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Made in Paris: How Paris is revitalising its fashion industry

Internationally, the 'Made in Paris' label is a one typically held in esteem. However, as the current state of fashion becomes more volatile, government officials in Paris, akin to others across Europe, are stepping up to bolster their local industry in a bid to both revive the presence of established names and uplift those deemed to be...

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Kering closes sale of majority stake in prime Parisian real estate assets to Ardian

Luxury group Kering (Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga) and investment firm Ardian have closed their investment transaction regarding a portfolio of three prime real estate assets in Paris according to an announcement on Thursday. The terms are in line with the news released on 15th January, namely a sale of 837 million euros...

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AMI opens its largest store yet in Paris

French contemporary fashion brand AMI has opened its largest store worldwide in the exclusive Marais neighbourhood of Paris. Located at 96 Rue de Turenne, the store spans more than 6,400 square feet over two floors, and as the largest store in its portfolio, it houses AMI’s complete collections of menswear, womenswear and accessories. The store...

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Stone Island opens flagship store in Paris

The chief executive officer of Stone Island, Robert Triefus, has announced the inauguration of the Italian brand's new flagship store in Paris. As revealed on Triefus' LinkedIn account, the store is located at 223, rue Saint-Honoré, in the first arrondissement of Paris, and covers an area of more than 1,750 square metres. Housed inside a...

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Maison de Sabré to launch collaborative collection with Mr. Men & Little Miss

Australian luxury leather goods and accessories brand Maison de Sabré has partnered with the iconic characters Mr. Men and Little Miss to launch a collaboration collection. Set to launch on January 16, this limited-edition collection of collectibles sees the brand take some of the characters from the children’s series and reimagine them into...

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The Row opens first store in Paris

Luxury house The Row, founded by sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, has discreetly opened its first address in Paris. The brand announced the opening of a Parisian boutique via a carousel of images on Instagram, accompanied by a simplified caption, “The Row Paris, 1 Rue du Mont Thabor.” The post, which includes only two photographs, hints at a...

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Eyeing European expansion, Birkenstock opens first boutique in Paris

German footwear brand Birkenstock has made a significant stride in its European expansion strategy by opening its first Parisian boutique in the fashionable Marais district. The 130 square metre corner store, located at 17 rue des Archives, marks the company's first standalone European retail space in four years and represents a crucial...

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Storehouse pop-up to return to Paris with international designers

A pop-up experience curated by Dyelog is set to return to the streets of Paris next week in a bid to showcase a selection of emerging names to a new audience. ‘Storehouse’ is coming back to the French capital in a pop-up format mirroring its first edition that took place last September, with it this time scheduled to span July 5 to 13. This...

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Calvin Klein unveils new concept store in Paris

American designer brand Calvin Klein, owned by PVH, has unveiled a new global flagship store in Paris featuring its new ‘Chalk’ design concept to elevate the consumer experience. Located at 44 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris, the 6,450 square foot flagship opens on Friday, June 14. It will offer the brand’s full apparel and lifestyle offering...

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JD Sports opens global flagship in Paris

Sports fashion retailer JD Sports Fashion has opened a global flagship store in the heart of Paris. Located at 118 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, the store has been designed to create an immersive shopping experience, showcasing the brand’s latest innovations in digital technology and merchandising offering the “hottest brands and latest launches”....

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FW24: Time travel, throwbacks and (faltering) debuts at Paris Fashion Week

When Nicolas Ghesquière returned to the Cour Carrée at the Louvre last night, exactly ten years to the day after he presented his first collection for Louis Vuitton, it was, as is custom for the brand, to close out a packed Paris Fashion Week schedule for Fall/Winter 2024. The designer, who will continue his reign at the helm of the French...

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Veja opens a repair shop in Paris

French sustainable trainer brand Veja has opened its first standalone sneaker “repair temple” in Paris. Known as the ‘General Store,’ the repair shop is located at 11 Rue de Marseille and offers cobbler and tailoring services to fix and extend the life of sneakers and clothing for any brand. Designed to act as a hub of sustainability, the store...