British textiles at Première Vision Fabrics
17/09/2019
UK Exhibitors brochure PV Fabrics Sept 19
17-19th September, Paris
There will be an astonishing variety of texture, colour and pattern from the British mills in their AW20/21 textile collections on show at Première Vision in Paris.
This season a range of British firms are exhibiting at the show, offering forward-thinking collections and services to designers from across the globe. Regular exhibitors include Abraham Moon, Alex Begg, Fox Brothers, Henry Bertrand, Holland & Sherry, Harris Tweed Hebrides, Johnstons of Elgin, Lochcarron of Scotland, Luxury Fabrics, Linton Tweeds, Lochcarron of Scotland, Samuel Tweed Fabrics and Stephen Walters & Sons.
For the full British exhibitor list, please see the attachment above.
The UK group at Première Vision is co-ordinated by UKFT. Exhibitors supported by the Department of International Trade include:
Alfred Brown
Alfred Brown has been weaving fine British worsted fabrics for over 100 years. For AW20/21 its collection offers an extensive stock supported range of wool suitings available from 35m. Alongside, the seasonal collection combines current trends with generations of weaving expertise to ensure fabric with excellent handle and performance.
Bella Tela
Luxurious embellishments with volume and intricate detail. Hand-painted silks with fluid contours. Rich beading with beautiful highlights.
Hand & Lock
Hand & Lock are London’s premier embroidery house providing small scale embroidery sampling as well as small and large scale production services. Experts in both hand and digital embroidery, they provide expert embroidery services for the Royal Family, top European design houses, the Royal Armed Forces and Savile Row.
KV Manufacturing
KV Manufacturing is a modern sock manufacturer in the South of England. The company is managed by textile expertise with more than 50 years of experience in the sock industry. They say: “Our products include fashion socks, sports socks and compression socks customised for each individual customer. All the socks we make are seamless-toe produced on the best auto-link knitting machinery resulting in the best quality socks.”
Marton Mills
A traditional family-owned weaving mill based in the heart of West Yorkshire offering an extensive range of stock-supported wools and blends, in classic and contemporary designs.
Master Fashion
Design talent and expertise from London. Leading consultancy in style, colour, pattern, textile and brand development. Trend research and forecast obtaining worldwide influence. Trend books for womenswear/menswear/kidswear/textile patterns.
Piñatex by Ananas Anam
Piñatex is an innovative natural textile made from pineapple leaf fibre. The leaves are the byproduct of existing agriculture, and their use creates an additional income stream for farming communities. Piñatex is a natural, sustainably-sourced, cruelty free material.
Exhibitors to watch:
Abraham Moon
Established in 1837, Moon is renowned for a strong heritage combined with innovative use of colour and design. Winter 2020 offers striking colour combinations, a selection of bold designs and original qualities, including new additions in the British Tweed range.
Alex Begg
150 years of weaving expertise distilled into an imaginative, diverse collection of exceptional luxury fabrics for outerwear through to accessories.
Fox Brothers
Fine lambswool jacketing cloths focusing on strong checks and traditional Glenchecks in rich autumnal shades. The West of England flannels developed over the last two centuries, produced from the finest ingredients, and milled to have a fabulous fluid hand-feel, have been enhanced with rich chocolate shades.
Harris Tweed Hebrides
A distinctive collection of Harris Tweed designs hand-woven to order. Stock supported service available. Harris Tweed is produced in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland using traditional skills, hand-woven in the weaver’s home and always made from 100% pure new wool.
Henry Bertrand
A diverse and versatile collection of silk and silk blend fabrics. Henry Bertrand offer both a stock service as well as bespoke weaving from 5m. Range includes jacquards, brocades and cloques. Suitable for day to eveningwear, cocktail and bridal.
Holland & Sherry/ Joseph H Clissold
Bouclé, novelty yarns, superfine wools and luxurious natural fibres, including cashmere, silk, alpaca and vicuna have been used to create a collection that encompasses classic, modern and contemporary designed fabrics ideal for the connoisseur of luxury clothing.
Johnstons of Elgin
Weavers of cashmere and fine wools, Johnstons of Elgin’s mew collection showcases the company’s expertise in jacketing and coating cloths, luxury flannels, jacquards and the exclusive finely-spun cashmere Donegal. The company is also launching a new stock service in classic cashmeres including velour finishes.
Linton Tweeds
A collection of luxurious fantasy tweed fabrics in innovative structures with contemporary appeal and a riot of colour.
Lochcarron of Scotland
Luxurious checks and authentic tartans coloured up in classic wools and contemporary blends in a variety of weights and finishes.
Mallalieus of Delph
Totally vertical manufacturer with over 150 years’ history offering a colourful fabric collection n for the men’s and ladieswear markets with a seasonal collection and stock range.
Samuel Tweed Fabrics
The AW20/21 collection consists of beautifully designed fabrics, scarves and throws in 100% wool and mohair/wool blends. Weights range from 250 to 500g. There are more than 40 plains and 15 tartan checks available from stock.
Stephen Walters & Sons
As they approach their 300-year anniversary Stephen Walters are delighted to launch the new collection of truly distinctive designs. The collection is inspired by their rich heritage, drawing on the extensive archive and artisan traditions which blend uniquely with contemporary design and advanced technical capabilities.