The usual exhibitors also share this positive feedback. For instance, the Italian companies Conceria Onda Verde, Faeda Spa, Giovanni Crespi Spa, Gruppo Conceria Vecchia Toscana, Nuova Conceria Chiorino and Tessitura Oreste Mariani Spa, grouped together in the same stand, affirm having made their best show since the launch of LE CUIR A PARIS in 2001.
Regarding the visitors, they are now accustomed to having the leather supply within PREMIERE VISION PLURIEL and this gives them the opportunity to explore new possibilities for creation. They outline the importance of the synergy between the shows: LE CUIR A PARIS is a must because it enables us to see all our suppliers in one single day and this very early in the season. It is an essential complement to of PREMIERE VISION and MOD'AMONT since these three fairs group together the components to make a bag. - Sophie Delafontaine, artistic director for LONGCHAMP, France.
The dates and human-size of LE CUIR A PARIS are also appreciated. It's a show where we can take our time to work with our supplier, aplace that fosters the discovery of novelties. The dates are perfect for the collections' calendars, states Elisabeth Guers Neyraud, shoe and leather goods designer for JIMMY CHOO, England.
Considered as an indispensable tool for creation, the importance of the Trends Gallery is expressed by Angelo Covelli, shoes designer for VALLEVERDE, Italy : The changes from one season to the other occur increasingly faster and LE CUIR A PARIS enables not only to have a good glance at the trends but also to understand them quickly – this is vital for a designer.
This February's edition presented the summer 2008 trends : 4 themes (Discrets & Bucoliques, Habile & Curieux, Libres & Artistes, Mathématiques & Rêveurs) developed on the Trends Gallery were completed by 5 key points, the flagship ideas for the season.
Societe Internationale du Cuir SA