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Jewellery chain Claire's enters administration in France

The French subsidiary of Claire’s, the low-cost jewellery and accessories retailer, has been placed into receivership. This was confirmed on Monday to AFP by the lawyer representing the staff, corroborating information from local radio station Delta FM. The brand, known for its earrings, piercings, and accessories aimed at teenagers, operated...

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Summer in Saint-Tropez: When the fashion industry makes the Gulf go round

An idyllic setting, the Mediterranean glistening under the summer sun, and an unparalleled vibrancy enliven the narrow streets of the village. Every year, Saint-Tropez is not content with simply being a dream destination. It transforms into an experiential incubator for the biggest luxury houses. This summer vibrancy also raises questions. How...

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Inditex relaunches Lefties in France

Madrid – While the precise financial contribution of Lefties to Inditex's overall business model remains largely undisclosed, the brand is increasingly assuming a prominent and public role within the group's growth strategies. This was underscored during the recent Inditex general shareholders' meeting, where the imminent relaunch of Lefties in...

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Shein fined 40 million euros in France for false discounts

The ultra fast fashion retailer Shein has been fined 40 million euros. The brand was reprimanded by France's Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) for misleading commercial practices towards consumers. The sanction follows an investigation into Infinite Style E-commerce LTD (ISEL), the company...