Montréal hosts Premiere Vision’s first Canadian edition
For the first time ever, Premiere Vision, the leading international trade fair for fashion professionals is arriving in Montreal, Canada, on April 22 and 23. Hosted at the Grand Quai, this landmark event will welcome over 100 exhibitors and feature 24 expert-led conferences focused on key industry challenges and opportunities. The event marks Premiere Vision’s Canadian debut and only its second foray into North America, a region of growing strategic importance for the textile and leather sectors.
Supported by mmode, the fashion cluster of Quebec, this new venture aims to create a global development platform for the textile industry. Florence Rousson, Chairwoman of the Executive Board of Premiere Vision, emphasized the show’s significance, noting that “in an unstable international context, the market needs to redefine its reference points and strengthen its position. PV Montreal offers two days of unique and unprecedented business opportunities.”
Valerie Plante, Mayor of Montreal, echoed this sentiment, praising the city’s status as a UNESCO City of Design and its creative edge. She encouraged local fashion professionals to engage with the event and “connect with international fashion leaders and creatives.”
Canada takes center stage with strong international presence
Over the course of two days, exhibitors from across the globe will highlight the global scope of the fashion supply chain. Canada leads the representation with 20 percent of all exhibitors, followed by strong participation from South Korea, Portugal, China, France, Turkiye, the United States, Italy, and Spain. The show’s six sectors designs, fabrics, manufacturing, leather/furs, accessories, and smart creation underscore the diversity and interconnectedness of the industry.
“Canada is a key player in the global textile industry,” said Mathieu St-Arnaud Lavoie, Managing Director of mmode, citing the CAD 7.9 billion in added value from the fashion and apparel sector to Quebec’s GDP and the 77,500 direct industry jobs. The presence of Premiere Vision in Canada signals a new chapter for the country's role in global textile and fashion networks.
Immersive experiences and cross-disciplinary creativity
Beyond exhibitions and conferences, Premiere Vision Montréal promises an immersive visitor experience. A dedicated fashion information space will showcase the Spring-Summer 2026 color and trend forecasts, giving buyers and designers a head start on seasonal planning. A networking cocktail event on the opening evening will bring together key industry figures and institutional partners.
Highlighting Montreal’s creative spirit, the event will also feature a unique segment titled One Day, One Chef, One Designer: Celebrating Creativity. These sessions will explore the intersections of culinary and fashion arts. On day one, Debbie Zakaib, Ifigenia Hill, and Patrice Demers will lead the discussion. On the second day, Catherine Lecuyer, Markantoine Lynch-Boisvert, and Dario Bivona will share their insights, offering attendees fresh perspectives on creativity across disciplines.
With its debut in Montreal, Premiere Vision is not only expanding its global reach but also reinforcing the city’s status as a vibrant hub for innovation, design, and sustainable business development in the fashion industry.
