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Mes chaussures sont-elles des vraies?

Mes chaussures sont-elles des vraies?

J'ai fait une trouvaille en seconde main. Ce sont de magnifique chaussures d'une grande marque de mode. En magasin elles valent très (très) cher. Mais comment savoir si ce sont des vraies?

Published on 6/3/26 - Read more

How to try on?

How to try on?

There are several ways to try on the shoe models offered by My Pretty French Shoes. In any case, the objective remains the same: for you to find the perfect pair.

Published on 3/19/26 - Read more

The Bet on Refurbished Luxury Shoes

The Bet on Refurbished Luxury Shoes

It seems that the second-hand market is trending. We even read very impressive figures on the matter. For example, the BPI website tells us that by 2025, we will have seen "growth 11 times faster than the overall clothing retail market": https://bigmedia.bpifrance.fr/infographies/5-chiffres-a-connaitre-sur-le-marche-de-la-seconde-main. But I'm venturing into the used shoe market. I'm adding my own touch, as My Pretty French Shoes is more about the circular economy, or even the reconditioning and reuse of luxury footwear. So, do we believe in it or not?

Published on 2/19/26 - Read more

Vintage for Christmas?

Vintage for Christmas?

Vintage items are all the rage, and so are clothes: they are exchanged, resold, sometimes at a premium. We remember the cries of our Sex and the City heroines: "It's Vintage!" in response to a compliment on their outfit. Long gone are the days when second-hand was just a stopgap. Today, it's an integral part of our wardrobes and our vocabulary. But what about second-hand shoes? Especially when these shoes are from a luxury brand? Do we wear them? Do we give them as gifts? How do we embrace them?

Published on 12/5/25 - Read more

From dream to reality: when craftsmanship calls!

From dream to reality: when craftsmanship calls!

When you become a shoemaker, especially after a career change, there's an imaginary world surrounding the entire process: craftsmanship is inspiring. You enter the universe of a passionate and manual trade. However, you might encounter a slight discrepancy with reality! This discrepancy obviously goes hand in hand with the joys of entrepreneurship! Come on, let's open up :)

Published on 10/20/25 - Read more