Design Graduates: TEX+ winners secure Première Vision Paris showcase as charity celebrates UK's emerging textile talent

Three of the UK's promising emerging textile designers will exhibit at Première Vision Paris this Autumn, from 1 - 3 September, after being awarded the TEX+ International Exhibition Prize during the TEX+ Showcase at Chelsea College of Arts in London on 15 July 2026.

Left to right:  Lili Mizuno, Twig Searle and Christie Shannon
Credits: Tex+

The international exhibition awards were presented to Twig Searle,  of Falmouth University, Christie Shannon from Glasgow School of Art and Lili Mizuno of London College of Fashion, UAL.  They are all 2026 graduates.

The trio will exhibit at the influential Paris textile trade fair alongside previous International Exhibition Prize recipients Ruth Kent and Nikki Kewley (2024 cohort) and Freya Booth (2025 cohort), providing them with an opportunity to present their work to an international audience of fashion and textile buyers.

The announcement formed part of the annual TEX+ Prize Awards, which recognise exceptional creativity, technical excellence, innovation and craftsmanship among the UK's graduating textile designers. As well as celebrating emerging talent, the awards provide financial support, professional development opportunities and valuable industry connections designed to help graduates establish careers within the textile and fashion sectors.

Building on the 50-year legacy of Texprint, the TEX+ charity brings together education and industry through exhibitions, mentoring, networking and career development initiatives. Former participants have gone on to work with leading brands including Chanel, Nike and Liberty.

Jeremy Somers, Chair of TEX+, said: "The TEX+ prizes recognise the outstanding creativity, innovation and technical excellence emerging from the UK's textile graduates today. We're incredibly grateful to our sponsors and supporters, whose generosity enables us to celebrate exceptional talent while providing meaningful opportunities that help graduates take the next step in their careers."

2026 TEX+ Prize winners (for details of the winners, click HERE)

Among the principal awards, Maia McLaren received the Pentland Prize, worth £1,000 together with a work placement.

The two Liberty Fabrics Studio Prizes, each worth £500, were presented to Grace Holden and Xavier Theobald.

Lisa Rogerson won the Worshipful Company of Weavers Prize (£1,000), while Roisin Foster received both the Juliet Vogel Colour Prize (£1,000) and the Pattern Cloud Support Award, which includes one year's complimentary access to The Pattern Cloud Plan.

Molly White and her printed textile designs.
Photo: Lucia Carpio

The Bay & Brown Support Award, comprising a Beginners Complete Surface Textiles Print Online Course, an Online Floral Print Course and a portfolio session with Tracey Brown, was presented to Molly White.

Printed textile designs by Harriet Letts.
Photo: Lucia Carpio

Harriet Letts received the Sahara Prize, including £500, a one-month placement at Sahara and a potential design purchase opportunity.

The Inge Cordsen Craftsmanship Prize (£1,000) went to Zoe Noble, while Lili Mizuno also received the TEX+ Industry Prize for Technical Excellence (£1,000).

The TEX+ Sustainability & Ethical Practice Prize (£1,000) was awarded to Ruby Bolt.

The Helga Goldman Legacy Prize, recognising Innovation and Creativity and accompanied by a £1,000 award, went to Belén Fernández, while Twig Searle also collected the John Miles Legacy Prize (£1,000).

Additional industry awards included the Kvadrat Prize, a trip to the company's Wooltex mill in Huddersfield, presented to Lola Bate, and the London Embroidery Studio Prize, a six-month studio residency, awarded to Kate Crilly.

Supporting graduates into industry

Tex+ 2026 Finalists
Credits: Tex+

This year's awards come as many textile graduates continue to face significant barriers when entering the creative industries.

Research commissioned by TEX+ found that 56% of textile graduates are not currently working in a full-time textile role, while 36% are balancing multiple jobs. More than half (51%) have relied on financial support since graduating.

The findings highlight the continuing importance of initiatives such as TEX+, which connect emerging designers with employers, mentors and industry professionals through practical career development opportunities that help bridge the gap between education and employment.

Through its network of designers, educators, industry partners and alumni, TEX+ continues to strengthen pathways into the textile industry, ensuring that the next generation of creative talent gains the experience, confidence and professional connections needed to build successful careers.

Trade Fair Report: Première Vision Paris February 2026 Signals Industry Resilience Amid Global Volatility

At the close of its February edition, Première Vision Paris reported strong international engagement at the fair, held from 3–5 February 2026 at Parc des Expositions in Paris Nord Villepinte. The event convened decision-makers, manufacturers and designers from major European, Asian and American markets, reaffirming both the fair’s global reach and Paris’s centrality to the fashion and textile industry’s international dialogue.

