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TAFANELLI docks in Paris: the island joins Le Marais from December 3 to 6, 2026

Eleven months of the year, TAFANELLI lives in Corsica. We design there, we imagine there, and we tell the story of the Island of Beauty piece by piece. But once a year, before Christmas, we cross the sea to come and meet you. This year, it will be in Paris, in the heart of Le Marais, from December 3 to 6, 2026, at 2 rue Commines, 75003, in the magnificent setting of the mmatters gallery. Four days to touch our pieces, try on our cuts, talk in person, and discover an exclusive model that will only be unveiled there. Save the dates: it’s the perfect time to meet.

The essentials at a glance

What: the TAFANELLI pop-up shop in Paris.
When: from Thursday, December 3 to Sunday, December 6, 2026.
Where: mmatters gallery, 2 rue Commines, 75003 Paris, Le Marais district.
For whom: anyone who loves Corsica, the Mediterranean, well-made pieces, and those who want to meet us in person.
The extra touch: an exclusive model unveiled only on site, in a short run.
The preview: discover and shop our “Ulysse” Chinese Blue, before its official release.
The right time: just before Christmas, to give or receive an exceptional Corsican piece.

All year round, you write to us, you order online, you run into us at our Corsican retailers. Once a year, we reverse the journey: we are the ones coming to Paris. Four days to shake hands, really talk, and make the brand what it should always be—a story between people.

Why Paris, why December

A brand that lives on an island faces a particular challenge: a large part of its community is on the mainland and cannot just pop into a shop in Bastia on an afternoon whim. The connection is forged from a distance, through words, packages, and social media. It’s beautiful, but something is missing: real contact.

That is why, every year, we head up to Paris before the holidays. Not to open a permanent store—that isn’t our model. But to create an appointment, a rare and anticipated moment, where we can finally:

Feel the material: feel the dense 280g/m² cotton under your fingers, understand why it’s unlike any other t-shirt.
Try on the cuts: find your size without hesitation, see the fit on yourself, test the collection.
Talk for real: ask us all your questions about the manufacturing, the designs, the history of the brand.
Leave with it: without waiting for delivery, wearing the piece the same day.

December, the right month

The choice of December is no coincidence. It is the month when we think of others, when we look for a gift that has meaning rather than just another soulless object. A TAFANELLI piece, handmade in France, in a short run, carrying a Corsican story, is exactly that kind of gift: rare, durable, and meaningful.

Giving a hand-screenprinted t-shirt to someone you love is offering more than just a garment. It is offering an intention. And being able to choose it on site, touch it, and discuss the design with those who created it makes all the difference.

Le Marais, the perfect setting

We could have chosen any neighborhood in Paris. We chose Le Marais, and that was not insignificant.

Le Marais, in the 3rd and 4th arrondissements, is the area of Paris where taste, creation, and the art of living intersect best. Its cobblestone alleys, private mansions, art galleries, independent designer boutiques, and cafes where one takes the time: it is a piece of Paris that lives at a gentler, more curious, more beauty-conscious pace.

This is exactly the mindset of TAFANELLI. A brand that rejects industrial speed, that does little but well, that tells stories rather than selling volume. In Le Marais, our pieces are right at home: surrounded by people who know how to recognize hand-crafted work and the value of a short series.

Rue Commines, where we will welcome you, is a quiet little street a stone's throw from Boulevard des Filles du Calvaire and the Carreau du Temple, in the upper, lively part of Le Marais. Easy to access, at the heart of everything, yet preserved from the hustle and bustle. The ideal place to take your time.

A Corsican brand in Le Marais isn't a culture shock; it's a meeting. Two territories that share the same conviction: beauty must be earned; it is not mass-produced. Le Marais is the only neighborhood in Paris where placing a Mediterranean collection immediately makes sense.

The mmatters gallery

The venue hosting us deserves special attention. The mmatters gallery defines itself beautifully as "a space for creatives, at times a showroom, on occasion a cafe, but mostly an art gallery where people and culture matters."

It’s hard to dream of a better setting for a brand like ours. mmatters is not just a shop; it is a place of culture and encounter, designed to foster dialogue between creative worlds. Presenting TAFANELLI there isn't just about selling pieces: it's about exhibiting a universe—that of raw and precious Corsica—in a space that knows how to showcase the work of creators.

For four days, the gallery becomes a window open to the Island of Beauty, in the heart of Paris. Our hand-screenprinted designs find their natural place there, between art and clothing, between object and story.

The exclusive model

There is one more reason—and not the least—to come see us: an exclusive model, created specially for this Parisian appointment and unveiled only on site.

