The next Premiere Vision Paris hybrid show to take place in July

Just when many economies are navigating their way out of the pandemic in the hope of returning to normality after two long, challenging years, the world has been thrown into chaos by the Russia-Ukraine crisis.  

How economic implications will affect the world garment industry due to war and sanctions against Russia, we shall wait and see, and should we feel it’s still possible to continue with the route to recovery in the coming months, the international business community may be travelling more regularly again soon.  Holding on to that thought, organisers of the Premiere Vision Paris trade fair for the global fashion and textile industries have announced the new dates for the next event with a reshuffling of its overall schedule*.

The next Première Vision Paris event will take place in JULY, not September as historically.

Reporting a great success for its February 2022 event, organisers said they are looking forward to a positive outlook for the next July show, which, in addition to new features, aims to welcome the return of the major international markets (Asia/USA), after this season’s upturn in visitors from the UK and the main European countries. 

The physical show will be held 5, 6 & 7 July 2022 at Villepinte, Parc des Exposition; while the Digital Week will take place online 4-8 July 2022.

In its role as a guide for the entire industry, Première Vision Paris will bring together creative proposals increasingly focused on sustainability, both in its Smart Creation space, which showcases innovations designed to foster more responsible fashions, and in the entire offer presented by its exhibitors. 

The July edition will also mark the return of Maison d’Exceptions, an exclusive space bringing together the ultimate in creative savoir-faire for the international luxury industry, which will go from being an annual event held in February to a biannual one.

PREMIÈRE VISION PARIS reports a successful February 2022 hybrid edition

The Première Vision Paris February 2022 edition, which took place on February 8, 9 & 10 at Paris Nord Villepinte and an online Digital Week on its website from February 7 to 11, was deemed a successful show for the upstream global creative fashion industry.

The organisers said the dual physical and digital format, attracted some 74,600 visitors (including 60% international), succeeded in bringing together the market’s major players around the key issues driving fashion at this time of economic recovery for the sector. 

The reported attendance was up 18% compared to the September 2021 event, attesting to Première Vision’s central role in the creative fashion industry, said the organisers.

“Première Vision Paris wraps up an encouraging edition in terms of the sector’s outlook for recovery. The show confirmed the important role played by events of its kind in supporting the business of industry professionals: Première Vision not only successfully maintained its flagship event despite a still uncertain context, but also offered a model to unite the sector and facilitate the contacts that are so indispensable to the industry’s business recovery,” said Gilles Lasbordes, General Manager of Première Vision.

The top 10 visitor countries in February were mainly European, with a good increase in the number of Italian visitors and a spectacular rise in the number of visitors from Spain and the United Kingdom, whose visitors doubled since the September 2021 hybrid event. Outside of Europe, visitors from Turkey and the United States were back, while travel restrictions continued to impact professionals from Asian countries (Korea, Japan, China).

On the programme at this February edition was a selective offer centred on the latest developments from 1,080 exhibitors - including 63 new companies - from 41 countries. In addition to the offer and the opportunities for meetings and discussions between buyers and suppliers, forums and fashion inspiration spaces at the show, including a 3D forum and an online Live Sourcing experience, helped guide professionals in building their spring-summer 23 collections. 

The February event marked the return of a series of 20 conferences, including fashion seminars, at the physical show as well as a selection of online Digital Talks. 

For its part, the Digital Week also broadened its audience, reported the organisers, registering 63% international visitors at a time when health restrictions remain strong. On the online Première Vision Marketplace, the number of page-views for the e-shops of exhibitors registered for this edition totalled 61,725, compared to 60,124 last September.

Videos of the conferences can be watched by visiting: REPLAYS OF THE TALKS

*2022 Premiere Vision CALENDAR for upcoming shows

Made in France Première Vision 30 & 31 March 2022

Venue: Carreau du Temple, Paris

Denim Première Vision Berlin 17 & 18 May 2022

Venue: Arena Berlin, Germany

Première Vision Paris 

5, 6 & 7 July 2022 - Parc des Expositions, Paris Nord - Villepinte

4-8 July 2022 – Digital Week on www.premierevision.com

Fashion Rendez-Vous 7 & 8 September 2022

Venue: Carreau du Temple, Paris

All photos from the February 2022 edition, courtesy of Premiere Vision Paris.

Love is in the Air!

 

 Love is in the air.
Women's crewneck jumper by Mc2 St. Barth of Italy,
as seen at the Scoop X Pure fashion fair at
Truman Brewery, London February 2022
Photo by Lucia Carpio

According to the consumer research consultants Attest, UK consumers are celebrating Valentine's Day this year on a more price-conscious budget due to concerns over economic uncertainties and rising living costs. It reported that some 36% of consumers it had surveyed are expected to spend £25 or less on a gift, 32% would spend £25 - £50 and just 21% would spend between £50-£100.  Gifts thaat lovers would go for include jewellery, clothing, electronics, as well as roses.

It's of course, after all the thought that counts.

Scoop X Pure at The Truman Brewery in London showcased joyful colours; Pure London returns in July

While there is a scent of Spring in the air, with sightings of early daffodils, crocuses and snowdrops dotting on green grass in parks around London, the contemporary womenswear labels on show at the Scoop X Pure trade fair - held 8 – 10 February at The Truman Brewery on Brick Lane - showcased joyful colours to match the optimistic seasonal mood. 