Against a backdrop of economic fragility and geopolitical strain, organisers at GL events’ Fashion Division said the edition demonstrated the sector’s capacity to mobilise, exchange intelligence and construct collective responses. Over three days, sustained business meetings and high-level discussions signalled what the organisers described as genuine forward momentum, even as companies navigate tightening margins and recalibrated growth strategies.

Cost pressures reshape the value chain

Conversations across the show floor underscored a structural shift: cost pressure is now embedded throughout the value chain. Adjusted volumes, deferred commitments and more demanding commercial terms are compelling companies to prioritise risk management and financial equilibrium.

Yet price competition alone no longer defines procurement strategies. Industrial reliability, delivery performance, financial solidity and continuity of partnerships are increasingly decisive. Two parallel dynamics were observed. 

Retail-oriented brands continue to pursue strict optimisation, exploring new sourcing territories while maintaining tactical caution. Meanwhile, premium and luxury houses are consolidating established collaborations, tightening supply chain control and investing selectively in innovation to underpin long-term growth.

Across segments, responsible innovation has moved from aspiration to prerequisite. The emphasis is on pragmatic, scalable and immediately actionable solutions rather than speculative experimentation.

Education and craftsmanship in focus

Responding to concerns over declining technical expertise, Première Vision strengthened its educational mission during the February session, welcoming a significant cohort of students. The initiative reflects a strategic commitment to safeguarding textile know-how and reinforcing the skills pipeline underpinning industrial excellence.

The edition also marked the launch of the Réseau d’Excellence Mode & Beauté des Entreprises du Patrimoine Vivant, aligned with the Fashion & Luxury Strategic Committee’s agenda. The network underscores the strategic importance of craftsmanship, industrial resilience and cross-sector cooperation in a high-pressure market environment. Organisers highlighted the growing influence of the Fashion Division in convening creative stakeholders while addressing structural industry transformation.

Territories of Savoir-Faire: Japan, Portugal and France

Under the banner “Territories of Savoir-Faire!”, the exhibition spotlighted three countries—France, Portungal and Japan—through a curated visitor route, conferences and cross-border dialogues in the Prospective Area. The thematic focus reflected a wider recalibration of commercial and cultural geographies, as global trade patterns shift and traditional production scales are reassessed.

France: heritage and hybridisation

France’s fashion ecosystem—spanning ateliers, museums, schools and couture houses—was presented as both historical bedrock and experimental laboratory. Centuries-old techniques such as Leavers lace and embroidery from Calais and Caudry were juxtaposed with contemporary reinterpretations by a new generation of artisans blending tradition with counter-cultural influences.

Regional catalysts and incubators, including the Tremplin Mode et Textile, were highlighted alongside established lace makers and embroiderers. The European Flax and Hemp Alliance guided visitors through the French and European flax value chain, detailing agricultural practices, processing stages and environmental metrics from cultivation to finished textile.

Portugal: vertically integrated sustainability

Portugal emerged as a case study in structural sustainability. Textile clusters in the north, particularly around the Ave and Cávado valleys, demonstrate high vertical integration—from yarn to finished garment—supported by investment in advanced machinery, digital garment passports and AI-assisted quality control.

A central institutional presence was CITEVE, the Vila Nova de Famalicão-based technology centre founded in 1989. At the fair, CITEVE presented experimental silhouettes developed under its Be@t (Bioeconomy at Textiles) project, integrating Digital Product Passports to enhance transparency and traceability. The initiative, including a partnership with Agromethod Labs on hydroponic cotton cultivation, aims to transition Portugal’s textile sector towards a circular and bio-based model.

Manufacturers showcased innovations ranging from closed-loop dyeing systems and water reduction strategies to new plant-based fibres derived from eucalyptus, coffee waste and tree bark—illustrating a shift towards regenerative and biofabricated materials.

Japan: nature-minded mastery

Japan’s presentation emphasised a philosophy of long-term stewardship and reverence for material integrity. Rare fibres such as Hasumi linen from Shimane and traditional indigo and plant-based dyeing techniques reflected a culture attentive to the “tamashii”, or soul, of objects—their ageing and transformation over time.

Collaborations featured prominently. French artisans in residence at Villa Kujoyama and participants in the Edo Tokyo Kirari programme demonstrated cross-cultural exchange, while kimono upcycling projects by students from Polimoda and Osaka Bunka highlighted reinterpretation of heritage garments.

The Japan Fashion Week Organization curated a dedicated space, including a “Japan Exhibitors Collection” and a virtual reality immersion into wool production in the Bishu region, renowned for its textile expertise. The fair’s Grand Prix, Excellence Award and Special Prize this year favoured a materials-driven approach, with denim and wool in focus.

