the French all dressed up for New Year’s Eve?

Masked, made up or wearing hats, they will end the year in style and in costume. In a costume rental shop in Nice, a couple is preparing a Versailles-themed New Year’s Eve party. “We find the spirit of a child, we have fun, and despite our age, we still want to have fun”, confides the man. With 20,000 costumes to choose from on the shelves, there is something for all budgets: from 35 to 400 euros. “Around 40 euros, you can find something that might be a bit nice”says Pierre, sales advisor in the Fiesta Folie’s store.

Head for accessories

A young man, who is organizing a fancy dress party at his home, wants to have the most complete magician disguise possible. Being in costume is sometimes obligatory to access certain parties, so some people have to rack their brains. “It’s a pleasure, we know we’re going to laugh. A bit of a constraint, because you have to choose”, summarizes a customer. In another brand in Mougins (Alpes-Maritimes), it is mainly accessories that are sought after, such as wigs.