Cocoa Cashmere

If the bustling aisles were anything, they signaled the trade fair industry is returning to normal.  

It was encouraging to see a wide range of UK, London and international premium ready-to-wear women’s collections and accessory labels on offer, including established and newcomers, greeted trade visitors and buyers with enticing designs.

Jayley

Karen Mabon

Freedom Moses

Nizhoni.es

Quinton Chadwick 

Meanwhile, the international Pure London  show has announced it is returning to Olympia London in Kensington on 17-19 July 2022,  its first event since being put on hold due to the pandemic. For the past two seasons the show was combined on a much smaller scale with Scoop.

Pure London July 2019
by Lucia Carpio

This July Pure will be on its own, featuring five segments - womenswear, footwear and accessories, Pure Lab, and Pure Origin, plus a new stand-alone Pure Jewel, an exclusive area specifically for fine and precious jewellery.

All photos at Scoop X Pure 2022 by Lucia Carpio 

Upbeat Spring Fair and Moda fuel positive mood in the fashion and homeware industry. High street fashion en route to recovery according to BDO Sales Tracker report

Optimistic colours, eco-friendly products and positive vibes at the wholesale marketplace for homeware, gifts and fashion Spring Fair, which ran from 6 – 9 February at the NEC Birmingham, welcomed thousands of retail buyers and independent store retailers.  

The upbeat mood signaled a welcomed return to physical events in the UK and the significance of face to face meetings and networking opportunities so dearly missed over the last two years due to the Covid-19 restrictions.

Spread across eight halls, the show also incorporated the Moda fashion trade show where a line-up of brands encompassing womenswear, jewellery, watch and accessories, footwear and lifestyle products were showcased to the trade.

Daily catwalk presentations highlighted the key directions for the Autumn/Winter 2022 season, showcasing curated looks under the headings of Childhood Dreams, for playful ensembles; Off The Grid, for the urban traveller look; Liquid Metal, for 70s-inspiration, along with new collections presented by Jayley, Saloos and One Hundred Stars.

Also featured at this edition was The Good Retail Awards 2022 launching with the Power of One Award won by plastic-free beauty and skincare company Whitfords for its sustainable, multi-purpose packaging.  The award aims to recognise businesses that has made one small change for an impactful results. 

Meanwhile in the same week, the latest figures released by the BDO’s High Street Sales Tracker revealed that total fashion sales in the UK jumped by 61.5% in the week to 6 February 2022, compared with the same period in 2021.

Total like-for-like sales increased by 44.04% from a base of -7.52% for the same week last year. 

In-store like-for-like fashion sales were up 6,707% on the equivalent week in 2021, when the UK was in lockdown and retail stores were closed in Lockdown for the third time.

The BDO High Street Sales Tracker covers online and in-store sales in the UK across fashion, homeware and lifestyle.

Photos © Lucia Carpio 2022 at Spring Fair/Moda - NEC Birmingham  

An incredible AW22 season reported by Copenhagen Fashion Week

Cecilie Thorsmark,
CEO of Copenhagen Fashion Week

Cecilie Thorsmark, CEO of Copenhagen Fashion Week which was held from February 1 - 4, has reported a successful season that not only allowed the industry to present collections but gave opportunities for conversations, discoveries and reconnections between brands, supporters, speakers and new friends.

Baum Und Pferdgarten
AW2022

Ms Thorsmark commented, "Starting off the year unknown, it has been nothing short of a joy to see the city come alive once more to celebrate the beating heart that has always been the creative industry.

(Di)vision AW22

Ganni AW2022

Without the reconnections, the new friendships and the inspiration our industry is a less bright landscape. However, as we explore new digital territories we have been able to add the magic we have missed by infusing multichannel global communication with intimacy and physical experiences.

While the creative industries continue to be in a state of flux, we welcome these new frontiers and are as ever in awe of the brands on our schedule and their consistent innovation in how they present their collections each season. Without your embrace for the future and what that means for fashion we wouldn't be here today." 

All shows, events and streetstyle images of Copenhagen Fashion Week AW22 are available on YouTube and website.

Samsoe Samsoe AW2022

Iso.Poetism by Tobias Birk Nielsen wins Zalando Sustainability Award

For its third edition, the  Zalando Sustainability Award has been won by Iso.Poetism by Tobias Birk Nielsen at Nikolaj Kunsthall held on February 3, announced Copenhagen Fashion Week.

Iso.Poetism by Tobias Birk Nielsen
AW22

 

Tobias Birk Nielsen (pictured above) will receive a financial prize and a partnership with Zalando in developing an exclusive collection that will continue to explore sustainability solutions in design across materials, production processes, technological solutions and traceability. 

To further support Tobias Birk Nielsen in the brand's business growth, Zalando will make a broad selection of the collection showcased at Copenhagen Fashion Week available to its more than 35 million customers across 17 European markets.

The jury was impressed by Iso.Poetism by Tobias Birk Nielsen's strong sustainable ambition, that is implemented through many aspects of the brand's supply chain, among other initiatives, responsible raw materials, zero-waste and circularity.

All photos from Copenhagen Fashion Week AW2022 collections.