Première Vision Paris 2025 Pivots Towards Innovation and Technology
Première Vision Paris makes its much-anticipated return from September 16 to 18, 2025, at Paris Nord Villepinte with a bold repositioning. This edition focuses on Innovation and Technology, following the February edition’s emphasis on craftsmanship. As the fashion industry evolves amid shifting global challenges, this show steps up as a vital solutions platform.
Over 1,000 exhibitors will participate in this leading textile and fashion materials show, with 12% joining for the first time—highlighting Première Vision’s dynamic draw as an unmissable industry rendezvous.
Florence Rousson, Chairwoman of the Executive Board of Première Vision and CEO of GL events’ Fashion Division, explains:
“Première Vision Paris’ return to its historical calendar and the ambitious programming of this edition reflect the ongoing changes aimed at better meeting the strong expectations of brands and manufacturers. Dedicated to innovation and tech, open to beauty, and enhanced in its approach to fashion information and future insights, this event provides inspiration, networking, vision, and business solutions to the entire industry. It is a great source of pride to present this edition that supports the future of fashion — resolutely innovative and responsible — while welcoming over a hundred new leading players in search of opportunities and development.”
Revamped Trend Spaces and Fashion Foresight
This year’s event reimagines PV Paris as a forward-thinking trend lab. Its signature spaces will be enhanced to deliver deeper insight and creative direction at a time when brands and manufacturers need it most.
A new Prospective Area will explore beauty’s role in fashion innovation. Centrally located, this immersive space offers a concise, insightful perspective on major industry shifts. Samples in this zone will reflect the overarching theme of “Connections”—between materials, innovation, beauty, and emotion.
Première Vision will further inspire through six dedicated Focus areas, tailored to specific segments:
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Decoration
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Smart, Yarns & Eco-Innovation
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Citywear & Casualwear
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Manufacturing, Sport & Lingerie
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Bags, Shoes & Leatherwear
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Accessories Index
This September edition also opens up to the beauty sector, integrating it into activations and the Prospective Area through the seasonal theme “Synesthesia.” These interactive activations will offer a multisensory take on future fashion trends.
A new Talks Stage will also be introduced, providing in-depth discussions on fashion, beauty, and market transformation.
Strategic Business Opportunities and Tools
PV Paris continues to serve as a global fashion business hub. This September edition brings expanded strategic alignment with market cycles and stakeholder needs.
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150 Hosted Guests, pre-selected, will engage in a tailored program to explore market opportunities.
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Pre-arranged business meetings will enable visitors and exhibitors to forge commercial and creative partnerships.
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Six themed walkthroughs will help attendees explore key zones, including a new France-focused route.
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The Première Vision App supports attendees in managing their schedules, setting meetings, and curating visits.
Focus on Fashion Tech and Circularity
Innovation and technology are the new pillars of the fashion industry—and of Première Vision’s September editions going forward. As the global industry faces rapid transformation, PV Paris aims to support adaptation through:
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AI and digitalization
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Circular economy solutions
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Smart and sustainable materials
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Optimized production systems
Original content, curated partnerships, and a growing Smart Creation universe provide tools and inspiration to rethink creativity at the crossroads of design, tech, and sustainability.
ANDAM Innovation Award Finalists Showcased
PV Paris will spotlight 10 finalists from the 2025 ANDAM Innovation Award, including Losanje (winner) and Goldeneye Smart Vision (jury special prize). The dedicated space will showcase cutting-edge fashion tech from:
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ER Ocean Recherche
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Bioastra
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Supercab
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Smobya
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Rodinia Generation
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Petshka
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Weffan
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Alphalyr
Nathalie Dufour, founder and managing director of ANDAM, affirms: “Since 2017, Première Vision has participated in the expert committee for the ANDAM Innovation Award and helped reveal the startups that will reshape our creative industry… Supporting their emergence affirms our belief that the future of creation is being built now — at the intersection of artistic excellence, technological innovation, and social responsibility.”
CLO Virtual Fashion Joins PV Paris for the First Time
Adding to the innovation momentum, CLO Virtual Fashion, a leader in the 3D fashion ecosystem, will host an exclusive activation across all three days, from September 16–18.
