French consumers purchased a record 3.6 billion new clothing items and shoes last year, highlighting continued high demand for fast fashion. This surge in consumption is overwhelming Refashion, a French eco-organization responsible for managing textile waste. The organization is struggling to cope with the sheer volume of discarded textiles resulting from these purchases. This indicates a growing environmental problem related to clothing consumption in France. The record figure underscores the challenges of sustainable fashion and waste management. Refashion’s difficulties point to a need for increased recycling infrastructure and potentially, measures to curb excessive clothing purchases. The situation raises concerns about the long-term environmental impact of the fashion industry in France.