Prospective Space: innovation narratives

Three enclaves within the Prospective Space offered thematic exploration:

• Living Legacy, where intergenerational and cross-cultural collaborations reinterpret ancestral techniques;
  

• Active Know-How, foregrounding playful subversion and stylistic reinvention;

• Organic Intelligence, examining biotechnology, mycelium, biofabrication and regenerative design as pathways to reduced waste and evolutionary material development.

Through these curated narratives, Première Vision Paris positioned itself not only as a sourcing platform but as a strategic observatory—interpreting emerging signals, consolidating partnerships and enabling informed decision-making.

In a period marked by trade disruption and economic recalibration, the February 2026 edition reinforced Paris’s enduring role as a global convening point. From upstream raw materials to downstream creative application, the fair presented localised models of production and knowledge as blueprints for a resilient, innovation-led future.

Images by Lucia Carpio

Textile Trade News: Première Vision Paris will highlight Savoir-Faire, focusing on France, Portugal and Japan this February

Image from Premiere Vision Paris

Première Vision Paris, scheduled to take place from 3 to 5 February 2026 at the Parc des Expositions in Villepinte, Paris, is reaffirming its commitment to supporting craftsmanship by  highlighting producing countries of expertise, placing a particular focus on France, Portugal and Japan—territories recognised for inspiring new ways of making, seeing, creating and thinking.

The theme, titled Territories of Savoir-Faire, celebrates a vibrant ecosystem of creativity that brings together pioneers redefining the boundaries of their craft. It presents savoir-faire as a living resource—human, social, artisanal, cultural and patrimonial—explored from the closest to the most distant, from upstream to downstream, and from agriculture to the designer. The approach reflects a desire to examine local models as blueprints for the future, emphasising the rediscovery of existing resources, the cultivation of local skills, the defence of diversity, reconnection with living systems, and the renewal of textile culture and innovation.

“Our ambition is to support the industry through its profound transformation and help build a model that is sustainable, competitive and desirable,” the organisers said. 

At the Paris show, the Territories of Savoir-Faire theme will unfold as an immersive journey, featuring dedicated experience zones and exclusive talks that give voice to the craftsmanship of today and tomorrow. Visitors will be invited to engage with some of the world’s richest reservoirs of expertise and experience the theme in all its vitality.

Within this framework, France is highlighted for its culture and counter-culture, representing a territory where savoir-faire bridges heritage and contemporary creation. Portugal is recognised for its commitment to living sustainability, bringing together industries and artisans dedicated to sustainable fashion. Japan is showcased for its nature-minded approach, where textile tradition meets biotechnological innovation.

At the Textiles de France stand, presented by the Union des Industries Textiles (UIT), 40 French companies will showcase the breadth of national textile expertise through an exclusive selection of 200 premium fabric samples. Highlights include exceptional lace and silks, iconic fancy tweeds and jacquards with emblematic motifs. Around 30 mannequin looks will illustrate the use of these materials, alongside innovative technical textiles such as recycled and organic fabrics, bistretch, fire-resistant and windproof materials, and high-performance textiles for fashion, sport and extreme sports.

In the Manufacturing area, the French Pavilion will bring together a series of stands dedicated to French apparel manufacturing, with workshops demonstrating the diversity of skills and services available. Also featured is the Maison du Savoir-Faire et de la Création, affiliated with UFIMH and supported by DEFI, which represents more than 300 French manufacturers covering a wide spectrum of expertise, from woven and knitted garments to knitwear, accessories, lingerie, swimwear and underwear.

CITEVE image

Under the banner Portugal: Territory of Savoir-Faire, CITEVE will present experimental silhouettes developed as part of the Be@t project. Created in collaboration with around 20 companies across the textile and apparel value chain, the pieces reflect advances in applied research, sustainability and digital transformation. Designed according to circular economy and eco-design principles, and equipped with Digital Product Passports, they ensure full traceability and anticipate future European regulatory requirements.

Kimono Upcycling Projecy

Japan will be represented through the Kimono Upcycling Project, a collaboration between Voutrail (Osaka Bunka) and Polimoda. The exhibition features collections created by students using kimonos from dormant stocks, combining ancestral Japanese craftsmanship with contemporary design. The project aims to celebrate Japanese culture, encourage cross-cultural innovation between Italian and Japanese designers, and address sustainability by giving new life to unused textiles.

While this February 2026 show is poised to reveal a new visual identity designed to illustrate the show’s key seasonal theme and signal its creative direction, Première Vision Paris is set to welcome around 1,000 exhibitors from 36 countries, bringing together companies from across the entire fashion value chain, including yarns, fabrics, accessories, apparel, leather, design, and Smart Creation.

Among the key highlights, the organisers point to the Forum Première Vision, which will unveil colour and material trends for the spring–summer 2027 season under the theme Open. 

