Examining what it’s like to live, work and play in France, our experts guide you through the nuances that define its culture.
At Paris Fashion Week, Coperni updated its Swipe bag design with a science-backed twist: Aerogel, which is 99% air. By utilising this futuristic material and leading with science fiction-inspired design, the brand has created another viral moment, positioning itself as an industry innovator.
IKEA's first artist-in-residence, Annie Leibovitz, has captured the diverse meaning of 'home' in a 25-image exhibition series, Life at Home. The exhibition ran throughout Paris Fashion Week, showcasing alternatives to the white-picket-fence nuclear family on the global stage.
France has banned the terms 'steak' and 'escalope' from the labels of vegetarian products, reserving the terms for meat alone. While plant-based meat has found its way onto plates and palates, cultural issues surrounding alternatives to meat consumption continue to hamper adoption.
Veja's Paris store focuses on sustainable fashion, offering repairs and products to increase longevity. It embodies ethical consumption trends, reflecting values important to today's consumers, who prioritise environmental and social impacts and durability in their purchasing decisions.
A village south of Paris has banned the use of mobile phones in public areas, citing a need to raise more awareness about the adverse effects of screens on our lives. In this context, brands have an opportunity to help educate but also provide light-hearted commentary to ease anxieties.
Paris 2024 and Chaumet have unveiled medals for the Olympic and Paralympic games, featuring metal taken from the Eiffel Tower replaced during refurbishments. Luxury brands are increasingly entering the sports arena, with both sectors finding opportunities to reach new audiences.
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