Articles by Florence Julienne
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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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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