The name of France has often been considered synonymous with the word luxury. And whilst the country still boasts a plethora of global luxury brands and leather goods with an annual turnover of ?10 billion (according to government statistics), it is Paris that continues its fight to retain its title as the home of fashion and style. Its city fathers, various exhibition organisers and trade associations have worked hard to foster the fashion image of the city, getting various events grouped to attract the world's fashion buyers. However, in recent times, especially over the past few weeks, a cloud of uncertainty seems to have been forming over the country. Following the overwhelming rejection of the European constitution, combined with currency worries due to the weak dollar and the influx of Chinese imports since the change in WTO rules governing quotas at the start of the year, is Frances reputation for quality enough to secure the broad leather sector's survival in the modern environment?
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