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WWDINTERNATIONALTRADESHOWSSECTION II BOUNCINGThe economy is still the number-one topic in global trade showB circles,ACK as organizers say they’re starting to see their countries’ fortunes turn around. S E G IMA CHAPMAN/GETTY S. GARY BY PHOTO 2 WWD, WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2010 SECTION II INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOWS Premiere Classe/Who’s Next in January. AITRE M DOMINIQUE BY Outlook Brightens in City of Light PHOTO By Katya Foreman and Joelle Diderich anticipate, the fashion evolution of our exhibitors,” said Scherpe. For its sixth edition, running June 2 to 3, Denim by Première Vision will move PARIS — Salon organizers here cited a sharp uptick in applications for exhibition to a more central Paris location at the Halle Freyssinet, in the city’s 13th ar- space from quality brands and producers for the coming sessions, which they hope rondissement. The event has introduced a Future Denim Designers Award under indicates a parting of clouds. the aegis of denim guru Adriano Goldschmied. Supervised by Rad Rags’ Umberto “It’s another sign that the market is picking up,” said Philippe Pasquet, chief Brochetto, a group of students from London’s Central Saint Martins school will executive officer of Première Vision, which has trimmed the duration of its fall compete for the award. session to three days from four, running Sept. 14 to 16, to better reflect visitors’ Among new kids in town, Designers & Agents, which holds seasonal shows in compressed agendas. Los Angeles and New York, will launch its first Paris edition this fall. Dubbed D&A Pasquet said the aim was to optimize the textile salon’s organization as a com- Paris, it will bring a select crop of American brands.
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