Mains d'avenir 2025: craftsmen's skills in the spotlight at 19M

Le 19M is Chanel's fashion factory, home to several hundred craftsmen and employees, but also an art gallery open to the curious and lovers of fashion and design. It regularly hosts exhibitions and creative workshops for young and old alike.

Each year, 19M also organizes a special weekend, with free events for all. The Mains d'avenir event is back for a third edition on February 8 and 9, 2025. This event gives us the opportunity to meet fashion and decoration artisans, and learn more about their specific skills, which give life to the clothes and accessories we admire so much.

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During these two days, the curious can take part in original workshops, specialized training courses, meetings and round tables...

The Mains d'avenir event gives 19M the chance to showcase its artisans: you can learn more about millinery with Maison Michel, embroidery with Lesage, embroidery design with Atelier Montex, flowers with Lemarié, bootmaking with Massaro, goldsmithing with Goossens, jewelry with Desrues, bathing with Eres and sewing with Paloma.

Mains d'avenir 2025 program:

• Discover the trades
  Throughout the day, you'll be able to meet specialist craftsmen and discuss their career paths, skills and aspirations. You'll also find a career guidance area to help you refine your career plans.
  Find out about internship, work-study and job vacancies at the Maisons and apply today!
  
  
• Practical workshops
  Throughout the day, take advantage of free introductory workshops with embroiderers Lesage, Desrues and Atelier Montex, as well as flower specialist Maison Lemarié.
  There will also be a workshop on the circular economy with the Jeu de Matières association.
  
  
• Round tables
  Throughout the weekend, round tables moderated by journalists from Le Monde will provide an insight into the wealth and economic dynamism of the Métiers d'art de la mode et de la décoration.
  Reserve your session according to your preference.
  
  
  • Saturday, February 8
    First session:
    9am to 12pm - 45min
    During this session, join the round table "Working in fashion: fantasies and realities" from 10:30am to 11:15am.
    What are the preconceived ideas about working in fashion? How can we support and encourage young talent in the Métiers d'art? What opportunities are there? Industry specialists tell you everything you need to know before taking the plunge.
    
    Second session:
    From 12:30 to 3:30 pm - 45min
    During this session, join the round table "What role for arts and crafts in the ecological transition?" from 2 pm to 2:45 pm.
    A time for exchange to explore the various challenges of sustainability in the luxury sector and the initiatives of major fashion brands.
    
    Third session:
    From 4pm to 7pm - 45min
    During this session, take part in the round table "Tailor-made training to enter the world of couture" from 5pm to 5:45pm.
    Discover the different facets of the dressmaking profession: creation, technique, the trade, new challenges, etc.
    
    
  • Sunday, February 9
    Fourth session:
    From 10am to 5:30pm - 45min
    During this session, take part in the round table "Making a living from your passion: how to reconvert to the Métiers d'art" from 11am to 12pm.

If you're a fan of fashion, haute-couture or art, and want to get behind the scenes of this fascinating world, don't miss these free events at 19M.

This artistic weekend is part of the Journées des métiers d'art in Paris.

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