Textile Fair: Première Vision Montréal Debuts on April 22 and 23 2025

Première Vision Montréal image

Come April 22 and 23, Première Vision is making its much-anticipated Canadian debut in Montréal, bringing together a cross-section of the global fashion industry. Over the course of two days, more than 100 exhibitors will transform the Grand Quai into a dynamic hub of creativity, innovation, and opportunity, supported by an engaging new program of 24 conferences spotlighting the sector’s most pressing issues.

This inaugural Montréal edition, held with the support of mmode, marks Première Vision’s first Canadian event and its second in North America — a region of growing strategic importance for the textile and leather industries. It offers a fresh commercial alternative for professionals seeking to expand into new markets.

Florence Rousson, Chairwoman of the Executive Board of Première Vision and Managing Director of The Creative Pole at GL events, shared:

“This new event in Montréal underscores our ambition to offer a truly global platform for the textile industry. In an unpredictable global climate, the market must reestablish its bearings and reinforce its position. PV Montréal gives industry players two days to explore a market full of unique and promising opportunities.”

Montréal Mayor Valérie Plante added:

“As a UNESCO City of Design and a thriving creative hub in North America, Montréal is proud of its flourishing fashion sector. Amid global economic uncertainty, Première Vision Montréal is a powerful expression of our creative identity, while also offering meaningful prospects for business growth and market diversification. I strongly encourage Montréal-based brands and fashion professionals to attend and connect with global leaders and talents in the industry.”

Mathieu St-Arnaud Lavoie, Managing Director of mmode, emphasized the industry’s importance:

“Canada is a key player in the global textile scene, contributing CAD 7.9 billion in added value to Québec’s GDP and employing 77,500 people directly in the fashion and apparel sector.”

This first edition at the Grand Quai will gather over 100 exhibitors, affirming the significance of the event for international buyers and positioning it alongside the world’s leading textile industry gatherings. Canada leads participation with 20% of exhibitors, followed by South Korea, Portugal, China, France, Turkey, the U.S., Italy, and Spain.

Six key sectors will be featured: designs, fabrics, manufacturing, leather/furs, accessories, and smart creation — representing the full scope of the fashion supply chain. Attendees will discover a vast range of materials and know-how, from traditional craftsmanship to cutting-edge innovation.

To support attendees in sourcing and trend-spotting, Première Vision Montréal will feature an exclusive fashion information space highlighting key colors and trends for Spring-Summer 2026.

A festive kickoff cocktail will also bring together participants for an evening of networking and community building alongside industry leaders and key stakeholders.

For the first time in a Première Vision event, a special series titled "One Day, One Chef, One Designer: Celebrating Creativity" will explore the intersections of fashion and the broader creative industries. These sessions will spark dialogue on the creative process and offer fresh insights into how creativity flows across disciplines.

Day one will feature Debbie Zakaib (Executive Director, La Table Ronde), Ifigenia Hill (Design Director, Lamarque), and Patrice Demers (Pastry Chef, Sabayon). On day two, Catherine Lecuyer (Corporate Public Relations Manager, Aldo Group), Markantoine Lynch-Boisvert (Creative Director, MRKNTN), and Dario Bivona (Author and Pastry Chef) will take the stage.

Première Vision Montréal promises to be a vibrant and inspiring celebration of fashion, innovation, and cross-cultural creativity — a must-attend for professionals eager to connect, discover, and grow in this evolving global market.  For the full programme of events, click HERE.

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. 

Exhibitions: Fashion influenced by the Bloomsbury and works by contemporary artists at new Charleston space in Lewes, UK

This autumn Charleston* brings a season of exhibitions and a programme of community projects to central Lewes, East Sussex for the first time as it takes its first steps towards a permanent cultural centre in the heart of the town that will complement its rural home at Firle. 

Charleston in Lewes illustration
Image credit: Material-Cultures
from Charleston website

There are two major exhibitions that form part of a cultural season in Sussex accompanying the Turner Prize in Eastbourne.

Bring No Clothes: Bloomsbury and Fashion is the first major exhibition in Charleston to explore the fashion of the Bloomsbury group, and how the 20th century cultural collective still impacts global style over 100 years on. The Bloomsbury group was a loose collective of artists, writers and thinkers, first formed in London at the beginning of the 20th century. 

