Insolvency proceedings were opened for the French label Bensimon on January 23, 2026. This information was confirmed by the Paris Economic Court (Tribunal des Activités Économiques de Paris).
The bankruptcy comes after management boosted the French brand’s business in recent seasons. There was a new Paris flagship store, a collaboration with Spanish giant Zara and collaborative capsule collections. In 2025, a statement also mentioned a “revision of the collections to return to the essence of the brand.” Nevertheless, difficulties persisted for this flagship brand of French fashion, which celebrated its 45th anniversary last year.
The name Bensimon joins an already long list of insolvency proceedings in the clothing sector. In 2026, Jott, IDKIDS Group (Okaïdi) and Balibaris are among the latest brands to declare bankruptcy.
In Germany, the brand’s shoes are sold via the online platforms of retailers Zalando and Decathlon, among others. In addition to shoes, the brand’s range also includes a ready-to-wear collection for women, (travel) bags and lifestyle products.
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