Clothing, leather, jewellery… In Rouen, local designers associated in a shared shop
Through Fabien Massin
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The creators of Rouen (Seine-Maritime) combine their strength and talent. This is the case with Showcasearts and crafts shop that brings together several local designers (clothing, leather, jewellery, etc.). The place already existed rue Molière, in the Saint-Marc districtbut has just moved into a new, larger space at number 70, Cauchoise Street.
Sharing of rent and office hours
“Six years ago, several Rouen artisans created the La Vitrine association, explains Sandrine Thiessé (cards, photo albums, decorated papers). The idea, for the creators, was to have a presentation space, by sharing the rental and the management of the place, knowing that very often this alone is not possible. »
Today there are seven permanent staff who make up this commercial co-location, six of whom take turns to provide reception at the shop, one day a week and one Saturday out of six each. And all decisions relating to the life of the store are taken collectively. In addition, the objects, habits or creations of other creators are displayed in the shop, they do not provide permanence but contribute by paying a small rent. And once a month, the work of a guest designer is highlighted. Anyone interested is welcome and can contact the Vitrine team by sending an email to [email protected]
Lighting, soap, sewing…
All this forms a very rich set of quality clothing and objects, for adults and children alike. Here are the names of the permanent creators:
• Effervescence (and your pages sparkle): cards, photo albums, decorated papers, origami jewelry
• Carokids creations: handmade items for children, babies and mothers, zero waste range
• Sophie Mari Creations : furniture, lighting, decoration
• Garance Couture : creation of accessories for men, women and children, alterations and sewing lessons
• Kitsune’s workshop : textile design workshop
• These little creations : habits for children
• Lounin : knitting, crochet, embroidery
Additional creators:
• The edge of soaps : artisanal soap factory
• Red Couture Square : creation of bags and decorations from recycled materials
• Marie’s Crea : jewelry and poetic homemade accessories
• Charly leather craftsman : full-grain vegetable-tanned leather goods
• land of poetry : ceramist (food items, games, jewelry, sculptures)
Practical information :
La Vitrine, 70, rue Cauchoise in Rouen.
Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (closed for lunch between 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.).
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