The tension had been building all year. Coperni sat out Paris Fashion Week in March, and in June a Paris commercial court placed the company in receivership. According to the founders, Tomorrow had stopped paying what it owed to partners and suppliers for months. Founded by the duo in 2013, Coperni paused while the two led Courrèges, then returned. Over the eight years since, it pushed the line between fashion and technology.
There was the Air Swipe bag, and there was the SS23 show where a dress was sprayed onto Bella Hadid's body live on the runway. Coperni was one of the brands at the forefront of technological experiment in the Paris fashion scene. The people they met and the moments they shared along the way were unforgettable. The two expressed gratitude to everyone who made it possible.
The statement closes with "See you soon." They thanked everyone who wore their creations, followed them, encouraged them, and placed their trust in them. And above all, to their teams and the factories, for their creativity, energy and commitment, even through the most difficult times. The duo said they are proud of what they created together and happy to have shared this story. Here's hoping this is a comma, not a full stop. Are you waiting for what comes next from Coperni?
FAQ
Why is Coperni shutting down?
Coperni is shutting down due to an unresolved conflict with Tomorrow, its shareholder and distributor. Co-founders Sébastien Meyer and Arnaud Vaillant stated they spent months trying to preserve the brand but found no solution. Tomorrow failed to pay partners and suppliers for several months.
When was Coperni founded?
Coperni was co-founded in 2013 by Sébastien Meyer and Arnaud Vaillant. They paused the brand during their time at Courrèges before returning, then spent eight years pushing fashion-tech boundaries with projects like the Air Swipe Bag and Bella Hadid's spray dress show.
What are Coperni's signature works?
Coperni's signature works include the Air Swipe Bag and the S/S 2023 show. The S/S 2023 presentation featured a dress sprayed directly onto Bella Hadid's body, cementing the brand's reputation for pushing the boundaries between fashion and technology.