Charleston second exhibition is Jonathan Baldock: through the joy of the senses.

Curated by writer Charlie Porter, Bring No Clothes: Bloomsbury and Fashion spotlights the relationship that radical figures of The Bloomsbury group such as Virginia Woolf, Duncan Grant and Vanessa Bell had with clothing, while celebrating 21st century fashion designers who have found inspiration in Bloomsbury art and life. The exhibition ‘Bring No Clothes: Bloomsbury and Fashion’ is kindly supported by Christian Dior Couture.

Highlights include catwalk fashion by Dior, Fendi, Burberry, Comme des Garçons, Erdem and S.S. Daley and personal items of the Bloomsbury group exhibited for the first time, such as: necklaces worn by sisters Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell; Virginia Woolf’s bag, hand-embroidered by Bell; pieces worn by Lady Ottoline Morrell; a first edition of Woolf’s 1928 novel Orlando, inscribed to her then lover Vita Sackville-West; and the manuscript for a pioneering essay from 1888 by the painter and critic Roger Fry titled, ‘Shall we wear top hats?’.

There are never-before-seen portraits by Bloomsbury artists Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant an new commission by Jawara Alleyne.

Bring No Clothes: Bloomsbury and Fashion’ is supported by Christian Dior Couture.

Developed from extensive research, the exhibition in Charleston’s large new gallery space focuses on six protagonists: Virginia Woolf, Vanessa Bell, Duncan Grant, E.M. Forster, John Maynard Keynes and Lady Ottoline Morrell. The title comes from a letter by Virginia Woolf to T.S. Eliot in 1920, inviting him to stay: “Please bring no clothes: we live in a state of utmost simplicity”. Such words were often used by Woolf and Bell, signifying their break from traditional society.

Fashion from contemporary designers, including designs by Kim Jones from his Fendi Spring-Summer 2021 Women’s show inspired by Virginia Woolf, and from his Dior Spring-Summer 2023 Men’s collection inspired by Duncan Grant, will be woven through the exhibition. The legacy of the group will be explored in designs by Erdem, Christopher Bailey for Burberry, and Comme des Garçons pieces on the theme of Woolf’s Orlando, designed by Rei Kawakubo for the catwalk and the Vienna Opera House. Meanwhile, Charleston itself will be seen as a fashion source, with a series of photographs by Tim Walker for Italian Vogue, shot in and around the house.

The exhibition will also highlight a new generation of designers, such as LVMH Prize winner S.S. Daley, who takes inspiration from the characters created by E.M. Forster; Jawara Alleyne, who will install a new work modelled on Vanessa Bell’s use of safety pins in her dressing; and Ella Boucht, who uses tailoring to reimagine gender. There will also be a focus on the role of fashion in Bloomsbury portraiture, particularly mid-20th century works by Bell and Grant, many previously unseen, and an examination of the queer coding of clothes in Grant’s portraits.

A new book by Charlie Porter, ‘Bring No Clothes: Bloomsbury and the Philosophy of Fashion’, written during the research period of the exhibition is published by Particular Books, an imprint of Penguin, coincides with the show.

Charleston's second exhibition in Lewes is "Jonathan Baldock: through the joy of the senses," which will beleading contemporary artist Jonathan Baldock's first major survey show, coinciding with his exhibition at Yorkshire Sculpture Park. 

Baldock works with a variety of materials such as fabric, paint and ceramics to create large-scale sculptural installations that often explore our relationship to the body and the space it inhabits. The show will bring together a range of these installation pieces in a colourful, rich and immersive exhibition.

Jonathan Baldock says: “Growing up between Kent and East Sussex, I’ve always felt as if Charleston and the Bloomsbury group are part of my DNA. I’ve visited Lewes and Charleston so many times, as a child and through to adulthood, and could even see Sissinghurst Castle, the home of Vita Sackville-West, from my bedroom window. So, the opportunity to show my work in connection with a place that has influenced me feels incredibly magical.”

