Who’s Next & Premiere Classe reinvent fashion with upcycling project

By

Barbara Santamaria

Published
Jul 18, 2016

French fashion trade shows Who’s Next and Premiere Classe have invited seven emerging designers to participate in an up-cycling styling exercise as part of the (Re)Create project.

In line with the trade show’s seasonal theme, the designers were briefed to create a collection of 20 pieces each, using second-hand clothing found at Eureka Friepe - a Rouen-based 25,000 sq mts warehouse holding over 3,500 tonnes of second-hand clothing stock.

Designers and brands participating in the project include Sea for Sinnerman, Second St, Louis Gabriel Nouchi, Work_On, Delphine Dénéréaz, Manémané and Blue Line.

The pieces will be on display from 1-5 September at Who’s Next and Premiere Class trade shows at the Porte de Versailles.

The fairs have also partnered with concept store Kiliwatch Paris, which will showcase the collections from 1 September until 2 October at its store in Etienne Marcel, Paris.