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Cours s’il pleut is a creative space meant for experimenting with, designing and making outdoor soft goods that draw inspiration from time spent outside walking, running, pedalling, reading, talking or observing. We try to stay aware of the influence of trends, production and consumption practices and capitalistic neophilia when running Cours s’il pleut. The questioning is never ending as we are finding our foot in a vast world of mass produced objects with a low price point but a considerable toll on humans and their environment. For now, we offer made-to-order items that we hope meet needs. We are aware that our prices are high compared to off the shelf, mass produced items and that they aren’t within reach for many. We keep this question in mind as we haven’t found a system that is fair for both ends (yet).

Cours s’il pleut draws its name from a stream that flows close to our very first workspace called le Cours s’il pleut, meaning ‘run when it rains’. All items are now designed and made by Gaëlle in a small workshop at the foot of the Alps in Grenoble, France.

Designs are constantly improved based on external suggestions and personal long term use. Most items are made to order (How it works) using materials with the lowest impact we can find, be it recycled, deadstock and/or recyclable. Expect comfortable and versatile garments, practical bags and many roomy pockets.