Happy fashion week(s)!

Once again, Paris welcomes buyers from all over the world for the fashion weeks.

After a 2019 end of year and a 2020 beginning that were unfortunately marked by social current events, the economic situation is returning to normal.

We can catch our breath and feel optimistic again!

Thanks go to all the brands in Paris and in the different French regions; their vitality and appeal are confirmed year after year on the international markets.

Thanks to all the activities of the many local professional organisations, especially the eight regional associations that make up our Fédération, and to the fashion houses in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and Lille that support the development of our businesses in their areas.

Thanks to you, who we’ll meet again in this new year at the Paris trade shows (such as Who’s Next and Première Classe, Man/Woman, Tranoï, and others), and to the numerous showrooms that present the entire French creative offer, confirming Paris’ important role as the world’s fashion capital.

The Fédération’s 2020 program will also be extremely full of activities, conferences, events, and studies – all with the one goal of giving you community tools for action and development in the areas of international growth, innovation, CSR, and strategic thinking.

This program was co-created with the representatives you elected, a group that is part of our Board of Directors along with the Fédération teams, whom, as the year begins, I must sincerely thank for their implication and positive energy.

As the year goes, on I’ll have the opportunity to speak to you about this program and, bit by bit, share with you the news that will influence our 2020.

I hope you all enjoy the trade shows!

Here’s wishing you wonderful fashion weeks and a very happy 2020!

Pierre-François Le Louët