MOTHER’S DAY: WHAT TO GIVE HER?

It's not easy to find the ideal gift to spoil your mother... In this special Mother's Day file, some original addresses to be sure to please her on the big day.

The Adopt' brand offers fresh and elegant eau de parfum, as well as makeup products and stylish fashion accessories. Having recently arrived in France, the famous American brand Kate Spade New York is another great place for stylish moms. Leather goods, jewelry, fashion accessories, home decor... There's something for everyone and every budget! In the beauty department, the young brand Curls Essentielle offers a wide range of cosmetics for black skin, as well as natural shampoos and treatments for curly to frizzy hair. For moms who are attached to made in France, the Berthe aux grands pieds brand should make them happy. In silk, cashmere or Scottish thread, these socks are of incomparable quality. A jewel for Mother's Day? A timeless gift that always pleases. The young jeweler Diana Kami makes custom jewelry taking into account the personality and tastes of her customers. Finally, what would Mother's Day be without a pretty bouquet? Chic et Choc, a small Reunion Island business, creates superb arrangements using local and seasonal flowers to spoil all mothers on this special day.

BERTHE AUX GRANDS PIEDS: THE 100% FRENCH SOCK

Since 1999, Berthe aux Grands Pieds has been promoting French socks. Initially sold in the western French markets, the brand is now present in more than 1,500 points of sale in 12 countries.

A 100% French philosophy

Régis Gautreau entered the world of socks after selling them at markets. Realizing the relevance of his product, the entrepreneur decided to launch his own brand in 1999, Berthe aux Grands Pieds. "A historic name that clicked," recalls the founder. Wanting to offer 100% French products, the latter collaborated in 2003 with the Perrin factory in Montceau-les-Mines, offering it at the same time his distribution strength.

Working all over France

For almost 20 years, Berthe aux Grands Pieds has only worked with French manufacturers. Wanting to diversify, Régis Gautreau has tights made in the south of France, Berthe shoes in the southwest, gloves in Oise and sweaters in collaboration with the Royal Mer manufacturer, near Nantes. But Régis Gautreau wants to bring more than just French manufacturing, the entrepreneur places particular importance on materials. Indeed, the products are made with beautiful materials such as silk, Scottish thread or cashmere.

A simple brand despite impressive figures

With over 350,000 pieces sold worldwide in 2017, Berthe aux Grands Pieds has impressive figures. The brand is worn by well-known personalities such as actor Edouard Baer and actress Sandrine Kiberlain. However, the company remains simple and close to its customers, still testing its new products in the western French markets today. The brand is also very family-oriented. Indeed, Régis Gautreau's daughters have posed as models for the collections and his wife is a sales representative for the brand.