Circular Fashion Federation

What Circular Fashion Federation does

Circulaire Mode Circulaire (Fédération de la Mode Circulaire / Circular Fashion Federation) is a French professional non-profit association (association loi 1901) founded in 2021 and headquartered in Paris, representing more than 270 member companies across the circular fashion ecosystem, including brands, retailers, resale and rental platforms, recyclers, repair services, upcyclers, and supply-chain traceability technology vendors. The federation's mission is to promote circularity in the fashion industry and to coordinate the transition of French and European industry stakeholders toward more sustainable production and consumption models. It positions itself as the unified voice of the French circular fashion industry and as a bridge to European institutions.

The federation's product portfolio is built around three pillars. First, recurring market research co-produced with tier-one consultancies, including the annual KPMG France European circular fashion market study (2025 edition: €31.3B by 2030; 2026 edition: €104B by 2030 and 88,500+ jobs) and France-focused studies with Accenture (2023 €14.2B by 2030; 2024 €6.8B repair market with 17% growth). Second, policy publications, most notably the European Manifesto for Circular Fashion (2025 edition, 300+ signatories, launched at the European Parliament) and the annual Programme Commun pour la Mode Circulaire. Third, a working-group and event infrastructure comprising four standing working groups (Digital Product Passport, Création Circulaire, Réglementaire, Rentabilité des modèles d'affaires circulaires), the annual Circular Fashion Day (4th edition scheduled for June 4, 2026 at Sciences Po Paris), and the new Circular Fashion Synergies Awards. The Digital Product Passport group, co-facilitated with Arianee and Trace For Good, is actively developing frameworks to help members comply with the EU ESPR circular DPP mandate by 2033.

The federation operates a subscription-based membership model (annual dues, pricing not publicly disclosed) supplemented by co-branded research, event sponsorships, and government institutional support (e.g., Ministry of Ecological Transition and Ministry of Culture sponsorship of Circular Fashion Day). GTM is community-led, with member acquisition via a Typeform adhesion form on the website, LinkedIn (20,000+ professional followers), Instagram, working groups, and flagship events. The organization is lean: 8-10 operational staff, a Bureau including President Maxime Delavallée and Secretary General Camille Greco, and a 30-member elected Board of Directors (3-year terms). It is governed independently as a member-driven non-profit with no parent company, external investors, or funding rounds. The principal strategic risk is reliance on continued member retention and government goodwill; the principal opportunity is that regulatory tailwinds (DPP, EPR, eco-design) are creating mission-critical demand for the federation's advocacy and standards work.

Name

Circular Fashion Federation

Legal name

Fédération de la Mode Circulaire

Website

https://federationmodecirculaire.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Fédération de la Mode Circulaire is a French non-profit federation representing 270+ companies across the circular fashion ecosystem. It delivers co-branded market research with KPMG and Accenture, policy publications, industry working groups, and the annual Circular Fashion Day event, serving as the unified advocacy voice for circular fashion in France and the EU.

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Product category

Fashion Industry Association / Circular Fashion Trade Body

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Circular Economy & Sustainable Products (Reuse, Repair, Upcycling) (BPAGALAF)

Keywords

• Circular fashion federation
• Textile recycling network
• Sustainable fashion advocacy
• Fashion industry association
• Circular economy consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The federation generates revenue through membership fees from over 270 companies across the circular fashion ecosystem, including brands, retailers, second-hand platforms, recyclers, repair services, and other industry stakeholders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Fédération de la Mode Circulaire operates a professional membership-based federation representing over 270 companies across the circular fashion ecosystem. It delivers industry advocacy with French and European institutions, market research studies (in partnership with KPMG France and Accenture), policy publications (European Manifesto, Programme Commun), technical frameworks (Digital Product Passport), regulatory guidance, an annual Circular Fashion Day event, and collaborative working groups covering circular business models, regulation, and digital product passports.

