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'Watch the holes': Paris fashion crowd gets to know building sites

One of the hottest trends in fashion right now is hosting catwalk shows in empty office blocks or disused car parks. The appeal was evident again during the just-concluded Paris Men's Fashion Week, where designers sought out stripped-back buildings to showcase their creations. The lower rental prices compared with a plush hotel or cultural venue...

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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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From California to Europe: How Calle Del Mar is scaling a handmade brand without sacrificing craft

In today’s fast-evolving luxury market, Calle Del Mar is betting that craftsmanship – not speed – will win over the next generation of European consumers. The Californian knitwear label is entering the market not simply to reach new retailers, but to tap into a region that still protects and invests in craft. For Calle Del Mar, Europe thus...

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Gentle Monster opens one of Paris's most instagrammable stores

South Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster is taking a major step in its expansion with the opening of its first European flagship in Paris. The trendy and touristy Marais district has been chosen to host this first French location, which opens on today. Conceptual space and robotic installations Gentle Monster is known for its innovative retail...

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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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Paris fashion museum sheds light on Rick Owens’ gothic universe

Paris – From Saturday, the Palais Galliera in Paris will shed light on the dark and gothic universe of American designer Rick Owens. This is the first French retrospective of this unique and avant-garde creator, a symbol of underground fashion. Also, for the first time, the Parisian fashion museum held an exhibition in daylight, which is not...

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French fashion retail in transition: overview of a reinvented sector

This year, in France, of over 2,000 shop openings recorded by Newmark, only 13 percent concerned the fashion sector. This figure, far from anecdotal, reflected the major shift currently shaping fashion retail and redrawing the landscape of our shopping streets. The turning point began in late 2019. Progressively, more and more mid-range fashion...

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Martin Martin opens debut store in Paris

Fashion brand Martin Martin, founded by Capucine Martin in 2019, has opened its first boutique in Paris. Located at 95 rue de Seine in the heart of the historic and vibrant Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, Paris 6th, the space has been designed to reflect the timeless spirit of the Martin Martin brand. Martin Martin Paris store Credits: Martin...

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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...