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Over the past ten years, Atelier Léopoldine has established itself as a key partner in the development and garment making of fashion, apparel and textile accessory collections. The workshop, run by Véronique Bouchs, combines agility, high standards and creativity to support both young designers and established brands.
The Trait d'Union call for applications was launched on October 8. On the initiative of PROMAS, the Maison du Savoir-Faire et de la Création (MSFC) and the Groupement de la Fabrication Française (GFF), members of the UFIMH and with the support of DEFI. This new program will enable five creative, committed French fashion brands to benefit from personalized, high-quality support as they move towards the Fabriqué en France.
At the heart of an artisanal cooperative in Rennes, the Esperen workshop gives life to many types of high-end products while weaving new horizons for its members. Founded in 2023, this Breton association with a social and environmental impact combines garment making and support for employment. Led by Marion Levesque until July 2025, the association is much more than a garment making workshop: it's a melting pot of savoir-faire, a gas pedal of opportunities and a committed player in the ecological transition.
At the gateway to the Pyrenees, in Billère, a company preserves a unique savoir-faire: that of top-of-the-range, luxury hair styling and head accessories. Manufacture Textile Méridionale, known as MTM, has just celebrated its 80th anniversary. Behind its walls, the memory of traditional headwear meets contemporary design.
The Fédération Française du prêt-à-porter féminin (FFPAPF), Promincor - Lingerie Française and the Fédération de la Knits, de la Lingerie & du Balnéaire have joined forces, with the support of DÉFI, to set up a portal offering all companies in the Clothing sector, of all sizes and levels of maturity, content and practical tools to accelerate their sustainability.
In Montgermont, on the outskirts of Rennes, Atelier France Confection and the Lambert Design brand of wedding dresses embody this delicate, precise couture, where each dress embraces a gesture, a story, a fabric to celebrate the greatest moments. In charge, Manuëla Coulombel and her team strike a rare balance between exceptional savoir-faire and agile craftsmanship.





