Paris is about to buzz with creativity as Fashion Week and Fête de la Musique collide this week. For UK creatives, especially those championing sustainability, it’s the perfect moment to be there, soaking in the energy, innovation and overpriced pastries.
Stella McCartney will be front and centre again, pioneering plant-based leathers and presenting Koba, a biodegradable faux fur made from corn by‑product blended with recycled polyester, 63 percent lower in emissions than traditional polyester. she’s expected to host interactive material showcases again, much like her “Sustainable Market” that debuted in previous seasons. So we look forward to seeing this come to life.
Marine Serre will likely continue her conversation with upcycling, as she has consistently integrated deadstock and recycled textiles making half or more of garments from rescued materials, expect crescent‑moon prints mixed with vintage lace and sportswear overlays, all in dialogue with city streets.
And don’t sleep on emerging voices too, such as Belgian-based Mats Rombaut, known for pineapple‑leaf Piñatex trainers and apple‑leather sneakers, and Mossi Traoré, whose socially conscious “made in banlieue” label mixes traditional draping, handspun khadi, and cross‑cultural art forms. And finally, watch for Chloé under Chemena Kamali, showcasing refined tailoring with B‑Corp certified green materials like organic cotton and regenerated nylon.
Paris Fashion Week isn’t just about what’s on the runway, it’s a lab for circular tech and material innovation. think biodegradable silk “living fabrics”, jackets made from recycled plastic bottles, modular capsule wardrobes built for endless reuse. it’s couture remixed with conscience, and that’s something compelling for UK creatives looking to pivot their practice.
For uk creatives, this dual cultural moment means more than networking. it’s an invitation to witness peered‑innovation, where brands, artists and activists collide. to see how materials meet atmosphere, and how curation extends beyond the catwalk. to join the conversation about ethical systems and stylistic storytelling and maybe even stage your own pop‑up show or guerrilla workshop in paris’s streets.