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French fair Première Vision returns to Montréal for second edition

Première Vision has announced it will be returning to Montréal for its second edition in the Canadian city. The French fair’s decision to set up base in Montréal again follows on from a successful inaugural edition last year, and builds on wider efforts from event organisers to establish a presence in North America. Première Vision Montréal will...

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Colour trends as a business model: Behind the scenes of the new Première Vision

During its February 2026 edition, Première Vision Paris displayed how the seasonal colour palette published by the trade show is becoming an economic driver. Building on colour trends – in this case, those for SS27 – Première Vision is extending its model to new creative sectors: beauty, patisserie, music, photography and perfumery. In September...

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Première Vision NY evolves to more ‘vertically integrated’ format

The US fair season is officially upon us, and the calendar is looking as bustling as ever. For this period, events come amid an industry in flux. Demand for traceability and supply chain reliability is heightened, and suppliers that are able to offer end-to-end capabilities are being prioritised. Such shifts have been integral to the formatting...

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FW26 trends: Biomimicry and radical style to redefine winter 2026

International sourcing trade show Première Vision Paris (GL events) has unveiled the two key trends set to influence fashion for autumn/winter 2026/2027. The first trend, titled “Ego-Eco”, links ecology with health. The regeneration of ecosystems is associated with physical and mental well-being, a major focus for the AW26/27 season. In textile...

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Première Vision Montreal plans another edition in 2026

“We are already setting the date for 2026,” announced Thierry Langlais, Première Vision vice president of operations, with enthusiasm, following the first edition of the Première Vision Montreal trade fair on April 22 and 23. In a statement given to FashionUnited, Langlais welcomed the success of this new event, which exceeded all expectations....

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Première Vision Montréal: A Promising First Edition in the Canadian Market

Première Vision set up at the Grand Quai du Port de Montréal with over a hundred international exhibitors and welcomed close to 2,150 professionals and students. Organized in partnership with the mmode Cluster, this first event, which met with great success, also saw the involvement of Tourisme Montréal and the Ministry of Tourism in the sector....

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Leather and fabric AW25/26 trends: What’s new at the Première Vision show?

What leather and fabric trends do the experts at Première Vision anticipate for the autumn/winter 2025/26 season? The French trade show, which took place from July 2 to July 4 at the Paris Nord Villepinte Convention Centre, was a somewhat unusual event due to its proximity to the Olympic Games. Florence Rousson, the new president of Première...

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Première Vision Paris: 4 trends in SS25 materials sourcing

Will a degree in chemical engineering with a specialisation in agronomy soon be necessary to visit the Première Vision fair? The fact is, the level of the selected exhibitors is such that one quickly finds oneself discussing mutating shells, materials made from waste, regenerative agriculture, and the business of certifications. From February 6...

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Gilles Lasbordes (Première Vision): ‘High-end leather products require a clean and traceable production chain’

The international sourcing trade show, Première Vision Paris, which is scheduled to take place from February 6 to February 8, 2024 at the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition centre, will highlight the leather industry through its entire production chain. Gilles Lasbordes, managing director of the event, explained to FashionUnited why traceability...

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IFM and Première Vision publish study on: ‘the evolution of sustainable fashion and its perception’

”The image of fashion is undoubtedly improving," the director of the IFM Economic Observatory said in the context of a recent study on fashion and sustainability conducted by the French fashion school and the trade show Première Vision. The report, entitled "Sustainable fashion hits its stride," gives insight into the dynamics of...

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Première Vision FW24/25 and sustainable sourcing: Education in the face of market realities

From this point onwards, the Première Vision international sourcing show is aiming to be a committed player in the fashion industry’s ecological transition. The latest edition, held from July 4 to 6, 2023, at Paris’ Parc des Expositions de Villepinte, was proof of this. There was a major facelift present at the Première Vision show for the...

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Denim Première Vision Berlin put jeans at the forefront of FW24/25 fashion

From May 31 to June 1, Denim Première Vision (Denim PV) in Berlin showcased the work of denim professionals: expertise, FW24/25 trends, and environmental awareness came together to meet the demands of the fashion market. On Wednesday, May 31, at 10 am, Denim Première Vision opened its doors. This time the show (which has already touched down in...