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In Paris, the Coco & rico workshop is rethinking design through local production and environmental commitment.
Clea Polar, Gabriel Defrocourt, and Jules de Breuyck — all passionate about textile design — founded this workshop to highlight French craftsmanship by producing clothing and accessories that are 100% made in France, with a focus on short supply chains and positive impact. Here, fashion meets conscience: eco-friendly materials, limited editions, mindful production… A network of workshops ensures both the quality of the products and adherence to ethical values. Coco & Rico’s mission is to democratize Made in France and ethical fashion.
👏 Hats off to Coco & rico for proving that fashion can be beautiful, local and responsible.
Heritage conversion, brand repositioning, offer diversification — the Lille metropolitan area is establishing itself as a prime destination for hotel investors.
Among them, EXTENDAM, a committed player of the transformation of the sector, is supporting several flagship projects in the city, such as:
✅ The upcoming Residence Inn by Marriott, designed for long stays
✅ The arrival of Babel Community, a new generation of hybrid hostels
In a context of increasing visitor numbers (+2 pts in 2024) and limited heritage supply, EXTENDAM is helping meet the growing demand for formats tailored to new uses.
🎯 A clear positioning: creating long-term value in regional cities by betting on high-potential assets and locally rooted hospitality.
110 million pairs of glasses are sitting unused in drawers across France. Ophélie Vanbremeersch decided to give them a second life with Les Lunettes de Zac, an initiative born from a simple question she asked herself as a teenager: what happens to our old glasses?
Founded in 2020, the start-up collects, sorts, and refurbishes unused glasses, relying on a network of 1,500 collection points across the country. In 2024 alone, 60,000 pairs per month were recovered, restored, and put back into circulation.
✨ What makes the project unique:
– Strong social impact through a partnership with Groupe VITAMINE T, a social inclusion company
– Local production with measurable environmental benefits
– An innovative circular economy model tested in post offices and second-hand retail corners
Les Lunettes de Zac brings together inclusion, circular economy, and long-term vision. A project built with patience, purpose… and resilience.