Product overview

The Circular Fashion Federation (Fédération de la Mode Circulaire) is a professional association (loi 1901) representing over 270 members across the circular fashion ecosystem. Rather than a single product, the federation offers a portfolio of services including annual events (Circular Fashion Day), policy publications (European Manifesto, Programme Commun), market research reports (in partnership with KPMG and Accenture), technical guides (Digital Product Passport frameworks), and working groups facilitating collaboration among circular fashion professionals. The federation acts as an advocacy and industry coordination body, not a technology platform or SaaS product.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Membership Annual professional membership for companies across the circular fashion ecosystem (brands, retailers, second-hand platforms, recyclers, repair services, traceability software vendors, upcycling creators). Includes institutional advocacy with French and European bodies, market research, regulatory guidance, working group participation, networking, and access to the annual Circular Fashion Day event. Pricing is not publicly disclosed.
• Circular Fashion Day Annual flagship event in Paris (typically at Sciences Po Paris or Institut Français de la Mode) bringing together 300-500 circular fashion industry professionals, policymakers, and academics. Features conferences, roundtables, and the release of the annual European Circular Fashion Market Study with KPMG. Open to members and non-members via ticketed attendance.
• Circular Fashion Synergies Awards European award program recognizing collaboration in circular fashion, with a Jury Prize and a People's Choice Award determined by 20,000+ industry professional votes. Open to circular fashion collaborations across Europe; applications open annually ahead of Circular Fashion Day.
• Working Groups (Groupes de travail) Member-only collaborative working groups covering Création Circulaire (circular creation), Rentabilité des modèles d'affaires circulaires (circular business model profitability), Affaires Réglementaires (regulatory affairs), and Digital Product Passport. Bring together members and experts to develop published deliverables and advance circular fashion practices.
• Annual Circular Fashion Market Study (with KPMG France) Annual European market study conducted with KPMG France analyzing the development of circular business models across four levers (eco-design, secondhand, repair, recycling), quantifying market size, job creation, and growth dynamics. Released annually at Circular Fashion Day. Available to members and the public via the federation website.
• Programme Commun pour la Mode Circulaire Annual policy white paper developed with 300+ member companies presenting policy proposals covering taxation, market regulation, consumption awareness, and recycling. Serves as the federation's formal advocacy mandate ("livre blanc") with French and European institutions.
• European Manifesto for Circular Fashion Policy manifesto developed with 300+ member companies presenting 5 strategic measures for the EU to strengthen textile industry competitiveness, promote fair competition, and uphold environmental standards and human rights. Launched at the European Parliament.
• Digital Product Passport (DPP) Framework Deliverables Technical publications from the Digital Product Passport working group (co-facilitated with Arianee and Trace For Good) establishing common product terminology, conceptual architecture, and data mapping methodology for circular Digital Product Passports required by ESPR by 2033.
• Accenture Repair Market Study (Edition 2024) Market study conducted with Accenture on the French repair market dynamics, including repair business model appropriation by brands and retailers, and state of reuse and recycling markets, showing €6.8B generated in 2023 with 17% growth.
• Cartographie des activités de la mode circulaire (Circular Commerce Mapping) Comprehensive mapping of circular fashion ecosystem activities created by the Circular Commerce working group in partnership with CGI Business Consulting, serving as practical tool for companies developing circular offerings.
• Réglementations applicables à l'industrie textile (Textile Regulatory Compliance Guide) Regulatory compliance guide for textile companies covering applicable French and European regulations for circular fashion businesses, helping brands integrate circularity while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Named customers33 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• KPMG FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2025FMC partnered with KPMG France for comprehensive market studies on circular fashion. Published the 2025 European market study showing 31.3 billion euro potential by 2030 and 88,500 jobs. The 2026 edition projects 104 billion euro market potential.
• Institut Français de la Mode (IFM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2025IFM hosted the 3rd Circular Fashion Day on April 3, 2025, serving as a key academic partner for the federation's flagship annual event.
• Ministry of Ecological Transition (Ministère de la Transition écologique)coreOthers · 3 April 2025Government sponsor for the 3rd Circular Fashion Day event, representing regulatory and policy alignment for circular economy in textiles.
• Ministry of Culture (Ministère de la Culture)coreOthers · 3 April 2025Government sponsor for the 3rd Circular Fashion Day event, supporting cultural and creative industry aspects of circular fashion.
• European Commission (DG ENV, DG GROW)coreOthers · 20 February 2025Key institutional stakeholders for the European Manifesto launch, with representatives participating in panel discussions on EU competitiveness and circular fashion policy.
• Vestiaire CollectivesecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2024Joint discussion series on circular fashion challenges and opportunities, including consumer behavior and regulation topics.
• Reluxury ParisminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2024Participated in the first Paris edition of the Reluxury Event at Carrousel du Louvre, showcasing member solutions in second-hand, repair, and circular luxury technology.
• CARMILAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 October 2024Partner in the 2nd National Repair Days event, hosting a textile repair pop-up at Cité Europe shopping center.
• Les RaccommodeursminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 October 2024Partner in the 2nd National Repair Days event, providing textile repair expertise for the pop-up event.
• Aalto University (Finland)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 October 2024Academic partner in the Fashion Forward consumer awareness campaign, bringing research expertise on sustainable fashion consumption.
• ESSCA School of ManagementsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 October 2024Academic partner in the Fashion Forward consumer awareness campaign through Edith de Lamballerie.
• ADEMEsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024ADEME developed an interactive tool for consumer clothing care that the federation promotes to members and consumers for awareness purposes.
• T-Rex (EU Horizon Project)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024European Union Horizon-funded project collaboration for the Fashion Forward consumer awareness campaign, working with Aalto University and ESSCA.
• En Mode ClimatsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Partner in the DEX (Extrinsic Durability) project exploring how brand practices influence consumer behavior regarding clothing sustainability.
• COSE361secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Co-partner in the DEX project studying consumer behavior and clothing longevity.
• AccenturecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 April 2024Partnership with Accenture for market studies on circular fashion in France. Published 2023 study (14.2 billion euro market by 2030) and 2024 study focused on repair market dynamics, showing 6.8 billion euros generated in France in 2023 with 17% growth.
• ArianeecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024Co-facilitates the Digital Product Passport Working Group, developing standards for circular DPP to meet 2033 EU regulatory requirements.
• Trace For GoodcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024Co-facilitates the Digital Product Passport Working Group, contributing expertise on supply chain traceability for circular product passports.
• DEFIsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner organization supporting the 2nd Circular Fashion Day in 2024 and overall federation activities.
• European ParliamentcoreOthers · 1 January 2024Key institutional partner for advocacy activities; hosted the European Manifesto launch event on February 20, 2025 at the Press Club in Brussels.
• CGI Business ConsultingsecondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 20 June 2023Partnered with CGI Business Consulting for the Circular Commerce Mapping project, helping create an ecosystem map of circular fashion activities.
• Marjorie Biawa / Second ConceptsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2023Co-facilitated the Circular Commerce Working Group and contributed to the circular commerce mapping initiative.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ellen MacArthur Foundation: UK-based charity driving global circular economy adoption across multiple industries including fashion — comparable as a thought leader and convener on circularity, though broader than fashion alone.
• EURATEX: European Apparel and Textile Confederation representing the broader EU textile and fashion industry with advocacy in Brussels — comparable as a pan-European industry federation influencing textile regulation, though much larger and not circular-specific.

