Large Paris trade shows impacted by strikes, but buyers pressed for time still showed.

The inaugural edition of Impact bumped up traffic at Who’s Next, while attendance at jewelry salon Bijorhca was stable.

Who’s Next initiated a single show for ready-to-wear and accessories designed like a “concept store,” while Bijorhca built more of a fashion-forward focus.

“There is a lot more freedom in the way people wear accessories,” said Aude Leperre, director of Bijohrca.

The number of exhibitors fell this season at Premiere Classe and Bijorhca, organizers said.

Both accessories shows saw significant increases in visitor numbers this September.

Trends at the Première Classe and Bijorhca trade shows included upcycling, customization and Made in France collections.

Initiatives to attract buyers include regrouping fairs in the city center.

Handmade items and natural materials were in demand at the Paris fairs.

Buyers cited bold and colorful designs among the trends at the Bijorhca and Première Classe jewelry and accessories trade shows.

The accessories salon and neighboring jewelry fair ended their four-day run in Paris on Monday, favoring artisanship and affordability.

Buyers attending the Premiere Classe and Bijorhca accessories trade shows here predicted that the category will remain the bright spot amid a potential…