The S/S 2019 Intertextile Shanghai gathers textile suppliers around the world to show their latest design. Men's materials are abundant, featuring retro and creative styles in this season. Traditional fabrics in houndstooth, polka dot or leopard prints are refreshed for new looks.

At its 94th show, Lineapelle offered European and international attendees totalling 21,687 a diverse mix of leather and non-leather materials. Exhibitors at the show increased this season by 5% to exceed February 2017's participant numbers by 1,254. A rise in Italian (+4%) and other overseas (+6%) visitors continues to cement the show's significance in the fashion, luxury, furniture and automotive industries. The fair's overarching theme of Empathy developed technology-influenced surfaces by decorating them with authentic natural effects, in line with S/S 19's Common Ground and In Touch trends. Three trend areas focused on naturalness and technology, elegance, and athleisure and tactility. These key themes for the season combine craftsmanship and technical performance processes, two of the most influential techniques within the footwear and accessories markets currently. Sustainability continues to be at the forefront for many leather, synthetic and fabric stands, demonstrating the need for brands to better their environmental footprints. Wood particles are used to create durable but flexible innovative surfaces. Expressive applications incorporate a youthful and playful feel.

Cotton and Linen is prominent material in recent seasons, Premiere Vision shows natural linen texture from denim cloth to casual cotton cloth, combing the transparent liquid material and natural cotton& linen ingeniously. The innovative environmental-friendly materials and the application of special techniques are highlights in this exhibition.

On the S/S 19 edition of Première Vision Paris, summer stripes emerge even more strongly, rebalancing the previous dominance of checks and refreshing the summer shirting. Stripes (including fresh resort and nautical stripes) update in larger scales, color blocking varies strongly, yarn-dyed checks gain traction through color combinations, and pastel laundered and natural textured checks feel familiar.

The 2019 S/S Premiere Vision debut shows the newest design of windbreaker fabric from classic material to original PVC material. The satin structure brings dynamic luster, while the metallic coating and PU printing update the windbreaker this season.

Première Vision Paris shows a selection of eco-responsible products for S/S 19. The fabrics are organized into categories including responsible production, recycling, eco-friendly finishing and organic resources. Embellished jersey is covered in iridescent, transparent and colored sequins in multi-colors, mixed with brighter pops for party looks. Foil prints are seen in glitzy finishes. This report focuses on the key trends of best knits in S/S 2019, providing more choices for readers.

PREMIERE VISION is the first exhibition in 2019 S/S, it presents a variety of lace fabric design and technology. The soft floral embroidery lace and colorful piled yarn bring vitality for spring & summer, which is often used in skirt and formal dress. The metallic yarn, gold and silver coating ,alongside the 3D beading embroidery add luxuriant edge to lace fabric, while the brushed and fleece surface offers warmth and texture, which is widely seen in dress and coat.

In the S/S 19 edition of Première Vision Paris, striped and checked suiting emerges even more strongly. Summer stripes rebalance the previous dominance of checks. Many classic materials are updated for new looks. Fresh resort and nautical stripes, jersey in metallic yarns, bright tweeds in marl yarns, rhythmic lines and transparent gel complex breathe life into S/S 19 suiting.

The 2019 S/S Première Vision Paris gathers many printing studios from all over the world and presents the lately designs. This year, the exhibition was held in Paris, the world's fashion capital, the buyers can have more time to visit each studio and pick up the most innovative printed fabric, jacquard fabric and uragiri fabric.

Première Vision Leather proposes areas of inspiration and discovery that are unique in the world, with the leather and fur show in Hall 3 providing core fashion information. The show is devoted to exploring all forms of leather from poetic, technical and imaginative perspectives. Inspirations are taken from nature and animals. To leave deep impressions, the show brings out exaggerated or psychedelic effects with tactile textures, dazzling colors and ethereal looks, arousing people’s curiosity about leather.

Première Vision New York sets the tone for the season, offering a first glimpse into S/S 19's fashion textiles ahead of the larger Paris show in February (13-15). This report will act to hammer home the key trends, while offering much more choice for attendees, and in turn attracting the bigger and more high-end names – sorely missed in New York this time round. The show continues to implement new initiatives, making it a go-to. This season sees the introduction of a new forum entitled Smart Creation Square, showcasing a selection of eco-responsible products for S/S 19. The fabrics are organized into categories including Responsible Production, Recycled, Eco-Friendly Finishing and Organic. This offered visitors a useful guide to the show from an eco-friendly sourcing perspective, as this becomes increasingly important to consumers and designers.

Paris: On January 2018, worldwide manufacturers gathered at this industrial leading showcase for intimates fabrics to share the latest trends and technical developments. The S/S 19 edition of Interfilière offered a compact overview of the season, tightly edited to feature the most essential innovations and key messages. The growing industry-wide focus on sustainability was a major highlight in trend forums and with suppliers, as the need for more closed-loop and environmentally friendly solutions gains in importance. It's clear that both rapid climate change and heightened awareness are driving palpable solutions for a more positive future. Body-sensitive textiles gain significance as consumers refuse to compromise on comfort and performance. Vendors pursue finer-gauge microfilament yarns to offer ever-more lightweight jerseys; once-novel concepts such as scented, anti-mosquito, and vigorous shape memory have increased in market presence. Aesthetic directions move away from more traditional florals to push abstracted motifs and laces inspired by nature. From sustainable lace to novel embroideries, Interfilière continues to push the envelope with its forward-thinking selection of vendors and thought-provoking forums.

The S/S 2019 Pitti Filati provides us trends for yarns. Cotton and linen blended fibers result in over-twisted yarns and slub yarns. Nap, plush and velour are tactile, as well as smooth viscose and soft cotton yarns. Feather, heavy-gauge and flat ribbon yarns are fluffy and lightweight, balanced with sheers. Laddering, fringe and pointelle add toughness, while diverse stitches bring vibrancy to functional yarns.