Six rare fashion and decoration crafts showcased at 19M's Mains d'avenir in Paris

The 19M in Paris presents the 4th edition of Mains d'avenir, a free event highlighting six rare crafts: hat-making, shoemaking, fashion jewelry, embroidery design, pleating, and fashion floristry. The inaugural weekend takes place June 7–8, followed by an exhibition running until July 15. The event features workshops, roundtables, and demonstrations by artisans from resident houses including Maison Michel, Massaro, Goossens, Atelier Montex, Lognon, and Lemarié. Each craft is detailed with tools and techniques, such as the hatter's steam bell and the embroiderer's pouncing method. Artisans like Édouard (Maison Michel), Antoine (Massaro), Alexandra (Goossens), Kim (Atelier Montex), Maëlle (Lognon), and Géraldine (Lemarié) share their atypical career paths and passion for their métiers. The event aims to make these rare skills accessible to the public, with free entry upon reservation at the Galerie du 19M, 2 place Skanderbeg, Paris 19.