Another key attraction this season is the Maison d’Exceptions area (Hall 5),  an exclusive area (access subject to accreditation) entirely dedicated to rare craftsmanship, high creation, and exceptional artisanal techniques.  In this 13th edition, Maison d’Exceptions will bring together 22 artisans and workshops, including 13 first‑time exhibitors, showcasing unique expertise such as embroidery, indigo dyeing, leatherwork, experimental textiles, and horsehair craftsmanship.  This will be a privileged opportunity to explore creations that combine tradition and innovation—sources of inspiration to elevate designers' and fashion producers' future projects.  It highlights rare know-how, artisanal and innovative techniques, large-scale production capabilities, solutions tailored to capsule collections, bespoke product development, operational agility, and complementary price positioning. 

By combining rigour, inspiration and expertise, Première Vision Paris aims to meet the needs of style, purchasing, production, CSR and development teams as closely as possible.

In addition, Première Vision Paris will introduce Voyage au cœur du Lin for the first time. Promoted by the Alliance du Lin et du Chanvre, the new space will highlight the certified European flax value chain and the associated savoir-faire, underscoring the fibre’s strategic importance within the industry.

The visual identity for the February 2026 edition captures a forward-looking and joyful vision of fashion, where craftsmanship and creativity are reinvented through hybridisation. At its centre is a striking juxtaposition: the couture volume of tulle, emblematic of expressive ornamentation, merges with the sporty functionality of a trainer and a bomber jacket. The image highlights a new creative territory in which technical expertise, emotion and sophistication intersect, reflecting Première Vision’s ability to reinterpret savoir-faire, bridge tradition and innovation, and embody a freer, more dynamic and contemporary fashion landscape.

For more than 50 years, Première Vision Paris has brought together fashion professionals from across the globe, establishing itself as a unique sourcing and solutions hub that addresses the challenges and needs of fashion businesses, from mainstream to luxury, through a rigorously curated offer representing the world’s major sourcing regions.

The show spans the entire industry value chain, including yarns, designs, fabrics, accessories, leather, manufacturing, and smart creation encompassing materials and fashion technology. 

Images from Première Vision Paris 

Trade Fair News: Première Vision Paris Unveils New Visual Identity and Theme for February 2026 Edition

Première Vision Paris has announced details of its February 2026 edition, scheduled to take place from 3 to 5 February 2026 at the Parc des Expositions in Villepinte. The organisers have revealed a new visual identity designed to illustrate the show’s key seasonal theme and signal its creative direction.

The visual identity for the February 2026 edition captures a forward-looking and joyful vision of fashion, where craftsmanship and creativity are reinvented through hybridisation. At its centre is a striking juxtaposition: the couture volume of tulle, emblematic of expressive ornamentation, merges with the sporty functionality of a trainer and a bomber jacket. The image highlights a new creative territory in which technical expertise, emotion and sophistication intersect, reflecting Première Vision’s ability to reinterpret savoir-faire, bridge tradition and innovation, and embody a freer, more dynamic and contemporary fashion landscape.

Reaffirming its commitment to supporting craftsmanship and highlighting territories of expertise, the organisers have positioned the show as a journey through the many identities and geographies of savoir-faire. The February 2026 edition will place a particular focus on France, Portugal and Japan—territories recognised for inspiring new ways of making, seeing, creating and thinking.

The theme, titled Territories of Savoir-Faire, celebrates a vibrant ecosystem of creativity that brings together pioneers redefining the boundaries of their craft. It presents savoir-faire as a living resource—human, social, artisanal, cultural and patrimonial—explored from the closest to the most distant, from upstream to downstream, and from agriculture to the designer. The approach reflects a desire to examine local models as blueprints for the future, emphasising the rediscovery of existing resources, the cultivation of local skills, the defence of diversity, reconnection with living systems, and the renewal of textile culture and innovation.

“Our ambition is to support the industry through its profound transformation and help build a model that is sustainable, competitive and desirable,” the organisers said. 

At the show, the Territories of Savoir-Faire theme will unfold as an immersive journey, featuring dedicated experience zones and exclusive talks that give voice to the craftsmanship of today and tomorrow. Visitors will be invited to engage with some of the world’s richest reservoirs of expertise and experience the theme in all its vitality.

Within this framework, France is highlighted for its culture and counter-culture, representing a territory where savoir-faire bridges heritage and contemporary creation. Portugal is recognised for its commitment to living sustainability, bringing together industries and artisans dedicated to sustainable fashion. Japan is showcased for its nature-minded approach, where textile tradition meets biotechnological innovation.

The organisers expect to welcome close to 1,000 exhibitors from 36 countries. For more than 50 years, Première Vision Paris has brought together fashion professionals from across the globe, establishing itself as a unique sourcing and solutions hub that addresses the challenges and needs of fashion businesses, from mainstream to luxury, through a rigorously curated offer representing the world’s major sourcing regions.

