Première Vision Paris is set to make its highly anticipated return from 16 to 18 September 2025 at Paris Nord Villepinte, this time with an edition firmly dedicated to shaping the future of the fashion industry through innovation, technology and responsibility. The event reaffirms its place as a major business and creative hub for the entire fashion value chain at a time when brands and manufacturers are under increasing pressure to find solutions for a rapidly transforming sector.

More than 1,000 exhibitors from around the globe are expected, with 12% of participants showcasing for the first time - clear proof of the event’s role as an essential meeting point and a springboard for new ideas. Florence Rousson, Chairwoman of the Executive Board of Première Vision and CEO of the Fashion Division of GL events, says this September edition marks a strategic repositioning. It will complement the February show’s focus on craftsmanship by giving centre stage to technological innovation and forward-looking business strategies.

Première Vision Paris aims to act as a true trend laboratory. It will unveil a newly imagined Prospective Area, a striking space at the heart of the show designed to guide visitors through the creative connections between industry and innovation, materials and beauty, technology and emotion. Around the seasonal theme, Synesthesia, visitors will be encouraged to playfully explore and reinterpret trends across multiple senses, expanding the inspirational reach of the show to include the beauty sector as well.

Six new themed Focus areas will dive deep into market segments such as decoration, smart yarns and eco-innovation, citywear and casualwear, manufacturing, sport and lingerie, bags, shoes and leatherwear, and a new Accessories Index. These zones aim to give both brands and buyers targeted, practical insights into products and solutions that respond to shifting consumer expectations and sustainability demands.

To enrich the experience further, a refreshed Talks Stage will gather industry experts for a programme centred on how innovation and technology can empower the fashion and textile sectors to be more agile, resilient, and sustainable. Visitors will gain strategic insights into everything from product design and sourcing to digitalisation and circularity.

Business opportunities remain at the heart of Première Vision’s mission. This edition will strengthen its business matchmaking tools, including welcoming 150 specially hosted international guests guided through curated tours and meetings, creating more opportunities for exhibitors to build new partnerships and expand into new markets. The Première Vision App will play a vital role, offering each visitor a personalised guide through the exhibition’s complex landscape.

This year, the event will also highlight the growing role of start-ups and pioneering tech companies. For the first time, the ANDAM Innovation Award finalists — ten startups pushing boundaries in biotech, new materials, circular production and smart processes — will present their projects in a dedicated Innovation and Technology Area. Notable participants include Losanje, winner of the 2025 Innovation Prize, and Goldeneye Smart Vision, which received a Special Jury Prize, alongside ER Ocean Recherche, Bioastra, Supercab, Smobya, Rodinia Generation, Petshka, Weffan, and Alphalyr.

Another major feature is the exclusive presence of CLO Virtual Fashion, a leader in 3D fashion solutions, which will take over a 250 m² activation space close to the Smart Creation area. For three days, CLO will offer an immersive experience demonstrating how advanced 3D design, digitalisation and eco-design can accelerate the transformation of the fashion industry towards more sustainable production and faster development cycles.

With dedicated walkthroughs, newly imagined inspirational areas, and expanded networking tools, Première Vision Paris September 2025 promises to help visitors detect emerging signals, anticipate future trends and actively shape a high-performing, responsible, and innovative fashion ecosystem.

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