Premiere Vision was held in France, February 7 to 9, 2023. The show’s size was not as big as it used to be and was more manageable.

With a host of new features plus talks on the regulatory outlook, the trade show drew big-name designers, sourcing teams and professionals from 118 countries to an offer of 1,246 exhibitors.

The first edition since the pandemic to welcome back every country, the event was dynamic. Highlights at Maisons d’Exceptions, the craftmanship showcase which marked its return this season, included Anne Gelbard, whose handmade secret application techniques create volume and relief on top of a diversity of base fabrics.

The showcase presented new developments in terms of fabrication, textures and craftsmanship. Smart Creation zone, for innovators addressing environmental impact, was among one of the buzziest.The Smart Tech area paired the boom in traceability start-ups alongside digital design innovators.

The talk zone addressed what lies ahead for sourcing strategies and featured industry innovations like mycelium materials, and included a key update from a textile industry lobbying group on upcoming European Union regulations. The group also addressed audience concerns about the potential impact on workers in key production countries if sustainability drives up fast fashion prices.