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Young French designers struggle amid financial instability and skills shortages

On the eve of Paris Fashion Week, several young French designers — including Mossi, Jeanne Friot, Pierre-François Valette, Phileo Landowski and Steven Passaro — spoke at La Caserne to discuss the difficulties they face in their business. Precarious economic conditions, competitive imbalances, inadequate training and a shortage of technical...

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Jeanne Friot show: A manifesto for LGBT+ identities in fashion

Paris - "I can't imagine doing it any other way." French designer Jeanne Friot opened Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday with an energetic dance show that received a standing ovation. The show was a manifesto for fashion that is increasingly committed to defending LGBT+ identities. "My commitment comes from my personality, from being a lesbian, a...

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'Queer Fashion' in Paris: French fashion designers break with Olympic tradition

The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris demonstrated courage in terms of fashion. And it was not just designs from the houses of the luxury group and official Olympic partner LVMH were in the spotlight, but also young talents. With the selection of costumes and designers, those responsible for artistic direction and costumes, Thomas...