MarediModa Cannes, the leading international trade fair for European fabrics and accessories for beachwear, underwear, and athleisure, will take place from 22–24 October 2025 at the Palais des Festivals. Returning to the French Riviera two weeks earlier than last year’s edition, the event will feature over one hundred collections presented by top European textile manufacturers for Summer 2027.

The show remains the ultimate platform for premium and upper-medium market fabrics, enriched by workshops, trend forecasts, installations, and a strong focus on private label production.

“While the textile market faces challenges, our sector remains solid and optimistic,” said MarediModa President Claudio Taiana. “Pre-registrations already exceed last year’s numbers, and the exhibitor line-up remains strong with exciting new entries. Moving the show earlier responds to evolving market needs and will further boost visitor participation.”

This year’s official trend theme, Making Waves, will be unveiled exclusively at the event, encouraging designers to embrace transformation, challenge conventions, and drive meaningful progress in fashion. The concept reflects a call for creativity with purpose, promoting a more conscious, culturally aware future.

Since 2007, MarediModa has also hosted Makers, a dedicated section for high-end private label manufacturers offering complete support from concept to finished garment. Another highlight is The Link, the show’s internationally recognised talent competition, which this year attracted a record 128 entries from 37 countries. The nine finalists’ creations will be showcased in a dedicated atelier and fashion show on 23 October.

Three distinctive projects - FLASH!, ATH, and SEAM - will bring the collections to life, turning fabrics into experiences through storytelling, photography, and video. Together they embody MarediModa’s commitment to innovation, creativity, and authentic engagement across the fashion value chain.

MarediModa 2025 will also honour Parisian brand Eres with the Creative Excellent Award for its enduring contribution to elegance, craftsmanship, and contemporary femininity.

Official partner The Lycra Company will host a special conference, From Fibre to Sustainable Swimwear: A Blueprint for Collaboration, led by Alistair Williamson, Vice President EMEA & South Asia Apparel, on 22 October.

Founded in 2002, MarediModa Cannes continues to champion the excellence of European textile innovation through its dedication to quality, sustainability, and creativity.

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