France launches cash aid for people to repair clothes The ‘ bonus réparation ’ will now apply to clothes and shoes, in a bid to cut down fast fashion waste
Discover the espadrille firm using French know-how and Queen’s face Based in south-west France and still using traditional methods, the company made headlines recently for its offbeat tribute to the British monarch
Paris metro and tram seats transformed into slippers A French company is selling slippers made from leftover fabric used to renovate the Paris public transportation network, featuring the unmistakable patterns
news Fishy feet? French company makes trainers with tuna skin ‘leather’ The brand collaborated with an established tanner, and is expanding fast, with a view to make an entire range of products with the sustainable fish skin
Historic French shoe brand Paraboot struggles to meet Instagram demand The €350-a-pair shoes, said to be popular with priests, winemakers and lawyers - and worn by Paris' police force, have seen a 35% rise in sales this year