Launch of Functional Textiles Trends for 2017/18 Autumn/Winter: In-depth Analysis of Future Design and Production Trends
- Get Up Close with the 2016 ISPO Functional Textiles Trends Awards
- Featuring Premier Global Fabrics and Trims, Including Award-Winning Products
- Preview the 2017/18 Autumn/Winter Functional Textiles Trends
- An Information Platform Tailor-Made for Designers and Product Managers
Schedule:
10:00 - 10:05 Welcome Address
Speakers:
Mr. Gao Tuo, Project Director of Consumer Goods, Messe München GmbH
10:05 -10:55 Launch of “ISPO Functional Textiles Trends & Color Cards – 2017/18 Autumn/Winter”
Speakers:
Ms. Louisa Smith, International Textile Trends Consultant
10:55 - 11:45 Outdoor Fashion Trends from France’s PROMOSTYL & 2017/18 Autumn/Winter Sports Design Guide
Speakers:
Ms. Qu Dandan, Trends Researcher at PROMOSTYL, China Textile Information Center
12:00 Q&A Session
More Authoritative Speakers Not to Be Missed！
Speaker: Ms. Louisa Smith, International Textile Trends Consultant
Louisa Smith is an internationally renowned textile trends consultant. She graduated with a degree in Fashion and Textile Design from Manchester Metropolitan University and brings over 20 years of international experience in the fashion and textile industry. She has collaborated with numerous companies, providing three-year forward-looking consulting services across all segments of the textile value chain—from fibers to final garments. Louisa’s perspective and research span from textile development to global affairs, offering significant reference value for accurately forecasting broad trend directions across the industry.
Speaker: Ms. Qu Dandan, Trends Researcher at PROMOSTYL, China Textile Information Center
Since its establishment in 1966, PROMOSTYL has remained at the forefront of trend forecasting by combining French expertise with global culture. As a creative hub, PROMOSTYL is renowned for creating innovative concepts and products. The trend manuscripts pioneered by PROMOSTYL have become effective tools for fashion professionals worldwide. Following this success, PROMOSTYL became the first global trends agency, opening offices in New York and Tokyo. In the 1980s, PROMOSTYL led the way with new concepts by analyzing the impact of social and cultural influences on consumer awareness. PROMOSTYL stays ahead of the curve by analyzing the latest trends—for example, by publishing sports & street trend manuscripts that were among the first to respond to innovations in sportswear; by launching the “Eco Style” trend manuscript in anticipation of the upcoming eco wave in the fashion world; and by predicting the market importance of the Baby Boomer generation. In 2000, PROMOSTYL became the first trends agency to establish a presence in China, focusing on the development of emerging markets.