The show spans the entire industry value chain, including yarns, designs, fabrics, accessories, leather, manufacturing, and smart creation encompassing materials and fashion technology. It highlights rare know-how, artisanal and innovative techniques, large-scale production capabilities, solutions tailored to capsule collections, bespoke product development, operational agility, and complementary price positioning. By combining rigour, inspiration and expertise, Première Vision Paris aims to meet the needs of style, purchasing, production, CSR and development teams as closely as possible.

Images from Première Vision Paris 

Trade Fair Report: Première Vision Paris Draws Nearly 20,000 Industry Professionals this September, with Focus on Innovation and Sustainability

Nearly 20,000 fashion and textile professionals gathered in Paris this September for Première Vision, in what organisers described as a milestone edition of the international trade fair. 

Returning to its traditional calendar, the event placed strong emphasis on innovation, technology, and cross-industry collaboration, while also extending its reach into the beauty sector for the first time.

The show - held from September 16 to 18 2025 - comes at a moment of significant change for fashion, as brands and suppliers grapple with climate challenges, geopolitical tensions, and mounting pressure for more sustainable practices.

Première Vision positioned itself not only as a sourcing platform but as a strategic meeting point for debate, foresight, and solutions.

Florence Rousson, Chairwoman of Première Vision and Managing Director of GL Events’ Fashion Division, said the event had moved beyond its original remit:  “Our role today is to help the industry navigate disruption, anticipate change, and provide actionable solutions. Innovation, foresight, and institutional dialogue are key to giving the industry the renewed momentum it needs to build a sustainable, competitive, and desirable model.”

Innovation at the Forefront

A major focus this year was technological advancement, seen both on the show floor and in its programme of talks. Exhibitors highlighted low-impact materials, new sourcing tools, and AI-driven production methods. An immersive CLO 3D showcase drew interest from couture houses said Alexandre Nguyen, Business Development Manager at CLO in France: “Leading couture houses showed genuine interest in our digital showcase space and in the unlimited potential of digital product creation.”

Meanwhile the finalists of the ANDAM Innovation Prize—including 2025 winner Losanje—presented solutions aimed at reshaping the industry.  Nathalie Dufour, Founder of ANDAM, said the collaboration reflected the sector’s transformation: “Innovation and technology play a central role in creating a more efficient, responsible, and competitive industry. Our 10 start-ups had the unique opportunity to showcase their solutions to an international ecosystem and engage directly with key stakeholders.”

Fashion Meets Beauty

For the first time, Première Vision welcomed the beauty industry into its Future Trends Area, with participants including Make Up Forever Academy, Fiabila, Villa Blue by Robertet, and Abondance. The move highlighted growing connections between fashion and cosmetics.

Candice Jagut, Chief Marketing Officer of Fiabila, described the partnership as a “relationship of creative interdependence” between the two industries. “Cosmetics are the colours that fashion brings to life on the skin,” she said.

European Industry Mobilises

Another highlight was the joint appearance of 22 federations from 17 countries, convened by UFIMH, UIT, and Euratex. The groups issued a declaration defending the European industrial model, stressing competitiveness and voicing opposition to the rise of ultra-fast fashion.  The gathering underlined Première Vision’s role as a platform for industry representation and policy dialogue at European level.

Looking Ahead

In addition to its exhibition spaces, Première Vision hosted two dedicated talk stages—one centred on fashion and beauty, the other on technology and market transformation. The sessions brought together experts, designers, and institutional figures to debate the future of the sector.

With nearly 20,000 attendees and an expanded scope that bridges industries, Première Vision Paris 2025 reinforced its position as a global hub for inspiration, advocacy, and innovation at a time when fashion is seeking new direction.

The next  Première Vision Paris  will take place February 3 - 5 2026.

Photos by Lucia Carpio

Trade Fair: Première Vision Paris Returns This September with a Focus on Innovation and Technology, Expanding Horizons with Beauty and Strategic Insight

The global textile and fashion industry will once again turn its attention to the French capital this September as Première Vision Paris returns to its historical autumn slot with a forward-looking edition centered on Innovation and Technology, and Beauty,  in response to the industry's rapidly shifting landscape. Taking place from September 16 to 18 at the Parc des Expositions, Paris Nord Villepinte, the event will welcome more than 1,000 exhibitors, including over 100 (12%) first-time participants, marking a significant milestone in the trade show’s evolution, underscoring the event’s growing international reach and relevance.

Premiere Vision Paris to return in September 2025

“Première Vision Paris’ return to its historical calendar and the ambitious programming of this edition reflect the ongoing changes aimed at better meeting the strong expectations of brands and manufacturers,” said Florence Rousson, Chairwoman of the Executive Board of Première Vision and CEO of the Fashion Division of GL events. “This event supports the future of fashion — resolutely innovative and responsible — while welcoming over a hundred new leading players in search of opportunities and development.”

