Checks, Strong Colors, Coat Fabrics Key Trends at Blossom Première Vision

PARIS — Designers praised the level of innovation on offer at the recent Blossom Première Vision trade show here, with exhibitors continuing to up their game to cater to the growing pre-collection market.

Held at the Carreau du Temple in the Marais on July 4 and 5, a new venue that proved popular with both exhibitors and visitors, Blossom saw a sharp increase in traffic, up 20 percent to 1,267 visitors, and for the first time included an evening event on the first day, a private visit to the “Margiela/Galliera, 1989-2009” exhibit at the Palais Galliera. Exhibitor numbers grew 22 percent to 111, including 73 mills, 30 leather producers and eight accessories manufacturers.