Jeanswear industry will gather in Barcelona, Spain May 18-19 for Denim Première Vision to examine what it means to be ‘true denim’ and to present the best of Autumn/Winter 2017-2018. Denim Première Vision will present three diverse themes for attendees to discover: Crafters, Anachromix, and Weirdologist, in addition to hosting 95 exhibitors from all aspects of the denim supply chain. The trends are a hybrid of new inspirations, bold workwear and flashbacks to parts of denim’s history.

As denim’s appeal spreads beyond pure players, the trade show will re-examine denim’s roots and how its past can inspire both its core group of designers as well as the growing number of luxury and up-and-coming designers that are adding denim to their collections.

It is a trend Première Vision has experienced at recent editions of its main textile event, Première Vision Paris. During the last two shows in February and September, the show received more requests for denim in fashion collections - a telling sign that luxury designers are coming to grips with denim and actually liking it.