Faithful to our principle of short runs, this piece will be produced in limited quantities. Hand-screenprinted on our 280g/m² Made in France cotton, it will embody the spirit of this meeting between Corsica and Paris, between the island and Le Marais.

What this means in practice:

It will not be found online or at retailers, only at the mmatters gallery during these four days.
It will be a limited series: once the pieces are gone, they are gone.
It will become a collector's item for those who were there, a marker of this unique event.

To learn more about our philosophy of scarcity and short runs, read our editorial manifesto on the precision and rarity of the TAFANELLI t-shirt.

An exclusive model unveiled for just one weekend, in one place, in a limited series: that is our way of rewarding those who make the trip. Some pieces cannot be earned with a click. They are earned by walking through the door.

Preview of the “Ulysse” Chinese Blue

Another reason to come, and not the least: this Parisian meeting will also be the opportunity to discover our “Ulysse” Chinese Blue in preview, one of our most anticipated pieces.

Chinese blue is that deep and timeless workwear blue, the color of artisans and sailors—a noble material that spans decades without ever going out of style. Our “Ulysse” carries the entire legacy: a robust, elegant piece designed to last and age gracefully, in the spirit of the journey and the return that gives the model its name.

The good news: stock will be available on site. You will not only be able to discover it before everyone else but also leave with it the same day, ahead of its official release. A preview reserved for those who step into the mmatters gallery during those four days.

What you will experience on site

A TAFANELLI pop-up is not a simple sales booth. It is an experience, designed to bring the brand to life in a different way.

The complete collection, in person

All our iconic pieces gathered in one place: Le Plongeur Méditerranéen, La Pêche aux Oursins, Le Corsica 704, Roccapina, La Trinità, and many others. For the first time, you will be able to see them all together, compare them, try them on, and build your selection with full knowledge.

Personalized sizing advice

No more doubts about size. On site, we guide you, you try on, and you leave with the perfect cut. Our cut is straight and structured; it runs true to size: nothing beats seeing it on yourself.

Meeting the brand

We will be there in person. To tell you the stories behind each design, the origin of the brand between Montemaggiore and Petreto-Bicchisano, our attachment to Corsica, and our choice of hand-screenprinting. These exchanges are the heart of the event.

The Corsican spirit in Paris

We are bringing a bit of the island with us. The atmosphere, the welcome, the Mediterranean warmth in the heart of the Parisian winter. As we say back home: by way of Corsica, the customer becomes a friend.

The Christmas gift destination

Three weeks before Christmas, this pop-up comes just at the right time to resolve the gift question—the real one, the one that has meaning.

A TAFANELLI t-shirt, a cap, a piece from the collection: it’s the perfect gift for:

The expatriate Corsican who lives in Paris and misses the island. Giving them a piece of their island is giving them a piece of home.
The lover of Corsica who spends their summers there and dreams of returning. The TAFA piece extends the trip all year round.
Those who appreciate beauty and recognize a well-made, durable piece that is ethically manufactured in France.
Yourself, because a gift you give yourself, chosen with care, also counts.

And for those who want to spread out the payment, our 4-installment payment plan remains available: the right price, without the barrier.

Careful packaging, personalized advice, and the pleasure of giving something you have touched, chosen, and understood. A Christmas gift that won't end up at the back of a closet.

Practical information and access

Dates and location

Dates: from Thursday, December 3 to Sunday, December 6, 2026.
Location: mmatters gallery, 2 rue Commines, 75003 Paris.
Neighborhood: Le Marais (Paris 3rd), upper part, near the Carreau du Temple.

How to get here

Metro: Filles du Calvaire (line 8) a 2-minute walk away, Saint-Sébastien-Froissart (line 8), République (lines 3, 5, 8, 9, 11) 8 minutes away.
Bus: several lines serve Boulevard des Filles du Calvaire and Rue de Turenne.
Bike: numerous Vélib' stations in the area.
On foot: from Place de la République or the Carreau du Temple, a short stroll through Le Marais.

Good to know

Admission is free. Come as you are: alone, as a couple, with family, or with friends. Take your time. We will be delighted to welcome you throughout these four days. Precise opening hours will be communicated on our Instagram and our newsletter as the event approaches.

How to prepare for your visit

To make the most of this appointment, a few tips:

Save the dates now: December 3, 4, 5, and 6, 2026. Block out a slot in your holiday schedule.
Sign up for our newsletter at tafanelli.fr to receive exact hours, potential surprises, and get advance notice about the exclusive model.
Follow us on Instagram (@tafanelli): we will share behind-the-scenes preparation and a glimpse of what awaits you.
Pick your pieces in advance: take a look at our iconic collection so you arrive with an idea, while keeping an open mind for discoveries on site.
Come early if you are interested in the exclusive model: due to limited supply, the early birds will be the best served.