Direct peers

• Textile Exchange: Global non-profit driving preferred fiber and materials adoption in textiles through standards, publications and annual conferences — directly comparable as a membership-driven sustainability organization producing market data and standards in adjacent apparel/textile sustainability.
• Bureau de Normalisation des Textiles et de l'Habillement (BTH): French textile and clothing standards bureau operating under AFNOR — comparable as a French sectoral standards body that FMC collaborates with and whose regulatory/standards remit in textiles directly intersects FMC's DPP working group work.
• Fair Wear Foundation: Multi-stakeholder non-profit improving labor conditions in the garment/textile industry through brand membership, audits, and advocacy — comparable as a values-led membership organization with brand accountability tooling in the apparel sector.
• Sustainable Apparel Coalition: Industry coalition of apparel/footwear brands developing the Higg suite of sustainability tools and indexes — comparable as a membership-based multi-stakeholder organization producing industry-wide measurement and advocacy for fashion sustainability.
• ZDHC Foundation: Multi-stakeholder foundation implementing zero discharge of hazardous chemicals across the textile/leather/apparel value chain — comparable as a standards-setting industry initiative with membership dues, working groups, and brand/supplier engagement.

Others

• ADEME (Agence de la transition écologique): French public agency for ecological transition that funds and produces research on circular economy, including textile — comparable as both a partner and adjacent institutional voice shaping French circular fashion policy and consumer awareness tooling.
• Make Fashion Circular (Ellen MacArthur Foundation): A flagship initiative within the Ellen MacArthur Foundation focused on circular fashion — comparable as a competing convener on circular fashion in Europe, operating overlapping institutional, brand and policymaker networks.

Regional players

• Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode: French governing body for fashion and haute couture, organizing Paris Fashion Week and representing major French houses — comparable as a French fashion federation with strong institutional access, though focused on the linear creative/retail industry rather than circularity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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