{"id":13147,"date":"2026-06-04T19:55:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T17:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/3-designer-pop-ups-not-to-be-missed-in-paris-this-summer\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T19:55:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T17:55:09","slug":"3-designer-pop-ups-not-to-be-missed-in-paris-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/en\/3-designer-pop-ups-not-to-be-missed-in-paris-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"3 designer pop-ups not to be missed in Paris this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">As the recent<em>Industrie Africa<\/em> report underlined, while brand discovery may take place online, it&#8217;s in the physical experience and contact with the product that real commercial trust is built. This summer 2026, three major collectives have decided to take up the challenge of physical retail in Paris. Here&#8217;s your roadmap for planning this season&#8217;s shopping sessions in 3 exceptional pop-ups.  <\/p>\n<h2>Couleur Concept, back in the heart of the Marais &#8211; June 5 &#038; 6<\/h2>\n<p>After two years of anticipation and meticulous preparation, the famous Abidjan boutique <strong>Couleur Concept<\/strong> returns to Paris for an exclusive weekend. It&#8217;s in the heart of the historic and trendy Marais district that the Ivorian concept-store will present its eagerly awaited selection. <\/p>\n<p>Under the motto <em>&#8220;Same energy, new pieces, new designers&#8221;,<\/em> Couleur Concept brings together ten hand-picked brands from West Africa (Senegal, C\u00f4te d&#8217;Ivoire, Nigeria) to celebrate this new creative era.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The selection:<\/strong> <strong>Color<\/strong> (by Couleur Concept) will be presented alongside prestigious and highly desirable signatures such as <strong>Pelebe<\/strong>, <strong>Waxfeel Creative<\/strong>, <strong>Cameleo<\/strong>, the famous Nigerian house <strong>Wanni Fuga<\/strong>, the <strong>Jenutua<\/strong> label, <strong>Loruma Designs<\/strong>, <strong>MOT the Label<\/strong>, the very elegant <strong>Ilare<\/strong> label, and the unmissable hand-dyed work of <strong>Dye Lab<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udccd Address:<\/strong> 43 Rue des Tournelles, 75003 Paris<\/li>\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udcc6 Dates &#038; Times:<\/strong> Friday June 5 and Saturday June 6, 2026, from 10:30am to 9:30pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Style Lounge Wearhouse, an experience designed for buyers &#8211; June 20 to 23<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13140\" src=\"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kantys House\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\"><\/p>\n<p>As part of Ghana&#8217;s creative axis and in the midst of Fashion Week, the <strong>Style Lounge <\/strong>platform, in collaboration with <em>Nefer Global Productions, is <\/em>rolling out its successful formula in Accra, setting up shop in the 1st district.<\/p>\n<p>Under the powerful theme <em>&#8220;The Summer is Africa&#8221;,<\/em> this high-end immersive showroom brings together an exceptional collective of designers focusing on slow-fashion, luxury upcycling, high-end knitwear and sculptural accessories.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The selection to (re)discover:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ready-to-wear &#038; Couture:<\/strong> casual tailoring by<strong>All\u00ebdjo<\/strong>, minimalist elegance by <strong>Maison Kantys<\/strong>, sophisticated wardrobes by <strong>Nadouchka Styles<\/strong> (operating between Cotonou and Paris), career ready-to-wear by <strong>February by Serwaa<\/strong>, sleek fluidity by <strong>SANAA Collection<\/strong>, modernized boubous by <strong>Sayana Collection<\/strong>, minimalist resort style by <strong>Maara Clothing<\/strong>, sophistication by <strong>EHI Woman<\/strong> and royal-inspired wardrobes by <strong>Ophelia Crossland Designs<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Textiles d&#8217;Art &#038; Tricot:<\/strong> Crochet pieces worn by global celebrities from <strong>KORLEKIE<\/strong>, arts and crafts from <strong>KAYADUA<\/strong>, committed and eco-responsible weavings from <strong>Threaded Tribes<\/strong>, and hand-dyed batik silhouettes from <strong>Talensi Atelier<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accessories &#038; Beauty:<\/strong> Majestic head jewelry from <strong>Velma&#8217;s Millinery &#038; Accessories<\/strong>, arts and crafts clutches worn by Michaela Coel signed <strong>Cheery Concepts<\/strong>, candles and botanical oils from <strong>Ambiance by Talata<\/strong>, and vegan and cruelty-free cosmetics from <strong>Brielle Cosmetics<\/strong> (recently hailed by British Vogue).