Investigation: A dive into the financing of French eco-fashion hub La Caserne

Many fashion insiders have been closely following the launch of La Caserne, described by its director, Maëva Bessis, as "the largest ecological transition accelerator dedicated to the fashion and luxury sector in Europe".

Initiated by the City of Paris and supported by big-name companies such as LVMH, Kering, Woolmark and Aigle, La Caserne aims to train young designers in sustainable and responsible fashion. Although the project has been welcomed as a whole, questions have been raised about its financing, and the lack of communication on the subject has given rise to speculation. The development of La Caserne is perceived by some as opaque and the role of the City of Paris and the project's partners as ambiguous.