Première Vision, aiming to showcase textile creativity and innovation, is now also seeking to show that responsibility is not incompatible with creativity and technical and technological progress.

Joined by a panel of textile and fashion industry professionals, experts in this new strategic issue, Première Vision is hosting a roundtable discussion dedicated to the theme of responsible textile creation.

Responsible creation

With its message that responsibility can constitute an actual competitive advantage for the textile sector, Première Vision is joining forces with the Italian forum C.L.A.S.S. (Creativity Lifestyle and Sustainable Synergy), specialised in consulting on sustainable innovation for textiles, fashion and design.

This first event, organised in collaboration with C.L.A.S.S. will be the start of a series of actions and meetings on the subject. It will take place on 17 September, at the Parc d'Expositions, Paris. A second session of the roundtable will be held at Première Vision Shanghai on 22 October.

Features

A number of prestigious speakers will be taking part in the discussion, moderated by journalist Michael Day, The Independent:

• Luca Barneschi, RTW Buy Production Director - GUCCIO GUCCI
• Sass Brown, Writer, researcher & Assistant Dean of the school of Art and Design - F.I.T. New York
• Jonas Eder-Hansen, Programme Director, NICE - Nordic Initiative Clean and Ethical
• Nicola Giuggioli, CEO - ECO AGE
• Laura Lusuardi, Fashion Director - MAX MARA GROUP
• Rossella Ravagli, Head of CSR - GUCCI

Throughout the three days of the show, outside of the roundtable, a showroom will be set up by C.L.A.S.S. A selection of innovative, creative and responsible fabrics and technologies will be displayed and divided into three main product categories: Natural/Organic; Recycled/Regenerated; and Renewable/Innovative.

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