Apparel and Footwear in France
Apparel and footwear in 2021: The big picture
What next for apparel and footwear?
Table 1 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Volume 2016-2021
Table 2 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 3 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2016-2021
Table 4 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Apparel and Footwear: % Value 2017-2021
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Apparel and Footwear: % Value 2018-2021
Table 7 Distribution of Apparel and Footwear by Format: % Value 2016-2021
Table 8 Distribution of Apparel and Footwear by Format and Category: % Value 2021
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Volume 2021-2026
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2021-2026
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Summary 1 Research Sources
Womenswear in France
Recovery of womenswear is something of an illusion in 2021
Domestic specialist retailers fare badly during the pandemic
Targeted offerings to niche consumer groups, sustainability and new bi-store concepts benefit some local players
Limited lipstick effect expected in 2022
E-commerce makes strong strides in 2021 and forges ahead over the forecast period
The success story of sustainability and second-hand womenswear continues into the forecast period
Table 13 Sales of Womenswear by Category: Volume 2016-2021
Table 14 Sales of Womenswear by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 15 Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2016-2021
Table 16 Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Womenswear: % Value 2017-2021
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Womenswear: % Value 2018-2021
Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Women's Nightwear: % Value 2017-2021
Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Nightwear: % Value 2018-2021
Table 21 NBO Company Shares of Women's Outerwear: % Value 2017-2021
Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Outerwear: % Value 2018-2021
Table 23 NBO Company Shares of Women’s Swimwear: % Value 2017-2021
Table 24 LBN Brand Shares of Women’s Swimwear: % Value 2018-2021
Table 25 NBO Company Shares of Women's Underwear: % Value 2017-2021
Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Underwear: % Value 2018-2021
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: Volume 2021-2026
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2021-2026
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Menswear in France
Frail recovery for menswear in store-based channels in 2021
Formal menswear and luxury brands remain the most negatively affected
Athleisure and streetwear fare better as luxury and high-end apparel brands suffer heavily from store closures and the loss of foreign tourists
Two local chains, Celio & Jules experience a revival coming back from the brink
Despite strong recovery in 2022-2023, another slowdown for the forecast period due to more brakes on growth
Male consumers become increasingly interested in sustainable apparel
E-commerce and digital native brands fare relatively well
Table 31 Sales of Menswear by Category: Volume 2016-2021
Table 32 Sales of Menswear by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 33 Sales of Menswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2016-2021
Table 34 Sales of Menswear by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 35 NBO Company Shares of Menswear: % Value 2017-2021
Table 36 LBN Brand Shares of Menswear: % Value 2018-2021
Table 37 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Nightwear: % Value 2017-2021
Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Nightwear: % Value 2018-2021
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Outerwear: % Value 2017-2021
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Outerwear: % Value 2018-2021
Table 41 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Swimwear: % Value 2017-2021
Table 42 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Swimwear: % Value 2018-2021
Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Underwear: % Value 2017-2021
Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Underwear: % Value 2018-2021
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: Volume 2021-2026
Table 46 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2021-2026
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Childrenswear in France
Modest recovery in 2021 in childrenswear after a limited drop in 2020
Most channels decline over 2020-2021
Limited changes in the ranking of retailers but optimised omnichannel strategy for some brands
After an offsetting effect, the birth rate declines once more which does not bode well for childrenswear
Category characterised by creativity, inclusiveness, eco-responsibility/sustainability and the need to upgrade
Industry players rethink digital distribution over the forecast period
Table 49 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Volume 2016-2021
Table 50 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 51 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2016-2021
Table 52 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 53 NBO Company Shares of Childrenswear: % Value 2017-2021
Table 54 LBN Brand Shares of Childrenswear: % Value 2018-2021
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Volume 2021-2026
Table 56 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 57 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2021-2026
Table 58 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Sportswear in France
Sportswear shows resilience in the midst of the global health crisis
Nike and adidas benefit from the restarting of sport activities
Damage limitation for retailers Decathlon and Intersport in sports good stores in 2020 followed by a bounce back in 2021
Good short-term prospects as the consumer base for sportswear increases further
Changes to lifestyles since the pandemic has potential to lead to Friday wear two days per week and sportwear for the remainder
