Articles by Florence Julienne
FNH's Pierre Talamon talks French protests: 'It is better to close your shop than to have to rebuild it'
Following the extensive damage caused by the protest on Saturday, October 17, FashionUnited interviewed Pierre Talamon, president of the Fédération Nationale de l’Habillement (FNH), about the economic consequences of the damage for independent retailers; expectations of the government; and the support measures being considered. What is your...
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Hyères festival 2026: Yui Chen is first Chinese designer to win fashion grand prix
The 41st edition of the International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Accessories in Hyères has awarded the grand prix to Yui Chen, the first Chinese designer to receive this award. The jury favoured an experimental artistic approach, combining formal innovation with positive emotion. A Chinese designer and graduate of Parsons Paris, Yui...
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Leather goods: what if repair became a new growth driver for fashion?
Following Paris Fashion Week, dedicated to the new spring/summer 2027 collections, another approach to fashion warrants attention: extending the life of existing pieces by starting with repairs. On the occasion of the LVMH Journées Particulières (from October 16 to 18, 2026), FashionUnited was invited to visit the Care & Repair Workshop. This is...
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Lacoste ousts its CEO Éric Vallat, Thierry Guibert takes back the helm
Éric Vallat has been removed from his position as chief executive officer of the French brand Lacoste. The corporate website now lists Thierry Guibert as CEO. Reuters reported that Éric Vallat was ousted just before the brand's Paris show. The announcement came as a surprise due to its sudden nature. Lacoste confirmed this leadership change to...
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Stella McCartney questions role of living beings in fashion with summer 2027 collection
Paris Fashion Week October 2026: Stella McCartney continues its commitment to animal and nature protection with a spring/summer 2027 collection that rethinks material choices. The ocean inspires the shapes, colours and patterns of Stella McCartney's spring/summer 2027 collection, but also serves to ask the question: “At what point does a living...
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PFW: At Père-Lachaise, Mossi's show is an ode to life, nature and spirituality
For the presentation of his spring/summer 2027 collection, Mossi Traoré returns to Père-Lachaise. Inspired by the tombs, fauna and flora, the designer celebrates life while asserting an evolution of his business model. The collection is becoming less of an object for commercialisation and more a medium for creation, expression and transmission....
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LATAM Fashion Circle showcases South American brands in Paris
How can the heritage of Latin American artisanal skills be transformed into an offering that can find its place on the international market? This was the challenge Dan Silva set for himself when he conceived his LATAM Fashion Circle project. A project that has now become a reality. When asked by FashionUnited why he named his event LATAM Fashion...
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Circular fashion: how to turn a compliance cost into value creation
As circularity becomes a regulatory requirement, strategy consulting firm Kearney identifies four levers for integrating it into brands' business models. In its Circular Fashion Index 2026 report, the US firm analysed the circularity practices of 241 fashion brands across 21 countries. The result: the most operationally demanding circular...
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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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