PRESS RELEASE JULY 23, 2015
PREMIÈRE VISION NEW YORK LEADING THE WAY TO BOLD INNOVATION IN DESIGN 306 exhibitors from the world’s finest mills, textile design companies and accessories manufacturers packed New York City’s Pier 92 for the 31st edition of Première Vision New York on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 21st and 22nd, 2015, welcoming New York and the North American fashion design community while celebrating new product releases for the Fall/Winter 2016/17 season. Attendance was at an all time high with 4, 415 visits in two days, up 11 percent from the January 2015 edition of the show and 2% from the July 2014 edition. To be noted an increasing presence at the show of Canadian visitors, up 35 percent over last January’s show. Brands who attended the show included 3.1 Phillip Lim, Aeropostale, Alexander Wang, Alice + Oliva, Ann Taylor, Anthropologie, Aritzia, Banana Republic, Bcbg, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Carolina Herrera, Chico’s, Citizens Of Humanity, Club Monaco, Coach, Donna Karan, Elie Tahari, Gap, Helmut Lang, Hickey Freeman, J Brand, J.Crew, Lilly Pulitzer, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Narciso Rodriguez, Nautica, Nike, Opening Ceremony, Perry Ellis, Public School, Theory, Tory Burch, etc. “I appreciate coming here for the forecasting and the mood of the season, especially seeing the first approach to color for winter,” says Director of Design for his own collection, Christoforos Kotentos. “The consumer doesn’t want another white T-shirt–that’s everywhere–people will spend money on something that has a twist, an edge. It’s about quality. I’m seeing so many wonderful fabrics that have a modern appeal due to the influence of technology.” “I’m excited about seeing innovative fabrics from some of my regular mills, but it’s always fun to see new brands and new mills doing cool and exciting things,” says Luis Fernandez, Creative Director of CRAFT ATLANTIC. “I’m seeing a lot of innovation in the wool category, laminated wools, and those that are made waterproof and breathable, all great attributes to have for fall.” “We found inspiration and direction at the show, specifically finding fleece and pique fabrics,” says Creative Director Jeff Jacobs and the team from SLATE & STONE. “We come here first to find color direction for the season.”