Apparel and Footwear in France
Apparel and footwear in 2023: The big picture
What next for apparel and footwear?
Table 1 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 3 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 4 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Apparel and Footwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Apparel and Footwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 7 Distribution of Apparel and Footwear by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 8 Distribution of Apparel and Footwear by Format and Category: % Value 2023
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Summary 1 Research Sources
Childrenswear in France
Sales in childrenswear suppressed by declining birth rates, budgetary pressures, and climate-related factors
Second-hand trend lends itself particularly well to childrenswear
Kiabi maintains its lead, thanks to stable pricing and affordable options
French parents will continue to seek good quality and long-lasting apparel for the lowest prices they can find
Second-hand trends will continue to grow strongly over the forecast period
Waning birth rates will continue to pose a notable challenge
Table 13 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 14 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 15 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 16 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Childrenswear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Childrenswear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 19 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Apparel Accessories in France
Apparel accessories struggles in the light of budgetary restrictions and the non-essential status of many of its products
Hats/caps benefit from practicalities and fashion trends
Polarisation seen between high-end luxe brands and cheaper mass options
Price-sensitive consumers forgo “nice-to-haves” for essentials, casting a shadow over apparel accessories
More essential accessories may be better supported, such as belts and gloves
Scarves see opportunities through affluent tourists seeking designer goods
Table 23 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 24 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 25 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 26 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 27 NBO Company Shares of Apparel Accessories: % Value 2019-2023
Table 28 LBN Brand Shares of Apparel Accessories: % Value 2020-2023
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Menswear in France
Menswear fares better than womenswear, due to lower levels of price-sensitivity and purchasing caution
Internal cannibalisation results from a decline in formal dress codes, in favour of the athleisure trend
Sports-inspired trends remain major drivers in menswear
Opportunities ahead for the still-underdeveloped category of menswear
Men could be attracted by sustainable and eco-friendly brands, even if not desirous of second-hand
Jeans will remain timeless products but will face depreciation and competition from the athleisure trend
Table 33 Sales of Menswear by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 34 Sales of Menswear by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 35 Sales of Menswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 36 Sales of Menswear by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 37 NBO Company Shares of Menswear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of Menswear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Nightwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Nightwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 41 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Outerwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 42 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Outerwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Swimwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Swimwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Underwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Underwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 50 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Womenswear in France
Women more inclined to forfeit purchases and buy second-hand
Women’s swimwear and underwear benefit from the return of tourism and necessity of purchase
Fragmented competitive landscape, with a mix of high street and sports-inspired players
Womenswear will continue to struggle, albeit with an expected short-term boost thanks to the Paris Olympics 2024
Opportunities for local digital native brands, low-cost online players, and variety stores
De-consumption trends cast a shadow over potential of relocated “Made in France” strategies
Table 51 Sales of Womenswear by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 52 Sales of Womenswear by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 53 Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 54 Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Womenswear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Womenswear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Women's Nightwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Nightwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 59 NBO Company Shares of Women's Outerwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Outerwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Women’s Swimwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Women’s Swimwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 63 NBO Company Shares of Women's Underwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 64 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Underwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Jeans in France
Jeans fall into a volume slump following a strong rebound after the pandemic
New jeans face competition from the second-hand trend
Levi’s maintains its top place, thanks to status symbol popularity
Jeans set to slowly reinvent themselves, mainly in menswear
Athleisure and “déconsommation” trends will continue to challenge traditional jeans
“Made in France” offers rebound potential for jeans
Table 69 Sales of Jeans by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 70 Sales of Jeans by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 71 Sales of Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 72 Sales of Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 73 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 74 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 75 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 76 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 77 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 78 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 79 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 80 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Jeans: % Value 2019-2023
Table 82 LBN Brand Shares of Jeans: % Value 2020-2023
Table 83 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 84 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 88 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 89 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 90 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 91 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 92 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 93 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 94 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Hosiery in France
Sheer hosiery continues to face challenging factors, leading to its ongoing volume slump
Non-sheer hosiery is not faring any better than its sheer counterparts
Kiabi maintains its lead thanks to its myriad strengths
Ongoing slumps expected, with opportunities seen in more eco-friendly options
Challenges expected to persist over the forecast period
Some opportunities remain for hosiery with a “Made in France” label
Table 95 Sales of Hosiery by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 96 Sales of Hosiery by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 97 Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 98 Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 99 NBO Company Shares of Hosiery: % Value 2019-2023
Table 100 LBN Brand Shares of Hosiery: % Value 2020-2023
Table 101 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 102 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 103 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 104 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Footwear in France
Footwear sees a variable performance, based on weather conditions and consumers’ price-sensitivity
“Sneakermania” trend continues, in line with sports-inspired fashion trends
Nike maintains its lead thanks to status symbol positioning and sustainability activities
The outlook for sportswear looks bright in the short term but there some threats
Sustainable, repaired and collector-based sneakers set to forge ahead, but this is a double-edged sword
Omnichannel and crossover strategies needed to support sales
Table 105 Sales of Footwear by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 106 Sales of Footwear by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 107 Sales of Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 108 Sales of Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 109 NBO Company Shares of Footwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 110 LBN Brand Shares of Footwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 111 Distribution of Footwear by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 112 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 113 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 114 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 115 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Sportswear in France
Sporting activities and athleisure trends – the main drivers of dynamic sportswear
Sneakers maintain popularity, with sustainability a key trend
Decathlon remains popular thanks to celebrity endorsements, while Nike and adidas benefit from their status positioning
Sporting events help to boost the profile of sportswear and sponsor brands such as. Nike
Second-hand sneaker trend may impact potential sales, as the “sneakermania” trend continues
Chain brand clothing habits and more casual styles will also fuel sales
Table 116 Sales of Sportswear by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 117 Sales of Sportswear by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 118 NBO Company Shares of Sportswear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 119 LBN Brand Shares of Sportswear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 120 Distribution of Sportswear by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 121 Forecast Sales of Sportswear by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 122 Forecast Sales of Sportswear by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028