Let creativity prevail.
That’s the message from organizers at Première Vision Paris, with stats confirming that despite ongoing global economic and political instabilities, the creative materials market is outperforming the world market.
According to the inaugural Première Vision Barometer, implemented as part of the IFM-Première Vision Chair launched in January 2016, creative textile production rose 1.6 percent in 2015 versus the prior year, while the market as a whole slipped 1.1 percent. In emerging markets, creative materials spiked 9.6 percent versus 4.6 percent for the general market.
“When the market is difficult, companies need to invest in creation. [We are] in a good position in terms of prospects and we will keep on innovating,” said Gilles Lasbordes, general manager of Première Vision Paris, which, at its upcoming edition, will present two new international economic indexes relating to the activity of the fabric and leather sectors for creative fashion. The event is slated for Feb. 7 to 9 at the Parc des Expositions in Paris Nord Villepinte on the outskirts of Paris.
The show in its conference lineup will focus on key emerging trends, such as the resurgence of proximity sourcing, particularly in the countries that create fashion, organizers said, citing the current economic and
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