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The article discusses the development of French fashion brands in the electronic commerce market in China, with particular focus given to the luxury goods company Groupe Smcp and its three ready-to-wear clothing brands Sandro, Maje, and Claudie as well as the clothing brand Mât de misaine.

The article discusses a conference held within the context of the international fashion and photography festival Festival d'Hyères in Hyères, France, on April 26, 2014. Focus was given to the evolution of French-Chinese relations in the clothing industry and the theme of La Chine, perspectives d'échanges et de développements croisés, or China, crossed exchanges and development perspectives. China's economic and political rebirth, its clothing industry, and its consumption are mentioned.

The article discusses the economic difficulties faced by the luxury goods industry in 2012-2013. The author notes that luxury field has resisted the financial crisis since 2008, however, the consumption decrease in China caused a decline in the companies' activities. According to some experts, the crisis touching luxury brands, such as Hermès, Louis Vuitton, and Ralph Lauren, is only temporary, and should not last after 2015. INSET: Un état des lieux et des pistes de réflexion.

The article discusses the French luxuries industry, focusing on the fall in value of luxuries stocks on the world's stock exchanges in the final quarter of 2011. Topics mentioned include the announcement of the dip in value of stock coinciding with pessimistic forecasting for the Chinese economy; Nicolas Boulanger, luxuries expert in the European think-tank Eurostaff; and the global causes and implications of the announcement regarding luxuries' stock values.

The article provides information regarding the economic growth of the French manufacturer of apparel and fashion accessories Hermès International from January to September 2014. Topics discussed include its overall economic growth, with the most growth occurring in its division of leather goods, the opening of the first Maison Hermès in China in September, and the company's activity in the Asian market in general.

The article reports that textile machinery sales have decreased globally, with China accounting for 54% of sales. According to the article, short-fiber spinning machines are the only textile machines whose sales are progressing, primarily in China and India. The article also discusses sales of long-fiber spinning machinery in Turkey.

The article offers information of the flagship store inaugurated by the Chinese luxury goods brand Shang Xia in Shanghai, China, on October 18, 2014. The brand sells products created by Chinese craftsmen and is owned by the French manufacturer of luxury goods and ready-to-wear Hermès. Topics of discussion include the store's location, its layout and decor designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, its offerings, its performance in China, and its revenue in 2012.

The article reports that the pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong Kong have resulted in a 30-40% decline in local purchases and have also affected sales in the luxury goods industry. Topics further discussed include the political situation in Hong Kong and its effects on mainland Chinese consumers who come to Hong Kong for tax-free shopping.

The article discusses the opening of the store Maison Hermès by the French luxury goods company Hermès in Shanghai, China. Topics of discussion include the company's brand dedicated to Chinese culture Shang Xia, its special collection featuring items including alligator handbags, the location in which the store is housed, and the store's interior design created by the architectural firm Rdai.

The article announces that the textile and clothing industries experienced a decline in their stock market values in April 2013. The author explains that the results of luxury brands, such as Louis Vuitton, have also decreased with the exception of Christian Lacroix. Most companies suffered from a decrease in sales in China.

The article discusses Chantal Baudron and her efforts to recruit in China for human resources divisions of the fashion design industry.