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udccd Address:<\/strong> 24 Bis Rue Saint-Roch, 75001 Paris<\/li>\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udcc6 Dates:<\/strong> June 20 to 23, 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Pop Up Parlons Mode 241, Gabon invites itself to Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s &#8211; July 4 &#038; 5<\/h2>\n<p>Conceived and orchestrated by Gabonese international model, entrepreneur and author <strong>Dorinex Mboumba L.<\/strong>, the <strong>Parlons Mode 241<\/strong> pop-up is a magnificent cultural diplomacy initiative that showcases Gabon&#8217;s artistic, fashion and gastronomic heritage.<\/p>\n<p>For two days, the intellectual quarter of Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s will host a lively space combining sales, regular interactive mini-films, discussions with designers and tastings of typically Gabonese gourmet snacks.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The selection to shop :<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>L&#8217;Art du Raphia:<\/strong> the prestigious <strong>Isse by Lita<\/strong> house (Linda Nunez Alves Remichi), which transforms Gabonese raffia into top-quality creations acclaimed from Accra to Los Angeles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pr\u00eat-\u00e0-porter M\u00e9tiss\u00e9:<\/strong> the fluid, sensual <strong>SweetSecret<\/strong> label, which fuses African and West Indian materials, and the colorful, flashy pieces from <strong>Fashion Slyne<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prestigious savoir-faire:<\/strong> timeless basics from Imelda<strong>(Missise Basic<\/strong>), trained at the top Parisian fashion houses, who will also be presenting her famous &#8220;bijoux de t\u00eate&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shoes, Accessories &#038; Children&#8217;s Universe :<\/strong> Comfortable shoes by <strong>Emma Distinction<\/strong>, magnificent bags, scarves and mugs featuring Gabonese masks by <strong>M\u00e9li M\u00e9lo<\/strong>, children&#8217;s clothing and loincloth dolls by<strong>Ivouandi Dolls<\/strong>, and an exclusive by Colombian designer <strong>Ricardo Castro<\/strong>, who will be presenting his pieces for sale in France for the very first time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jewelry<\/strong>: Handcrafted bronze and gold-plated bronze jewelry inspired by African flora and fauna from <strong>EC African Jewellery<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udccd Address:<\/strong> Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s, 75006 Paris<\/li>\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udcc6 Dates:<\/strong> Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5, 2026, from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The importance of physical experience<\/h2>\n<p>These three events demonstrate that African fashion can no longer be consumed in isolation or solely online. It&#8217;s a part of the heart of Paris&#8217;s finest neighborhoods, offering a global experience where clothing, art, interior design, cosmetics and gastronomy all come together. <\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a professional buyer looking for the next nugget for your boutique, or just a fan of singular aesthetics, get your diaries ready: Creative Africa will be in Paris all summer long.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>Read also<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/en\/christel-pinaud-business-development-expert\/\">Christel Pinaud, business development expert<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/en\/african-creation-takes-over-galeries-lafayette-haussmann-with-africa-now-pop-up\/\">African creation takes over Galeries Lafayette Haussmann with Africa Now pop-up<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/en\/siti-ben-boina-in-charge-of-seme-citys-fly-incubation-program\/\">Siti Ben Boina, in charge of S\u00e8m\u00e8 City&#8217;s FLY incubation program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This summer, Paris asserts itself as the true capital of African creation. 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