Bonjour, I\u2019m Gabrielle<\/p>
I\u2019m the slightly quirky, coffee-fuelled human behind French Design Co, your stop for eco-friendly fashion, with a dash of French flair.<\/p>
Born in the sun-soaked south of France, I moved to Yorkshire (UK) in my twenties for what was meant to be a \u201cshort adventure.\u201d Spoiler: it wasn\u2019t. I fell for the rolling hills, warm people, and even the unpredictable weather. Yorkshire became home, and the start of a new chapter.<\/p>
\ud83d\udcbc From Advertising to Reinvention<\/strong><\/p> Before this creative journey began, I worked in marketing and advertising, travelling widely and connecting brands with people. Then redundancy hit, and life handed me a midlife plot twist.<\/p> With a strong coffee in hand and a lot of reflection, I realised it was time to build something that truly reflected my values: freedom, creativity, sustainability, and community<\/strong>.<\/p> \ud83d\ude80 Learning, Adapting & Creating<\/strong><\/p> My strengths were more analogue charm<\/em> than digital wizardry<\/em>, so despite not being a \u201ctech guru,\u201d I embraced AI and design head-on. Late nights, tutorials, and plenty of trial and error led to the development of a whole new skill set and the birth of French Design Co<\/strong>: a blend of cheekiness and modern innovation.<\/p> \ud83c\udf31 My Mission & Values<\/strong><\/p> \u2728 Creativity:<\/strong> Every design starts with a spark and a smile.<\/p> \ud83c\udf0d Sustainability:<\/strong> Ethical, eco-friendly, and zero-waste clothing.<\/p> \ud83d\udcaa Empowerment:<\/strong> It\u2019s never too late to start over-follow your dreams<\/p> \ud83e\udd16 Innovation:<\/strong> Blending AI with human creativity to push the boundaries of modern design.<\/p> \ud83d\udc9b Community:<\/strong> Built on real connections and shared stories.<\/p> \u00a0\u2615 Behind Every Design: A Dash of Cheek and a Lot of Heart<\/strong><\/p> Whether it\u2019s a cheeky slogan tee, a minimalist mug, or a stylish tote, each piece is inspired by genuine moments and real connections. These designs are created to make you smile, spark a conversation, or simply brighten someone\u2019s day. They make thoughtful gifts for friends, family, teens, kids, or anyone with a good sense of humour and an eye for something meaningful.<\/p> French Design Co<\/strong> is more than a brand; it\u2019s my story of starting over, embracing change, and purpose driven design. A creative diary<\/em> you can wear, use, and share.<\/p> If you love sustainable design with personality, welcome to the adventure<\/em>\ud83c\udf3f<\/strong><\/p> \u00a0\ud83c\udf3f <\/strong>A heartfelt Merci<\/em> for being here. I'm deeply grateful for your visit today.<\/p> Gabrielle <\/strong>\u00a0\ud83d\udc9b<\/p>"},"borderRadius":{"id":115956825,"value":"#{text.border.radius}"},"textColor":{"id":115956826,"value":"#{text.color}"},"backgroundColour":{"id":115956827,"value":"#0000"},"truncateHeight":{"id":115956828,"value":null},"padding":{"id":115956830,"value":"3"},"fullWidth":{"id":115956831,"value":"0"},"fullBackgroundColor":{"id":115956832,"value":"#{text.fullBackground.color}"},"published":{"id":115956833,"value":"1"},"conditions":{"id":115956834,"value":"[]"},"template":{"id":117356791,"value":"text"}}},{"id":4678662,"type":"newsletterSubscribe","published":1,"size":{"x":12,"y":0},"order":2,"items":[],"properties":{"padding":{"id":115956835,"value":"6"},"spacing":{"id":115956836,"value":"64px"},"font":{"id":115956837,"value":"#{newsletter.title.font}"},"title":{"id":115956838,"value":"Don't miss out."},"copy":{"id":115956839,"value":"Don't miss out on the latest product launches and updates. Sign up to our newsletter"},"stacked":{"id":115956840,"value":"0"},"backgroundColor":{"id":115956841,"value":"#0000"},"textColor":{"id":115956842,"value":"#{newsletter.text.color}"},"primaryActions":{"id":115956843,"value":"0"},"formBorderRadius":{"id":115956844,"value":"#{form.border.radius}"},"buttonBorderRadius":{"id":115956845,"value":"#{button.border.radius}"},"borderRadius":{"id":115956846,"value":"#{newsletter.border.radius}"},"mailingList":{"id":115956847,"value":56414},"template":{"id":115956848,"value":"newsletterSubscribe"},"fullWidth":{"id":115956849,"value":"0"},"fullBackgroundColor":{"id":115956850,"value":"#{newsletter.fullBackground.color}"},"published":{"id":115956851,"value":"1"},"conditions":{"id":115956852,"value":"[]"}}}],"properties":{"title":{"id":115956779,"value":"About"},"isStorePage":{"id":115956780,"value":"1"},"ogImage":{"id":115956781,"value":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/wovwyyrtpgogpvdptdjvfm1pydq1iclhkdx47lah073k6jnd.jpeg.jpg?w=1200&h=auto"},"description":{"id":115956859,"value":"Discover the inspiring journey behind French Design Co- from redundancy and midlife reinvention to creating a sustainable, print-on-demand brand that blends French flair with Yorkshire grit."}},"labels":[],"published":1,"sitemap":1,"divisionId":365814,"edited":true}