This year’s seasonal theme, “Synesthesia”, invites visitors to explore multisensory creativity, with a particular emphasis on the interplay between fashion and beauty. For the first time, the beauty sector will be featured across key activations and in the immersive Prospective Area — an inspiring central space designed to showcase future-facing concepts and industry intersections. With the theme of “Connections”, the space reflects relationships between materials and beauty, technology and emotion, and innovation and industry.

Complementing the trend-led environments, the show introduces a new Talks Stage devoted to Fashion and Beauty, and a broader, more strategic conference programme. This includes four critical themes designed to help industry players anticipate market shifts:

• Innovation & Technology for Creativity and Product Design

• Innovation & Technology for Strategic Sourcing and Production

• Innovation & Technology for Positive Impact

• Innovation & Technology for 2030

To enhance business engagement, Première Vision Paris will host 150 selected guests, guiding them through bespoke, curated journeys tailored to unlock growth opportunities. In addition, pre-arranged business meetings will be held throughout the three-day event, fostering commercial partnerships and creative collaborations.

Attendees can also take part in six thematic walkthroughs, offering structured navigation across key zones — from the Prospective Area to Décor, Citywear, Eco-Innovation, Bags & Shoes, Sport & Lingerie, and a dedicated France-focused route.

The Première Vision mobile app returns as an essential digital companion, allowing users to schedule meetings, create personalised itineraries, track favourites, and follow curated visit routes for an optimised experience.

In its role as a strategic hub, Première Vision Paris aims to help industry professionals detect early signals, anticipate trends, and collectively build a resilient, sustainable, and high-performing fashion ecosystem. With change becoming both constant and imperative, the fair positions itself as a reliable ally for brands ready to embrace innovation and lead transformation.

In support of this vision, Première Vision, in collaboration with ANDAM, will host a dedicated Innovation Prize Showcase at the heart of Hall 5, featuring the 10 finalists of the 2025 Innovation Prize. These pioneers in textile recycling, bio-based materials, artificial intelligence, and responsible production represent the cutting edge of global fashion-tech:

• Losanje, winner of the 2025 Innovation Prize

• Goldeneye Smart Vision, Special Jury Prize recipient

• ER Ocean Recherche, Bioastra, Supercab, Smobya, Rodinia Generation, Petshka, Weffan, and Alphalyr

Adding to this, CLO, a major player in the 3D fashion technology space, will make its debut appearance at Première Vision Paris. Over three days, CLO will present a 250 m² immersive experience adjacent to the Smart Creation area, highlighting 3D simulation, digitalisation, and eco-design. The rarely seen showcase will be staffed by CLO’s international and French teams, offering a unique opportunity for direct engagement with one of the industry’s leading digital innovators.

Across the exhibition, six Focus Areas will provide targeted insight into major sectors of the fashion ecosystem:

• DECORATION Focus

• SMART, YARNS & ECO-INNOVATION Focus

• CITYWEAR & CASUAL WEAR Focus

• MANUFACTURING, SPORT & LINGERIE Focus

• BAGS, SHOES & LEATHERWEAR Focus

• ACCESSORIES INDEX

With a future-facing vision that blends technology, creativity, and sustainability, Première Vision Paris September 2025 is poised to be a pivotal event — offering industry professionals an unmatched platform to network, collaborate, and redefine the future of fashion.

Images of Premiere Vision Paris February 2025 edition by Lucia Carpio

Sustainable Textile News: Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp Accelerates Sustainable Transformation with Certification Upgrades, Digital Traceability, and Industry Innovation

Flax-linen and hemp are two premium natural fibers recognized for their sustainability, durability, and versatility. They play a significant role in eco-friendly fashion, sustainable living products, and innovative industries.

A presentation on SS26 materials during Première Vision Paris February 2025

With 60% of flax-linen used in fashion and 30% in home, interior, and lifestyle products, the Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp—the leading agro-industrial organization in the sector—has declared 2025 as the year to accelerate its sustainable transformation.

During the recent Milano Unica (February 4–6, 2025) and Première Vision Paris (February 11–13, 2025) textile trade fairs, the Alliance outlined its strategic action plan for the Fashion and Home markets. This plan includes the evolution of Flax-Linen certifications, the launch of a digital Flax-Linen Traceability Platform, the publication of impact datasets alongside a new environmental footprint calculation tool, scientific validation of Flax-Linen's functional properties, and the introduction of a Flax-Linen & Hemp sourcing platform.

These five initiatives will be implemented with the support of a fully European agro-industrial value chain.

The Alliance said it remains dedicated to innovation, creation, and sustainable development, promoting transparency through two key origin-traceability certifications—Masters of Linen™ and European Flax™. These certifications reinforce European expertise and enhance industry credibility.

