Articles by Florence Julienne
EU Circular Economy Act: what the new legislation means for fashion and textiles
The Circular Economy Act (CEA) is a legislative proposal by the European Commission (EC) designed to accelerate the transition towards a circular economy within the European Union (EU). It aims to achieve this by promoting recycling, reuse, waste recovery and the development of the secondary raw materials market. For the fashion sector, this...
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Accademia Holding Moda France: New training organisation for luxury brand teams
The Italian industrial group HModa has launched Accademia Holding Moda France, a training organisation dedicated to the creative and product development teams of luxury fashion houses. This initiative enables them to gain a deeper understanding of the realities of Italian manufacturing. Accademia Holding Moda France was established in May 2025...
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Paris Fashion Week dates for 2028 and 2029: full calendar
The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM) unveils the dates for its Paris Fashion Week and Haute Couture Week calendars for 2028 and 2029. Year 2028 Menswear autumn/winter 2028/2029: from Tuesday, January 18 to Sunday, January 23, 2028 Haute Couture spring/summer 2028: from Monday, January 24 to Thursday, January 27, 2028...
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Is another fashion possible: when design embraces sustainable systems
In Paris, the sixth edition of Semaine des Autres Modes brought together designers championing upcycling, reuse and an alternative approach to garment production. When asked whether another kind of fashion is possible, the artistic collective Une Autre Mode Est Possible (UAMEP), chaired by Arielle Levy, has answered “yes” for nearly 10 years. It...
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Galeries Lafayette’s Victoria Dartigues on SS27: 'We want joyful and sparkling fashion'
Following Paris Fashion Week in October 2026, dedicated to the spring/summer 2027 collections, FashionUnited gathered initial thoughts from Victoria Dartigues, director of womenswear and leather goods purchasing at Galeries Lafayette. From her Fashion Week marathon to emerging seasonal trends, she discusses the highlights of the season. She also...
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Hyères Festival 2026: 5 young designers embrace linen
Brais Albor Rodriguez, Dieter Vlasich Obermann, Jennifer Milleder, Farnia Salim and Loïs Cousin competed at the 2026 International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Accessories in Hyères (Hyères Festival). These five finalists, including two eventual award winners, chose to work with linen provided by the Alliance for European Flax-Linen &...
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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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