The Paris Business Mission 2024, a multi-day immersion in the fashion capital, is not just a journey; it’s an adventure filled with fascinating discoveries and valuable insights into the sustainable fashion industry. During this engaging journey, participants had the unique opportunity to explore some of Paris’s most innovative and influential brands, delving deep into their stories, missions, and contributions to a more sustainable future.
La Caserne
The first day of the Paris Business Mission 2024 started with a visit to La Caserne. La Caserne is Europe’s largest sustainable fashion hub in Paris. It is located in a renovated fire station and serves as an incubator for designers and startups focused on eco-friendly fashion innovations.
Woolmark
Woolmark is recognized globally for certifying wool quality and innovating sustainable wool fabrics, educating both designers and consumers about wool’s versatility and environmental benefits.
NONA SOURCE
An LVMH initiative, NONA SOURCE offers a resale platform for high-quality, unused materials from LVMH fashion houses to promote a circular economy in luxury fashion.
Fairly Made
Fairly Made provides innovative software that helps textile brands track and communicate their environmental and social impacts, complying with French sustainability standards.
Arianee
Arianee utilizes blockchain technology to enhance the traceability and authenticity of luxury items, creating permanent digital records for greater transparency in the luxury market.
Learn more about Arianee in FASHINNOVATION’s exclusive article, ARIANEE: USING DECENTRALIZED INTERNET TO PROTECT LUXURY GOODS’ AUTHENTICITY.
Istituto Marangoni Paris
Istituto Marangoni Paris is a prestigious fashion school in Paris that educates future fashion professionals in design, marketing, and styling, with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation.
Discover more about the Institute’s work in ISTITUTO MARANGONI PARIS: EDUCATION AS A POWERFUL TOOL FOR EFFECTIVE CHANGING.
Glitz Paris
Glitz Paris offers investigative journalism in the luxury sector, focusing on ethical practices, sustainability, and social impacts, promoting transparency and accountability.
JONAK Paris
Founded by Marcel Nakam, JONAK Paris is a community-focused footwear brand known for its sustainable materials and ethical manufacturing, along with strong influencer collaborations.
Get to know JONAK’s work at JONAK: FROM FAMILY-OWNED CRAFTSMANSHIP TO GLOBAL PRESENCE.
LVMH / Station F
Station F, through LVMH’s La Maison des Startups, encourages innovation by connecting startups with established LVMH brands to integrate sustainable solutions across operations.
Chatelles
Chatelles is a Parisian brand that specializes in elegant, comfortable flats made from high-quality materials. It advocates for durable fashion that challenges fast fashion trends.
Discover Chatelles’ story in the special article ROMANTIC & STYLISH: DISCOVER CHATELLES PARIS.
Printemps
A legendary department store in Paris, Printemps offers immersive shopping experiences and strategic partnerships, focusing on curating environmentally conscious brands.
The Fashion Pact
The Fashion Pact is a global coalition of companies in the fashion and textile industry committed to environmental goals like stopping global warming and restoring biodiversity.
Sustainabelle
Sustainabelle is a consultancy that aids brands in developing sustainable, economically viable materials to reduce the environmental footprint of the fashion industry.
Veja
Veja is noted for its sustainable and ethical footwear practices, using organic materials and maintaining transparency in production, setting a standard in the industry.
Get an exclusive view of the company’s story in the special article VEJA: A BRAND WITH A GENUINELY SUSTAINABLE IDENTITY.
FARM Rio
Brazilian brand FARM Rio, known for its vibrant prints and commitment to sustainability, supports environmental efforts like reforestation in the Amazon.
Paris Business Mission 2024: A Moment of Apprenticeship
The Paris Business Mission 2024 not only provided a unique view of the sustainable fashion industry but also inspired deep reflection on the future of fashion and the critical role of innovation and collaboration in creating a more sustainable and conscious world.
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PARIS BUSINESS MISSION: CONNECTING EXECUTIVES, FOUNDERS & ENTREPRENEURS GLOBALLY
NEW YORK BUSINESS MISSION: NURTURING INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY
