Culture

Khemaïs Ben Lakhdar on Cultural Appropriation and Domination Khemaïs Ben Lakhdar, a doctoral candidate in art history at Sorbonne and affiliated with the French Institute of Fashion, delves into the contentious issue of cultural appropriation within the fashion sector. In his recent work titled "Cultural Appropriation: History, Domination, and Creation: Origins of Western Pillaging," Ben Lakhdar posits that cultural appropriation fundamentally involves the dominant group appropriating and recontextualizing cultural artifacts, often from marginalized communities, primarily for capitalist purposes. This process, he argues, not only strips these artifacts of their original context and meaning but also perpetuates stereotypes rooted in colonial histories. The 19th Century and New Discoveries...

The seventh Fashion Forum is scheduled on April 24, 2024. Bruno Le Maire, Minister of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, and Rachida Dati, Minister of Culture, cordially invite fashion professionals to Fashion Forum #7, which will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Palais de Tokyo (513 avenue du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris).For reference, Lyne Cohen-Solal proposed and launched the Fashion Forum on December 6, 2016, in the presence of Audrey Azoulay, Minister of Culture and Communication, and Christophe Sirugue, Secretary of State for Industry. Except for the years affected by Covid, the Fashion Forum has been held annually since then, bringing together a diverse range of industry leaders around common topics.In 2023, t...

In a globalized world where the origin of products is becoming increasingly ambiguous, the label France Terre Textile® serves as a beacon for consumers looking for assurances about the origin and quality of their textile purchases. Created to value and promote French textile expertise, this label is more than just a simple symbol on labels; it represents a deep commitment to quality, innovation, and respect for traditions that have built the reputation of the French textile industry over the centuries.The Essence of France Terre Textile®- France Terre Textile® is more than just a brand; it's a promise. This category includes products manufactured in France that meet exacting criteria not only for their precise location of manufacture, but also for compliance with stringent environm...

France is the ultimate fashion powerhouse, dominating the glamorous world of fashion. It is hardly surprising that France has the largest number of fashion brands given its rich and creative past. The epicenter of haute couture, Paris, lures designers and trendsetters to its famous avenues, the Champs-Élysées and Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, which are lined with the flagship stores of storied French labels. From the treasures at the Louvre to the architectural wonders of Versailles, French culture is a rich source of inspiration for artists. It lends refinement to every stitch and silhouette. However, it's the avant-garde French designers—Chanel, Dior, and Saint Laurent, among others—who genuinely steal the show with their steadfast devotion to excellence and craftsmanship. The health of...