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Première Vision Pluriel: a dynamic
edition marked by real signs of optimism in the markets
Dynamism, energy, a positive approach, passion, zest,
optimism, a fighting spirit: whichever words they used
to describe it, exhibitors and international buyers at
the Première Vision Pluriel shows underlined the
stimulating atmosphere prevailing throughout the four
days of the session (15-18 September). A promising shift
in terms of the economic context, and one that made its
presence felt across the 6 shows. Together they
registered 55,758 visits from fashion professionals, an
increase of 13.2 % over the February 2009 show.
New initiatives undertaken to highlight synergies between
the different shows (an Interactive Map/Guide, the
Pluriel Expert Trails) all provided buyers effective
assistance in organising their work, helping them to
quickly find their bearings amid the some 1,600
exhibitors brought together at Première Vision Pluriel.
LE CUIR A PARIS
Paris attracts buyers
A good business mood prevailed at the 17th edition of LE
CUIR A PARIS.
From the very first day, the prestigious names of the
fashion sector came to discover the material offer for
the autumn/winter 2010-11 season.
336 exhibitors from 25 different countries showcased on a
total surface of 10 000 m². Amongst them, 43 exhibitors
participated for the fist time at this September
edition.
In terms of geographical breakdown, Italy leads the top
ten with 44% of the total exhibiting area followed by
France 20% and Spain 11%. To be noted, the first-time
presence of Mexico with three companies: Interpiel
Exotic, Novotech Exotic and l’ANPIC (Association of
Suppliers for the Shoe Industry).
Albeit the international economic slowdown, the organizers
of LE CUIR A PARIS are proud of the visitors’ number
registered during the 4 days of the show. In fact, these
are up by 5% in comparison to September 2008, that is, a
total of 13 412 visits. Some countries registered a
significant increase such as Germany, France, The
Netherlands and the UK.
Feedback received from exhibitors show that these results
exceeded their expectations. They were not only
satisfied with visitors’ flow but also the quality of
sample requirements and orders.
« We have met ou major clients, Italians and French, from
the top quality sector but the mid range was also
present. The mood is correct and the motion linked to
the whole of PREMIERE VISION PLURIEL is reassuring. We
find that buyers are really concentrating on their heart
of the market since the last season », explains Marc
Deyber from Tanneries HAAS, France.
Mr Suat Şen de Şen Deri (Turkey), a world leader of double
face, participated for the first time in LE CUIR A
PARIS. If the company had limited expectations before
exhibiting, they were satisfied with the contacts made
as well as visitors’ profile. « Of course, we are living
a difficult economic period for the sector but it’s
temporary. We wish to diversify our production and LE
CUIR A PARIS enables us to do so. I also think that
leather is part of the textile sector and the formula of
PREMIERE VISION PLURIEL is successful».
«We are impressed by the quality of LE CUIR A PARIS and I
believe that nowadays we can no longer expect to simply
sell in the trade fairs. This sales approach is changing
and I think that the quality of contats made during a
fair is very important. The actual sale only takes place
much later.», outlines Mr Oscar Murrieta from ANPIC
(Mexico).
On the visitors’ side the quality of the show is also
appreciated. LE CUIR A PARIS is « a show rich in leather
novelties but also in textiles. The dates are perfect to
prepare our collections », affirms Ms Ysia Ferrion,
Junior Leather Goods Product Manager for NINA RICCI.
The buyers from the leather sector were also present at
this edition. Mr Angel Gomez from the Spanish tannery
INCUSA confirms this: « the show’s dates are perfect for
the shoe manufacturers. Also, LE CUIR A PARIS acts as a
screen for us. We finalize our collections based on what
happened in Paris ».
A fact confirmed by Ms Maud Calvez, Leather Development
Manager at CAMPER. «The dates of LE CUIR A PARIS are
perfect for approving the collections and the synergy
with PREMIERE VISION PLURIEL is an extra help for our
research».
LE CUIR A PARIS is a fair dedicated to fashion but the
home decoration sector also has its importance as
demonstrated by the area named ARCHI CUIR.
The first-time exhibitor Exotica Pergaminho from Brazil is
specialized in parchments and its clients are normally
issued from the interior decoration sector. However, LE
CUIR A PARIS enabled them to explore different tracks
for development. « We made contacts with many stylists
looking for novelties and who see in parchment, normally
used in furnishing, a subtle way of adding originality
to accessories. We now need to test new techniques and
deepen our research », explains Mr José Augusto.
For details, please visit official show
website
http://www.lecuiraparis.com/ Dates 2010:
09 - 12 février/February
14 - 17 septembre/September
Hall 4 : Parc des Expositions de Paris Nord
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