The disappearance of Cop.Copine is part of a context of crisis for the French clothing sector. COP.COUPY
NARRATIVE – Founded by Alain and Léon Nadélian in 1986 in the Sentier, in Paris, the brand is about to disappear, for lack of buyers.
We are at the dawn of the 90s. In the Sentier, French ready-to-wear is living its golden age. Kookaï, Morgan… there is no shortage of success stories. Inspired by the success of the Pariente brothers, founders of Naf Naf, another sibling is trying to impose its mark. Copain-Copine – renamed Cop.Copine – was founded in 1986 by Alain and Léon Nadélian. With its quirky cuts and colorful prints, the young shoot is shaking up the codes of clothing. And it worked: Cop.Copine mesh tops and leggings became 90s bestsellers.
Over the following decades, the brand tried to resist, as best they could, competition from fast-fashion. But 2023 will sound the death knell for this 37-year-old adventure. After “years of creation under the sign of originality and French know-how», the Alineo company, which operates the Cop.Copine brand, is in the process of being liquidated. Placed in receivership since November 7, Cop.Copine should be extinguished within a few…
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