Nathaniel Hepburn, Director at Charleston, says: “It is exciting to launch Charleston’s new building in central Lewes with two very different exhibitions. In Bring No Clothes: Bloomsbury and Fashion, Charlie Porter takes a fresh angle that is bringing us new stories on the extraordinary lives of the Bloomsbury group members, showing again the continued relevance of their ideas to contemporary culture. Jonathan Baldock’s bold installation brings his colourful, sensory world to our spaces, and is indicative of the scale of contemporary exhibition the new building will enable for Charleston.”

A free programme of community projects will also take place in Charleston’s new spaces, alongside a pop-up café and shop.

* Charleston is a place that brings people together to engage with art and ideas. The modernist home and studio of the painters Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, Charleston was a gathering point for some of the 20th century’s most radical artists, writers and thinkers known collectively as the Bloomsbury group. It is where they came together to imagine society differently and has always been a place where art and experimental thinking are at the centre of everyday life. Today, Charleston presents a dynamic year-round programme of exhibitions, events and festivals. Charleston believes in the power of art, in all its forms, to provoke new ways of thinking and living. Charleston.org.uk

 

LondonEdge Suspends 2020 Shows

The international trade show for lifestyle and alternative fashion, LondonEdge, has joined the long list of trade events that have to cancel their upcoming 2020 events.  Both its London and Las Vegas editions for Autumn 2020 in light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic are now cancelled and their teams are putting their ‘positive’ energy into their events in 2021. The dates for these will be confirmed by the team in the coming weeks.

The organisers said although tentatively watching and waiting before moving forward with any formal plans for the Autumn shows on both sides of the Atlantic, LondonEdge felt that it was neither practical, nor advisable to go ahead with the upcoming exhibitions in the short term, despite the world being in various phases in the re-emerging from the global lockdown, given the current safety and travel restrictions.

In the meantime, brands and buyers are encouraged to do business via the trade fairs’ multi-brand digital wholesale sourcing platform LondonedgeNOW. The team have reworked their online incarnate to provide a multi-brand facility to buyers and sellers within the lifestyle, retro and alternative streetwear marketplaces.

Managing Director, Carole Hunter said: “Four months into this strange new reality and the world is beginning to move forward positively. Excitement and the same positive perspective apply to all at LondonEdge as we move towards 2021 with the determination to approach things anew and deliver fresh ideas at our next shows at a time when we can celebrate meeting again.”
Further information and 2021 dates on the LondonEdge February, August and September shows in both London and Las Vegas will be available shortly. To sign up to LondonEdgeNOW please visit www.londonedgenow.com.

Hyve Fashion cancels London summer events, launches new digital-only forum

While UK lockdown restrictions are gradually easing, marking significant progress for businesses and the economy, trade fair organiser Hyve Fashion has decided to cancel its London fashion events for this summer, namely  Pure London, Pure Origin, Scoop and Jacket Required, due to the current challenging economic climate affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and response to feedback from their visitors and exhibitors.

However the company announced the launch of a brand-new, digital-only forum, Fashion Together, to take place on 1st and 2nd September 2020. This online forum will be open to buyers and brands, offering access to a seminar programme and practical advice designed to educate and inform delegates.

The teams behind the scene are now turning their attention to bringing Pure London, Pure Origin, Scoop and Jacket Required back to the UK capital in time for the AW21/22 editions on 14th – 16th February 2021.

FESPA 2020 events postponed to October 2020

FESPA has announced that its flagship event, Global Print Expo, will return to IFEMA – Feria de Madrid from 6 – 8 October 2020, along with its co-located events, European Sign Expo and Sportswear Pro. The three exhibitions, which were originally scheduled to take place from 24 – 27 March, had to be postponed due to the disruption caused by the COVID-19 outbreak in mainland Europe.

FESPA CEO Neil Felton says: “Despite the ongoing impact that the coronavirus is having on the speciality print sector, we’ve been overwhelmed by the strong demand from our global community for a FESPA platform in 2020. Therefore, we are extremely pleased to confirm that our shows will be going ahead on these re-scheduled dates and we’re very grateful to IFEMA team, who have been fully supportive of our decision under the extraordinary circumstances.”

