Paris, France, Jan 29, 2026 (AFP) - 'Watch the holes'! Paris fashion crowd gets to know building sites

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2026-01-29

One of the hottest trends in fashion right now is hosting catwalk shows in empty office blocks or disused car parks. The appeal was evident again during the just-concluded Paris Men's Fashion Week, where designers sought out stripped-back buildings to showcase their creations. The lower rental prices compared with a plush hotel or cultural venue might also explain their popularity at a time when the industry has been struggling with reduced dema......

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