Premiegrave;re Vision New York's Exhibitor Attendance Up By 12 Percent
The July 13–14 run of Premiegrave;#768;re Vision Preview New York features 102 exhibitors, including upscale mills and trim suppliers from 15 countries. This season’s exhibitor attendance marks a 12 percent increase over last year and the highest attendance yet since the beginning of the global economic crisis in 2009. Among the exhibitors, 15 are new to Premiegrave;re Vision Preview New York, and 10 are returning after skipping several seasons. This year’s show, held at the Metropolitan Pavilion and Altman Building, highlights the Fall/Winter ’12/’13 season. The textile show is also putting a special emphasis on menswear this season, with nearly 20 suiting resources, as well as suppliers for outerwear, knits, performance fabrics and shirtings for menswear designers. The show’s trend forum includes a special section for menswear trends. Visitors to the show also have a chance to view the work of the 10 finalists in the Hyegrave;#768;res International Festival of Fashion and Photography, which was sponsored by Premiegrave;re Vision for the first time this year. Ce#769;line Me#769;teil, the winner of the Premiegrave;#768;re Vision Prize this year, will be at the show with some of her designs, including pieces that were made with Premiegrave;re Vision–exhibiting mills, French lace maker Dentelles Sophie Hallette and Italian mill TESJ.For more information about the show, visit www.premierevision-newyork.com.—Alison A. Nieder
