Under the vaults of the Viaduc des Arts, La Fabrique Nomade brings, through a human and creative vision, the possibility for refugee and migrant artisans to find not only a profession, but also dignity and meaning. Since it was founded in 2016 by Inès Mesmar, the association has been deploying a professional integration model that enhances exceptional savoir-faire in the hands of people from many countries and connects them to the French market.

At the fifth edition of De(ux) Mains du Luxe, the Comité Colbert invited schoolchildren and the general public to discover the sector's indissociable savoir-faire, particularly that of the apparel industry, and how to join companies that are recruiting.

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.

In the heart of the Vendée region, in Mortagne-sur-Sèvre, the Court Métrage product development unit has been cultivating invaluable expertise for over twenty years in the development of collections for France's greatest luxury Houses and high-end ready-to-wear brands. Away from the limelight, this independent structure has become a benchmark in design development and standardization, combining high technical standards with artisanal savoir-faire.

The Choletais fashion industry is not resting on the laurels of its glorious past. Today, it is preparing its future by training young people and adults in its professions. Two specialized high schools, one public and one private, Jeanne Delanoue and Fernand Renaudeau, have successfully weathered the decades by adapting their content to the needs of companies.

In the heart of the Deux-Sèvres region, Bocage Avenir Couture embodies a unique vision of French garment making. At the crossroads of traditional craftsmanship, social commitment and high-end standards, this workshop makes flou / soft dressmaking pieces in the most delicate materials for the most prestigious Home brands. The company represents a collective adventure driven by passion and resilience.