Articles by Florence Julienne
Ann Demeulemeester expands its retail network with new Paris store
Following its Milan opening in February 2026, the brand Ann Demeulemeester is opening a boutique at the Palais-Royal in Paris. It will continue its international expansion in 2027. Founded in Antwerp in 1985 by designer Ann Demeulemeester, a member of the Antwerp Six, the house defined its era with a dark coloured wardrobe, blending romantic...
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Jill 2026: Jean-pierre blanc and WSN detail the programme for a new hybrid trade show
As the lines between trade shows, exhibitions and public events blur, the Jill trade show, presented by WSN and conceived by Jean-Pierre Blanc, is focusing on a cross-disciplinary model. Beyond its fashion and accessories offering, the event is supported by a cultural programme and a network of partner venues. This new trade show marks the...
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Circular fashion: Denim Deal expands its approach to include repair with United Repair Centre
Denim Deal is expanding its approach beyond making jeans circular solely through the use of recycled materials. The signing of a partnership with United Repair Centre now integrates repair into its sustainable fashion strategy. This partnership will be announced in Paris during the Denim Deal Days on September 23, 2026. The event is being held...
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Fashion creation prize: city of Paris awards Anthony Calydon and Collectivo
The official awards ceremony for the Grands Prix de la Création de la Ville de Paris took place on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The Révélation and Engagement Mode awards were presented to Anthony Calydon and Collectivo, while the Révélation Métiers d’Art prize went to Chloé Valorso. FashionUnited had already scouted these three talents. The...
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Rag & Bone opens Paris store amid European direct retail expansion
Following the expansion of its e-commerce and a series of store openings across Europe, Rag & Bone continues its retail rollout with its first Parisian store in the Marais. Rag & Bone is a New York-based brand founded in 2002. Historically known for its denim, it now offers womenswear and menswear ready-to-wear and accessories. Since 2024, Rag &...
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NRF Europe makes Paris the European hub for global and technological retail
From visitor profiles to the solutions on display, NRF Retail’s Big Show Europe aims to position the Parisian trade show within a global retail ecosystem, while asserting its unique European identity and technological focus. The NRF Retail’s Big Show Europe trade show is running until Thursday, September 17 at Porte de Versailles. It is the...
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Paris retail tour: how brands are reinventing physical boutiques as experiential spaces
Ami, Dover Street Market, Nespresso, Coach and Caudalie: ahead of the NRF Retail’s Big Show Europe trade fair, event organiser Comexposium arranged a retail tour in Paris for French and international journalists. The stroll on the eve of the NRF Retail’s Big Show Europe, taking place from Tuesday to Thursday, at Porte de Versailles, demonstrated...
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Céline Dion's Paris concert: A look at her fashion choices
Hundreds of fans gathered outside the Monceau hotel in Paris where Céline Dion is staying. The concert, her first in five years, showed that her ‘heart will go on’ for her audience despite a debilitating illness. The performance also featured several outfit changes, none of which were done ‘all by herself’. What did Céline Dion wear for her...
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Repositioning efforts drive success at Who's Next September 2026 edition
Paris - Des Petits Hauts, Bérénice, Stella Forest and Not Shy returned to the Who's Next trade show, which ran from 5 - 7 September 2026. Armor Lux and Von Dutch exhibited for the first time. These six brands, each with a different profile, together show how the repositioning of the Parisian trade fair Who's Next contributes to their commercial...
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Gérard Darel opens a boutique on Regent Street, London
Gérard Darel is accelerating its international expansion with the opening of a third store at 221 Regent Street, in London. The 180 square metre store is spread over two floors. It sells the full range of ready-to-wear and accessories collections, as well as iconic pieces such as the 24H bag, Anna jeans and the trench coat. Gérard Darel's...
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