Digital native brands are particularly active in sportswear
Table 59 Sales of Sportswear by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 60 Sales of Sportswear by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Sportswear: % Value 2017-2021
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Sportswear: % Value 2018-2021
Table 63 Distribution of Sportswear by Format: % Value 2016-2021
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Sportswear by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Sportswear by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Jeans in France
Hip Hop culture and athleisure pose strong threats to jeans prior to the pandemic
While the leading brands are from the US and Spain, local jeans hold higher share overall
Brighter prospects for eco-friendly jeans
Industry players strive to offer more comfort
De-Nîmes fabric offers local brands a strong opportunity for growth
Table 66 Sales of Jeans by Category: Volume 2016-2021
Table 67 Sales of Jeans by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 68 Sales of Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2016-2021
Table 69 Sales of Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 70 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2016-2021
Table 71 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 72 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2016-2021
Table 73 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 74 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2016-2021
Table 75 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 76 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2016-2021
Table 77 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Jeans: % Value 2017-2021
Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Jeans: % Value 2018-2021
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: Volume 2021-2026
Table 81 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 82 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2021-2026
Table 83 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Table 84 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2021-2026
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2021-2026
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Table 88 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2021-2026
Table 89 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 90 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2021-2026
Table 91 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Hosiery in France
Sheer hosiery suffers as formal dress becomes less relevant
Greater resilience for non-sheer hosiery
The collapse of Dim compared to the resilience of Kindy exemplifies the different fates of sheer and non-sheer hosiery
Hosiery driven by socks and new trends over the forecast period
The “Made in France” label becomes increasingly popular
Bomolet and Rev are just two examples of sustainable hosiery
Table 92 Sales of Hosiery by Category: Volume 2016-2021
Table 93 Sales of Hosiery by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 94 Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Volume Growth 2016-2021
Table 95 Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 96 NBO Company Shares of Hosiery: % Value 2017-2021
Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Hosiery: % Value 2018-2021
Table 98 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: Volume 2021-2026
Table 99 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 100 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Volume Growth 2021-2026
Table 101 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Apparel Accessories in France
Apparel accessories suffer from their non-essential nature during the pandemic in 2020 and 2021
Disappointing sudden drop in fashion masks after a peak in 2020
Competitive landscape is highly fragmented in 2021
Ties and other accessories required for only a few days a week due to the prevalence of working from home
No real future for fashion masks other than among environmentally-friendly consumers
Apparel accessories provides entry level for affordable luxury brands
Table 102 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Volume 2016-2021
Table 103 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 104 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Volume Growth 2016-2021
Table 105 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 106 NBO Company Shares of Apparel Accessories: % Value 2017-2021
Table 107 LBN Brand Shares of Apparel Accessories: % Value 2018-2021
Table 108 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Volume 2021-2026
Table 109 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 110 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Volume Growth 2021-2026
Table 111 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Footwear in France
Strong recovery for sneakers driven by the performance of sports-inspired footwear
Strong recovery for international sportswear specialists but more limited for local mainstream retailers
Ongoing structural drop expected after a peak in 2022
Paradoxically the footwear industry faces product shortages
Category increasingly characterised by sneakers and the sustainability trend and threatened by growing demand for second-hand footwear
Table 112 Sales of Footwear by Category: Volume 2016-2021
Table 113 Sales of Footwear by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 114 Sales of Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2016-2021
Table 115 Sales of Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 116 NBO Company Shares of Footwear: % Value 2017-2021
Table 117 LBN Brand Shares of Footwear: % Value 2018-2021
Table 118 Distribution of Footwear by Format: % Value 2016-2021
Table 119 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: Volume 2021-2026
Table 120 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 121 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2021-2026
Table 122 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026