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Le cuir, ce grand imprévisible

Leather, that great unpredictable

Bags, wallets, belts… Leather seems to have its classics. Yet, this multifaceted material never ceases to venture off the beaten...

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Graulhet, capitale mondiale du cuir

Graulhet, the leather capital of the world, seriously?

Graulhet, former world capital of leather. How did it become an international benchmark for leather? And above all, what remains...

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Les métamorphoses du cuir
Marie-Christine Frison

The Metamorphoses of Leather

Leather is animal hide that has undergone multiple operations to become rot-proof. The various treatments and effects.

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pinaffo_pluvinage_graulhet
Marie-Christine Frison

Artist Residency: Pinaffo&Pluvinage – Le Lait Art Center

Exhibition to see at the Maison des Métiers du Cuir in Graulhetfrom June 12 to September 20, 2026 and from...

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(re) ZOOM sur Romuald Jandolo
Marie-Christine Frison

(RE) FOCUS on Romuald Jandolo

Romuald Jandolo is making art news these days with a spectacular installation at the Japy gymnasium in Paris, as part...

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miu miu sac porte
Marie-Christine Frison

The Bag in Songs

They sang about it better than we could ever talk about it. The least we can say is that the...

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cuirasse morceaux cuir
Marie-Christine Frison

Leather, what does it convey?

The connotations associated with leather have evolved considerably over time. It has been, in turn, a symbol of: Strength, protection...

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Les idées reçues sur le Made in France (et pourquoi elles sont fausses)
Marie-Christine Frison

Misconceptions about Made in France (and why they're wrong)

At Bandit Manchot, where we manufacture in France with upcycled leather, we see every day how far these ideas are...

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Des femmes et du cuir à Graulhet
Marie-Christine Frison

Women and leather in Graulhet

Thank you, Claire Kachkouch Soussi, for this radio report, produced during the visit to our workshop and titled "Women and...

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Valentine Huyghues Despointes illustration
Marie-Christine Frison

Valentine H. Despointes

While strolling through the neighborhood, we stumbled completely by chance upon Valentine Huyghues Despointes' workshop-boutique . We pushed open the...

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Les objets EXTRAODINAIRES en cuir – Saison 2 –
Marie-Christine Frison

The EXTRAORDINARY Leather Goods – Season 2 –

During this festive season, here is a small, non-exhaustive selection of leather goods from all over the world that we...

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Made in France vs Ultra Fast Fashion : Pourquoi nos choix comptent vraiment
Marie-Christine Frison

Made in France vs Ultra Fast Fashion: Why our choices really matter

In recent weeks, the fashion world has been shaken by the arrival of Shein at BHV, which caused a real...

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Bilal Hamdad Angelus 2021 - exposition Petit Palais Paris - art contemporain
Marie-Christine Frison

Bilal Hamdad

For us, the artist of the year is undoubtedly Bilal Hamdad! With an exhibition (from October 17, 2025 to February...

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Customisation sac Bandit Manchot par Inès de la Fressange - maroquinerie personnalisée
Marie-Christine Frison

"Like everyone else, but just for me"

Inès de la Fressange's customization of a Bandit Manchot bag!

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Espace tendances Maison & Objet 2023 - inspiration maroquinerie et mode
Marie-Christine Frison

Trends: how do they work?

Get into the trend and style: we'll explain everything!

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Coulisses de création Bandit Manchot - atelier de maroquinerie artisanale
Marie-Christine Frison

Creation and Collections: Behind the Scenes at Bandit Manchot

Creating a collection is a long process of observation, reflection, intuition, exchanges, and confronting ideas...

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Stock de cuir bleu - maroquinerie durable et responsable - atelier Bandit Manchot
Marie-Christine Frison

Leather, a material for the future

If we consider it to be a substitute for a new material, leather is probably the best example. Let's not...

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Histoire du sac à main - évolution de l'accessoire de mode à travers les époques
Marie-Christine Frison

L’affaire est dans le sac: A short history of the handbag...

While the handbag now seems to be an indispensable accessory, as practical as it is beautiful, its fascinating history accurately...

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