Texworld Paris 2016, with its 987 exhibitors from 27 countries, maintained its standing as THE reference show in Paris for fabrics and trimmings, where the discovery of new methods played a primary role. For many exhibitors, it was an indispensable entryway into the global markets in an iconic fashion hot spot.
Commenting on the visitors, Michael Scherpe, President, Messe Frankfurt – France stated, “The fashion trade retains an appetite for the great variety of products and alternatives that Texworld Paris offers. We are also delighted to see that our visitors remain very international, at 80 per cent, and this show indisputably confirms the sound growth of French fashion brands with an increase of over 11 per cent.”
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Also at the event, the General Forum, set the tone and trends for the 2017-2018 Autumn-Winter season with its theme of polarity. Conceived as a platform wherein the key themes for the season were exhibited, this presentation projected to the spectators the upcoming themes and trends that would need to be worked on.
Apart from the success of the General Forum, exhibitors observed an increase in the number of business contacts made, thanks to the forums dedicated to specific segments. A Pantone presentation on colours gave the visitors an opportunity to accumulate plenty of information and fashion inspiration to help make their choices, which they could verify using the free trend book available at the event.