He continues: “Throughout this difficult time, we remain in close dialogue and consultation with our exhibitors to establish how FESPA is able to best support their 2020 product launches, engage with existing customers and nurture new prospects in the speciality print sector to fuel their future growth. We remain confident in the unique value of FESPA Global Print Expo for our specific stakeholder community.”

Design Shanghai 2020 fair moved to 26 – 29 November

In response to the Chinese government’s latest advice and restrictions on events during the COVID-19 outbreak, Design Shanghai has made the decision to reschedule the 2020 event to November 26 - 29, 2020.

The venue - Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre - will remain the same; specific arrangements and details of our programmes and initiatives will be released in the coming weeks.
The event was originally slated to take place in March, then changed to May, and now to late autumn.

While its mandate is to showcase the best design brands and galleries from across the globe, Design Shanghai is known as Asia’s leading international design event that provides a unique platform to network, exchange and establish long-term business relations with Asia’s top architects, interior designers, property developers, retailers, collectors and private buyers.

Design Shanghai aims to explore how eastern and western design philosophies can work together synergistically across the six design sections: Contemporary, Classic & Luxury, Collectibles, Kitchen & Bathroom, Workplace and New Materials & Applications. The event also features bespoke installations, an inspirational design forum and exciting networking events.

British artist among 10 to participate in international exhibition at Istanbul Museum of Modern Art in February 2020 as part of residency programme

Rana Begum, “Baskets” (2017), at Kettle’s Yard, Cambridge, UK

London-based artist Rana Begum is one of ten artists from around the world invited to participate in a new residency programme at the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, and their work will culminate in an exhibition in February 2020, with the support of the Istanbul Development Agency (ISTRA).

Rana Begum was inspired by the architecture of Istanbul, in particular the domed roofs that are such a prominent feature of the skyline. During her research trip, she visited workshops and learned about different metal spinning techniques. Renowned for her impressive and varied sculptures, Begum will use the practices she observed in Istanbul to create 60 different molds to make a large-scale wall piece for display in the final exhibition.

Born in 1977 in Bangladesh, then moved to the UK with her family, Rana Begum received a BA in painting from the Chelsea College of Arts, followed by an MFA in the same field from the Slade School of Fine Art. She currently lives and works in London. Using various modes of expression such as painting and sculpture, the artist draws inspiration from urban architecture and Islamic arts. She won the Abraaj Prize at Art Dubai 2017 and has had solo exhibitions and participated in group exhibitions in diverse countries, including the UK, the United States, France, Sweden, and China. Her works have appeared in exhibitions at Tate St Ives, UK (2018); Gemeentemuseum Den Haag, the Hague, the Netherlands (2017); Parasol Unit, London (2016); and MAK – Museum of Applied Arts, Vienna (2015).  One of her recent creations "Baskets" was shown at Kettle's Yard, Cambridge, UK, in 2017 as shown in picture above.

Each resident artist invited by the Istanbul Museum spends a total of six weeks in Istanbul over two separate visits, with the first part devoted to first-hand research and the next to the making process. During their first visit, the artists tour the workshops of different artisans, learning about traditional designs, material choices, and production methods. On their second trip to Turkey’s cultural capital, they apply this understanding of local crafts to their own artwork, creating a new piece that will be unveiled in the group exhibition.

Outi Pieski, “Čohkiideapmi / Falling Shawls” (2017), photo by Ari Karttunen / EMMA, and “Ovdavázzit – Forewalkers”, sitespecific sculptural installation for the Finnish Pavilion at the 58th Venice Biennale (2019), photo by Ugo Carmeni

Istanbul Modern is producing a series of short films recording the artists’ individual journeys, and will also compile and present an archival section as part of the exhibition. The museum will hold talks with the artists and organise educational workshops in conjunction with the show.

In addition to Rana Begum of London, the other participating artists are: Faig Ahmed (Baku), Benji Boyadgian (Jerusalem), Rodrigo Hernández (Lisbon and Mexico City), Servet Koçyiğit (Amsterdam), Outi Pieski (Utsjoki and Numminen), Randi & Katrine (Copenhagen), Wael Shawky (Alexandria and Philadelphia), and Jorinde Voigt (Berlin).