PREMIÈRE VISION PARIS September edition ushers in new launches and innovative developments

From 19-21 September, the next edition of the prestigious PREMIÈRE VISION PARIS will raise its curtain again.

PV Paris February 2018
Photo © Lucia Carpio 

This autumn, it is held exceptionally from Wednesday to Friday and will offer a formidable showcase for 1,964 international exhibitors representing 57 countries from all sectors of the fashion and associating industries, including yarns and fibres, fabrics, leathers and furs, textile designs, garment manufacturing, accessories and components.

Known as the global leader in upstream fashion trade shows, Première Vision Paris – which takes place at Parc des Expositions across 5 halls - is launching new initiatives to accompany the changes taking place across the global industry, embracing digitalization, eco-responsibility, creative innovations, while providing inspirations to international professionals looking for trends and developments for the autumn/winter 2019-20 collections.

PV Awards 2017 winners and judges
Photo © Lucia Carpio 

Among the highlights on offer this autumn are :
• A strong development of manufacturing sourcing – The Sourcing Connection, with a Country Focus dedicated to Portuguese know-how – and in particular leather manufacturing – with a new specialised Leather Manufacturing area.
• Spotlight on the reciprocal and growing influence of sport and fashion – with a Sport
& Tech forum and space, and dedicated conference cycle.
• A special highlight of textile creation and designs - Designs Factory at Première Vision Designs.

There will also be an updated Smart Square space to introduce eco-responsible fashion, including materials, finished products and services.

And not to be missed is a spotlight on creativity for today and tomorrow as it celebrates the 10th anniversary of the PV Awards, as well as showing Hyères Festival exhibits and the TexSelect® design competition.

Also trade visitors should watch out for RITMOEMOTIVO, ANYTHING WORKS exhibit, and Hair Custom Bar at Première Vision Accessories.  There will also be workshops dedicated to leather working, and conferences dedicated to sport and Portuguese manufacturing.

In terms of digital expansion, the launch of the Marketplace Première Vision via a physical space, will allow visitors to experiment and test out the platform with the help of a dedicated team.