# French luxury retail designer collaborations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/french-luxury-retail-designer-collaborations
> Updated: 2026-09-28T05:00:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

French luxury and contemporary retail brands are increasingly utilizing exhibitions and collaborations to showcase designer talent.

In mid-September, Galeries Lafayette in Paris launched the ‘Maison des Créateurs’ exhibition. The showcase features a blend of established fashion houses and emerging designers, including 2026 ANDAM Grand Prix winner Marie Adam-Leenaerdt and recent graduates from the Institut Français de la Mode.

By late September, other Parisian retailers expanded on these collaborative models. Le Bon Marché converted its Salon Aristide into a design space featuring the work of Edgar Jayet, offering customizable furniture and lighting. Additionally, the brand Gérard Darel partnered with the Merci concept store for a residency involving archival pieces and exclusive new products.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: French retail brands launch new designer collaborations

French retail brands Le Bon Marché and Gérard Darel are launching new luxury experiences through designer collaborations and concept store residencies in Paris.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-retail-brands-launch-new-designer-collaborations

### 2026-09-19: Galeries Lafayette hosts Maison des Créateurs fashion exhibition

Galeries Lafayette’s ‘Maison des Créateurs’ in Paris showcases emerging and established designers, including Marie Adam-Leenaerdt and IFM graduates, through October 14.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/galeries-lafayette-hosts-maison-des-crateurs-fashion-exhibition

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