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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

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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

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France launches cash aid for people to repair clothes

Discover the espadrille firm using French know-how and Queen’s face

Paris metro and tram seats transformed into slippers

Fishy feet? French company makes trainers with tuna skin ‘leather’

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Historic French shoe brand Paraboot struggles to meet Instagram demand