Première Vision Paris closed its doors on a solid edition, fueled by a dynamic fashion industry undergoing a total transformation, and is now enthusiastically and confidently readying its July 2024 edition. The 3-day show gave its 1,180 carefully selected international exhibitors an opportunity to present their new developments to 30,340 visitors from 125 countries, who combed the aisles in search of the latest creations. Attendance was high and visitor quality broadly acclaimed, confirming Première Vision Paris’s pioneering status and unique position in the global industry:
• A selective international offer
• Inspiration and trend decoding thanks to an in-house team of experts behind consolidated, cutting-edge fashion information
• The protection of creation, and an unstinting commitment to young talent
• Support targeted to the industry’s current and future challenges with tangible solutions:
° The Marketplace – addressing the emerging digitalization of the textile and leather industry since 2017
° Sustainability, with the Smart Creation offer, the ‘a better way’ program, the development of performance codes… and, new this edition, a Dormant Stock zone
° Tech, featuring a new offer
° «360° Leather: From Farm to Tech», a whole new sector complementing that of the tanners, to help leather pros meet the new challenges facing the industry
• A full program of exhibitor talks and pitches – conferences that once again met with great success at this edition (21 exhibitor Pitches and 15 Talks).
• Studies conducted in collaboration with the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM/ Première Vision Chair) to help inform and enlighten the community
• The ability to innovate at every edition, and introduce new services: guided tours, workshops, audio guides to the fashion forums, fashion information desks, and more.
This 2 to 4 July 2024, Première Vision Paris Is Back!
«We are already preparing for the next edition of Première Vision Paris, taking place this 2 to 4 July 2024, and we’re pleased to announce that we’ll be renewing both the Hosted Guest – which had over 200 guests – and Matchmaking programs, as well as boosting our communications efforts. The strength and success of this February edition give us every reason to be confident about the 2024 calendar. With the Olympic Games taking place three weeks after our show, speculation is subsiding, and hotels and flights are once again available at their usual rates. The July edition looks promising, bolstered by positive indicators that ensure brands will be coming to Paris,» said Gilles Lasbordes, Managing Director of Première Vision.
Première Vision also announces collaborations with Paris je t’aime – Office de tourisme, opening up new perspectives for supporting its Paris shows (Première Vision Paris, Made in France Première Vision and Blossom Première Vision). Corinne Menegaux, Managing Director of Paris je t’aime – Office de tourisme, notes «the driving role these events play in promoting Paris as a must-see destination for creative fashion.»
The global hub of the textile industry, and a guarantee of the highest-caliber offer from exhibitors
The global impact of Première Vision Paris is apparent at every edition, thanks to the participation of major industry players from Europe, Asia and America, in particular. This diversity creates a dynamic setting for discussions focusing on new ideas, trends, business and the future, underlining the show’s reputation as the global hub for the creative fashion industry.
The exhibitor selection committee – which brings together Première Vision experts with industry manufacturers and buyers – plays a crucial role in maintaining a cohesive, high-quality offer that reflects the diversity of the market – from broad distribution to luxury, and assures brands that only the most relevant and innovative exhibitors are part of the event. Each year, the selection committee approves around 30% of new applications.
Fresh initiatives for each edition – to keep pace with an ever-evolving industry, in step with the times
The Hosted Guest program, launched at this February 2024 edition, was a resounding success, bringing together no fewer than 194 international figures. This initiative not only strengthened key links within the industry, but also fostered the development of strategic partnerships. The Matchmaking program, tested for the first time at this edition, paved the way to unique collaboration opportunities thanks to the organization of 587 meetings between exhibitors and brands! These initiatives illustrate Première Vision’s strong commitment to building lasting relationships. By launching programs such as «Hosted Guest» and «Matchmaking», the event demonstrates its commitment to creating lasting business relationships within the industry. These concrete actions are not mere occasional ventures, but significant investments in the development of strong partnerships. They reflect Première Vision’s long-term vision of building a dynamic community conducive to continued business growth.
Première Vision Paris has always stood out for its ground-breaking initiatives. The launch of the Marketplace in 2017, well ahead of the current trend, is a clear example of the show’s ability to anticipate market developments. Première Vision was also one of the first shows in the industry to showcase technology, deadstock and, today, an approach to leather that fully integrates the upstream of the industry.
An immersive experience set in the heart of the season’s newest creative developments
The 5 fashion forums, designed as spaces to both network and share ideas, captivated industry pros on the lookout for discoveries thanks to their impressive displays. Focusing on the latest breakthroughs and innovations chosen by the Première Vision fashion team, these areas offered visitors a cutting-edge experience set amidst the latest new products. Serving as a guide to the show’s offer, the expertly curated selections by the fashion teams were showcased in the forums, allowing buyers to immerse themselves in a rich season, find solutions for their collections and explore sustainable and technical innovations. Launched at this year’s show, multilingual audio guides (French, English, Italian, Korean, Japanese and Chinese) enhanced the visitor experience, underlining to the show’s commitment to accessibility.
