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Petit Bateau acquisition by Regent: What's next for the French brand?

At the time of publishing, the acquisition of Petit Bateau by Regent from Groupe Rocher has not been finalised. Everything remains to be determined. All parties involved remain tight-lipped. "Given the recent announcements, the details and terms will be discussed with staff representatives as part of the ongoing legal procedures," Petit Bateau...

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Made in France: Paraboot's 117-year legacy of durable and repairable shoes

Saint-Jean-de-Moirans, France - A scent of leather and rubber hung in the air at the Paraboot factory, near Grenoble, where around one hundred workers cut, sewed, melted and polished the ‘made in France’ shoes that were highly sought after abroad. Bucking the trend of decline in French footwear, the brand’s turnover continued to increase: it was...

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Fashion in Provence: A craft at risk, a future to build

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...

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France: Fashion industry players mobilise against the National Rally

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...

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Marked by extremes, driven by global clout: Womenswear in the French market

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...

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Louis Vuitton opens new workshops in France

‘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...