Première Vision Montréal will return to the Grand Quay at the Port of Montréal on April 21 and 22 for its second edition, building on the momentum of its inaugural event and reinforcing Montreal’s position as a key hub in the global fashion ecosystem.
The event will once again bring together textile manufacturers, suppliers, designers, brands, and industry professionals, offering a platform for collaboration, sourcing, and knowledge-sharing across the fashion value chain.
The return of Première Vision Montreal follows a successful debut that welcomed more than 100 exhibitors and approximately 2,300 industry professionals. That turnout signaled strong demand for a North American edition of the globally recognized trade show and highlighted Montreal’s strategic importance within the industry.
Organizers say the second edition will continue to expand the event’s presence in North America while strengthening connections between European and North American markets. As global supply chains evolve, events such as Première Vision Montreal are increasingly viewed as critical touchpoints for industry alignment and innovation.
Focus on Innovation, Sustainability, and Digital Transformation
Beyond the exhibition floor, Première Vision Montreal will feature a program of conferences and workshops addressing some of the most pressing issues facing the fashion industry today.
Topics will include textile innovation, material circularity, sustainability best practices, and digital transformation. Industry leaders, designers, and entrepreneurs are expected to share insights on emerging trends and strategies for navigating ongoing structural changes within the sector.
The programming reflects a broader shift in the fashion industry toward more sustainable production methods and digitally enabled supply chains, areas where collaboration across markets has become essential.
Strengthening Montreal’s Role in the Global Fashion Industry
Industry leaders say the return of Première Vision Montreal represents a significant milestone for Quebec’s fashion and apparel ecosystem.
“Première Vision’s return to Montréal marks a structuring milestone for the fashion and apparel ecosystem,” said Mathieu St-Arnaud Lavoie, Executive Director of Montreal’s fashion cluster. “At a time when global supply chains are being reshaped, anchoring Première Vision in Montréal represents a strategic lever to strengthen the international competitiveness of Québec companies, showcase local expertise, and consolidate a stronger, more integrated and forward-looking fashion and apparel sector.”
Montreal’s leadership also views the event as validation of the city’s growing influence on the international stage.
“I am delighted that Montreal is hosting Première Vision for the second consecutive year,” said Soraya Martinez Ferrada. “Since the creation of the fashion cluster in 2015, our metropolis has become a hub for the fashion industry, where creativity meets innovation, from design to retail. Montreal is among the international cities shaping the future of fashion, and we can be very proud of that.”
A Global Platform with Expanding North American Presence
Founded in 1973, Première Vision is recognized as a global leader in organizing trade shows for the fashion industry. The organization connects stakeholders across textiles, leather, accessories, and finished products, serving as a platform for discovering trends, materials, and innovations.
The event is part of the GL events Fashion Division, which operates a network of trade shows and industry events across multiple continents. Parent company GL events reported revenue of €1.635 billion in 2024, reflecting the scale and reach of its global operations.
In Montreal, the event also aligns with the objectives of mmode, which aims to unite stakeholders across Quebec’s fashion industry. The sector represents more than 77,000 jobs and over 6,500 companies, spanning designers, retailers, manufacturers, and distributors.
