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Paris to develop broader support system for its Fashion Industry

France's capital of fashion, Paris, is set to develop a system of support for its fashion system. The city's mayor Anne Hidalgo revealed new plans to aid Paris's fashion industry during her five year tenure on Tuesday during Paris Haute Couture. "Fashion is one of Paris' best attributes," said the mayor during a press breakfast meeting. "But...

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Paris to invest 57 million euros in its fashion industry

The French capital is set to inject 57 million euros into the fashion industry over the next 5 years to give the sector a big boost. The hefty investment was revealed on Friday by mayor Anne Hidalgo, during the opening of the Jeanne Lanvin exhibition at the Palais Galliera. "Because fashion is also all those trades that are inseparable from...

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Young designers shine at start of Paris Fashion Week

Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday unleashed its first day of stiletto- and swagger-filled shows with a nod to young designers coming up to fill the creative ranks. It was the French capital's turn to reveal its women's 2015-2016 autumn-winter collections after the shows in New York, London and Milan. The first day of the catwalk shows saw the first...