France is well-renowned as the home of fashion, but an emerging movement is challenging the model that has long defined the industry, writes AFP’s Anne-Sophie Lavenant..
Long lambasted for their environmental impact and relentless pace, fashion giants including Zara, H&M and Uniqlo have faced growing criticism.
But in response a new generation of designers and stylists are promoting a more ethical, sustainable and customisable approach to dressing.
Aurélie Kaci is a fashion designer and stylist whose work is focused on upcycling, using existing clothes to create new pieces.
She explains: .
