Around 250 selected and curated exhibitors and collections presented the first colour and material trends as well as the latest technological and sustainable innovations for the Spring/Summer 2025 season at View Premium Selection Spring/Summer 2025 in Munich earlier this week.
- Visitors were able to discover the four areas of Fabrics with textiles and the latest innovations in the materials sector, Additionals, showcasing highlights from the ingredients segment, as well as Denim and Sportswear.
The highlights: In terms of trends, suppliers and visitors painted a heterogeneous picture and forecasts for the coming season: from masculine shapes that require translation from the heaviness of winter into summery materials without sacrificing elegance, to sheers and shine as well as quiet luxury.
- The quest for unusual fabrics, 3D prints and new fibres was crucial to set highlights in the collections. Innovative woven materials citing tech and sports aesthetics were well received.
- New and unusual fibre blends of natural and synthetic fibres were also topics of discussion at the View, as well as effects with silver and metallic yarns. Flat knits and jerseys also remain important themes in many collections. The quest for quality at attractive prices also continues.
Next round: The next major industry event is just around the corner: the Munich Fabric Start will take place at the MOC from 23 to 25 January 2024, while Bluezone and Keyhouse will open their doors on 23 and 24 January on the adjacent Zenith grounds parallel to Munich Fabric Start.
- Exhibitors from all over the world will showcase around 1,100 collections for the fashion and apparel industry, spanning an area of approximately 42,500 sq m across eight distinct areas.
- Elaborately staged trend forums and sample areas present a concentrated essence of the latest innovations, colour and material trends, providing inspiration and guidance.
- The denim trade show Bluezone gathers approximately 100 collections from the areas of denim, street and sportswear in the industrial chic setting of the Zenith Hall.
- A carefully curated programme of talks and a wide range of networking opportunities complement the shows' unique offerings.
What they said:
View once again delivered in terms of quality. Even more, it shows how crucial central platforms and trade show formats that offer orientation and inspiration are for our industry. Especially in the context of the current debates about Germany as a fashion trade show location, I would go so far as to demand from us organisers to return to a more self-confident handling of scheduling, positioning and marketing of our events.
— Sebastian Klinder
Managing Director
Munich Fabric Start
The fashion industry is in a state of upheaval. On the one hand, there is a great need for change; at the same time there is a lack of direction. The big questions are: what do we want, and where are we going? The industry needs optimism, which can only set in if we succeed in developing a new trust and understanding of our brands and brand identities. Trends will not help us with this, we need inspiration. If we manage to transform these impulses into personal and specific solutions with courage and openness, then we have plenty of opportunities to actively shape a positive future for our brands.
— Karin Schmitz
Business Development Director
Peclers Paris
Our clients are mainly looking for rather sublime qualities. Natural dyes and especially natural fibres mixed with man-made ones—think wovens based on organic cotton and recycled nylon—are well bespoke. Technical yet sportive fabrics like meshes and army look inspired twills are also sought after.
— Toshihiko Kanatani
Senior Sales Representative
Stylem
We love attending the View—the atmosphere and service are sublime. Interest in and demand for sustainable products and solutions continues to grow – be it fibres made from nettle or hemp, but also upcycled ones. Most clients are well-informed about different sustainability certifications by now, which is a very positive development we have observed.
— Charlotte Bøgegren
Chief Executive Officer
We Nordic Label Studios
