Why France Never Bought the “Vegan Leather” Dream — and What It Reveals About the French Idea of Quality
Why France quietly rejected lab-grown leathers, revealing a culture that values authenticity, craft, and longevity over hype, while quietly leading in sustainable textile innovation.
Remember back in 2021 when Hermès quietly opened a new leather workshop in Montereau, and rumours flew that it would produce a bag made from lab-grown mycelium?