Over the coming year, the Alliance's holistic strategy will comprehensively address socio-environmental challenges and regulatory requirements, aiming to position European Flax-Linen and Hemp as the world’s preferred sustainable fibers.

Flax-Linen Certifications: Evolution and Reinforcement

The Alliance is updating its Flax-Linen certifications with a new identity, revised standards, and specific deployments:

Masters of Linen™: While retaining its name, this certification will undergo a transformation with a new logo, tagline, and a broader scope that includes both company and product standards. It will be open-source and audited by independent third-party certification bodies. Applications have increased by 36% over the past five years.

Masters of Flax Fibre™ (formerly European Flax™): Reflecting a 755% growth in demand over the last five years, this certification has been renamed to align with an updated agricultural standard. It features a new logo, tagline, and promise.

Digital Traceability and Blockchain Innovation

After three years of collaboration with industry stakeholders, the Alliance has developed the Flax-Linen Traceability Platform in partnership with TextileGenesis - Lectra. This digital tool capitalizes on certified fibers, utilizing a blockchain-based, tokenized system (Fibercoins™) to verify authenticity throughout the supply chain. The platform maps every production stage, ensuring full transparency.

By May 2025, retail brands will gain access to this platform, allowing them to register their orders for certified European Flax-Linen. The initial rollout will begin with French, Belgian, and Dutch scutchers, who collectively produce 75% of the world’s flax fiber.

Impact Data and Environmental Footprint Assessment

The impact datasets for the Masters of Flax Fibre™ certification are now available in key reference databases such as the Higg Index, the European PEF database (EF 3.1), and ecoinvent. Additional datasets for flax transformation (from fiber to yarn) are being developed and will be published in the European PEF format within the year.

With pilot companies and its partner Glimpact, the Alliance is creating a dedicated tool to:

Calculate product footprints using the European PEF methodology.

Provide key data to downstream customers.

Identify areas for improvement and track progress towards sustainability goals.

These efforts aim to enhance transparency and sustainability across the entire value chain.

Scientific Validation of Flax-Linen’s Environmental Impact

An expert international committee is conducting scientific research to validate the functional and environmental properties of Masters of Flax Fibre™-certified fibres. Notably, the HYDRA Marine Sciences laboratory is examining the biodegradability of certified European Flax fibers in marine environments. The findings, set for release in Q1 2025, will address both positive and negative claims while contributing to global research on microfibers and microplastics in marine ecosystems.

The Return of the Linen & Hemp Dream Lab

The "Linen & Hemp Dream Lab" is relaunching its digital platform, offering access to a diverse range of European Flax-Linen and Hemp-based innovative materials, textiles, and technical solutions. This resource is available to designers, creative teams, stylists, manufacturers, and buyers worldwide, supporting applications across Fashion, Home, and Technical & Composite textile sectors.

With these transformative initiatives, the Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp is reinforcing its leadership in sustainable fibre innovation, setting new industry standards, and fostering greater transparency across the global textile industry.

International Textile Trade Fair: Première Vision Paris July 2024 presents innovative fabric qualities, textile solutions, and its commitment to sustainability

Amid numerous economic and ecological challenges, the global fashion industry is adapting and reinventing itself in pursuit of a prosperous and sustainable future. Today, it is fully committed to redefining creative and industrial approaches, according to Première Vision Paris - the international show for sustainable and creative fashion professionals - which will return to the Parc des Expositions exhibition venue in north of the French capital, at Paris Nord Villepinte, from July 2 - 4, 2024.  

Première Vision Paris February 2024 edition held at the Parc des Expositions exhibition venue in north of the French capital, at Paris Nord Villepinte. Photo by Lucia Carpio

Set to take place three weeks before France hosts the Summer Olympic Games, the PV Paris trade event will offer a preview of the Autumn-Winter 25-26 season, showcasing the evolution of the fashion landscape through three major trends. First, Minimalist Excellence will arise in response to a desire for simplification and quality, where minimalism embodies luxury and harmony in an era of excess. Second, Inclusive Extravagance will celebrate diversity and creative freedom, blending styling codes to create a new, inclusive aesthetic. Lastly, Sensual Expressivity will explore the sensual and emotional facets of fashion, highlighting the diversity of bodies and experiences.

PV Paris is an invaluable resource for international visitors seeking inspiration, innovative ideas, and resources to develop their upcoming collections of ready-to-wear, accessories (fashion jewellery and leather goods), and footwear.  Attendees will have the opportunity to discover the Autumn-Winter 2025-26 collections from over 920 exhibitors, including spinners, weavers, tanners, textile designers, accessories makers, and garment manufacturers from approximately 40 countries, such as Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Japan, the UK, Belgium, South Korea, Turkey, China, and more.

As a leading organiser of international events for the textile, leather, and apparel industries, PV Paris offers a comprehensive range of programmes and solutions designed to support the entire industry. It fosters business discussions, promotes the transition to a more sustainable fashion industry, encourages digitalization, and supports the development of increasingly innovative collections.

PV Paris is widely recognised as an essential trade fair for professionals in the textile and related industries, distinguished by several key characteristics. Known for its selectivity, the exhibitor selection committee brings together Première Vision experts with industry manufacturers and buyers, ensuring a coherent, high-quality offer that reflects the diversity of the market—from mass distribution to luxury. 

According to the organizers, the fair also offers a unique cross-sector range of products, including Yarns, Fabrics, Designs, Leather, Accessories, and Garment Manufacturing, addressing diverse industry needs with innovative sectors like the Deadstock and Smart Creation (innovation, eco-design, tech) sections.

For the July 2024 edition, exhibitors from international markets include 434 fabric makers, 202 manufacturers, 50 designers, 66 leather producers, 115 accessories makers, 25 yarn companies, and 33 Smart Creation exhibitors. Première Vision is enhancing its initiatives with new investments, partnerships, and renewed business support programmes.

The Hosted Guest programme, launched at the February 2024 PV Paris show, was a resounding success, bringing together 194 global personalities. This initiative returns for the July 2024 edition, supported by the GL events Group with a €1 million investment, strengthening industry connections and fostering strategic partnerships.

Complementing this is the new Export programme by Business France, the National Agency for internationalising French companies.  As part of the "Export Starts in France" initiative, this government-subsidized matchmaking programme finances visits from key foreign decision-makers and organises export business meetings between buyers and French companies. It aims to create unique collaborative opportunities, arranging over 580 meetings between exhibitors and brands.

New for the July 2024 season is a customized assistance effort in the sourcing process. Visitors representing luxury brands can schedule appointments at the PV CUBE with a Première Vision fashion expert. Invited guests will enjoy a tailor-made experience and access 300 fabric samples and 50 new leathers from the season’s most emblematic selections.

In celebration of France hosting the 2024 Olympic Games, performance and sports fabrics will be a major highlight at the July 2024 show. Advances and innovations in the creative fashion industry have profoundly influenced the world of sport, enhancing performance and expressions of elegance. As a result, products designed for comfort with UV resistance, water repellence, windproof yet breathable, and quick-drying properties have been developed. PV Paris will present hundreds of material developments in the Sport & Tech universe for trade visitors to discover and explore, showcasing innovations and trends destined to shape the future of sportswear.

PV Paris will continue its "a better way" programme, launched a year ago to recognise exhibitors' efforts and investments in developing more sustainable fashion, reflecting a deep understanding of the current challenges facing the textile, clothing, leather, and broader fashion industries. Responding to growing concerns about the environmental and social impacts of clothing production, the programme is committed to enhancing brand visibility in sourcing by promoting exhibitors' most virtuous approaches. By emphasizing sustainable practices, transparency, and high ethical standards, the "a better way" programme acts as a catalyst for change, meeting the expectations of brands and consumers concerned about the origin and impact of raw materials.

In the Smart Creation sector of the fair, a spotlight will shine on exhibitors' sustainable approaches, where innovation, eco-design, and technological solutions come together to shape the future of fashion. 

Exhibitors here will be divided into three main categories:

Smart Tech: Cutting-edge technological solutions, digitization of materials, traceability systems, and tools for measuring environmental impact: 

Smart Materials: Ranges of innovative materials, sustainable alternatives (eco-designed fibers, plant-based dyes, etc.), and reduced-impact chemical solutions.

Smart Services: Assistance with certifications and sustainable initiatives.

Separately, the Deadstocks area, introduced at the February 2024 show as part of the Smart Creation universe, will once again offer unused materials from fashion houses. Additionally, experts from Adapta and Nona Source will provide their expertise and support.

To enhance the exhibition of innovations for the the Autumn-Winter 25-26 season, PV Paris will feature two fashion forums showcasing the latest textile developments.  These are the Inspiration Forum (Hall 5) and Sourcing Solutions Forum (Hall 6).  Audio guides will be available in French, English, Italian, Korean, Japanese and Chinese languages.  As usual, the PV's own Colour Book developed by its team of international experts will be available for sale.  

There will also a programme of fashion seminars  and conferences scheduled for this July, to take place in the two conference areas located in Hall 6, which will be the most busy areas of the fair.  Topics to be covered will include fashion trends for the Autumn-Winter 25-26 season, sustainability and consumption, and eco-innovation.

All photos by Lucia Carpio, taken at the Première Vision Paris February 2024 edition held at the Parc des Expositions, at Paris Nord Villepinte.