#Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2023-11-23

View Premium Selection - The exclusive preview textile show is ready to kick off

New location, perfectly scheduled, and focused on quality: for the first time, VIEW will present Spring/Summer collections at the Dampfdom in the Motorworld Munich. On November 28th and 29th, international suppliers will present some 250 collections, showcasing the latest material developments and trends for Spring.Summer 25 at the earliest possible point in time.

The VIEW Premium Selection Spring.Summer 25 will showcase summer collections for the first time in its new location – the Dampfdom at Motorworld Munich. Concentrated and efficient, VIEW remains the Preview Textile Show, serving as the early, relevant, and exclusive sourcing platform for the upcoming season.

“With over 250 collections for Spring.Summer 25 presented at this early stage and in a perfectly accessible location centrally in Europe, the VIEW Premium Selection sets standards. Our selected and curated exhibitor-portfolio offers initial colour and material trends, along with their latest technological and sustainable innovations. The timing, high- quality product portfolios, and the simultaneously personal and professional atmosphere in the architecturally spectacular Dampfdom at Motorworld make VIEW a truly unique and exclusive preview platform."

Sebastian Klinder, Managing Director MUNICH FABRIC START

For the kick off of the new season, more than 250 collections for Spring.Summer 25 in the categories of FABRICS, ADDITIONALS, DENIM, and SPORTSWEAR will be presented at VIEW. The noteworthy international exhibitor presence includes not only producers from Germany, Italy, and Turkey but also from Japan, France, Greece and China. In addition to numerous other manufacturers, the collections of Akin, Bonotto, Calik Denim, Cervotessile, Clerici, Emmetex, Eurojersey, Inwool, Lanificio Roma, Liberty, Limonta, Lyria, Manteco, Milior, Miroglio Pontetorto, Riopele, Sharabati Denim, Stylem, Tollegno, Toray and Weft will be showcased on-site. Together, they create a unique information and inspiration platform for the Spring.Summer 25 season at this early stage.

VIEW PREMIUM SELECTION – Spring.Summer 25

OPENING HOURS

Tuesday, 28th November 2023, 9:30 am – 6:30 pm Wednesday, 29th November 2023, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

LOCATION

Dampfdom Motorworld Munich Am Ausbesserungswerk 8 80939 Munich

UPCOMING EVENTS AT A GLANCE:

Over two days, VIEW provides the industry with an optimally concentrated platform to explore the latest trends, material developments, and innovations at an early stage, facilitating essential exchanges with key suppliers. The carefully curated portfolio includes more than 250 high-quality collections across four segments from international exhibitors.

VIEW – Preview Textile Show

SPRING.SUMMER 25

28th + 29th NOVEMBER 2023

Dampfdom Motorworld Munich

VIEW – Preview Textile Show

AUTUMN.WINTER 25/26

18th + 19th JUNE 2024

Dampfdom Motorworld Munich

Spanning an area of approximately 42,500 square meters, divided into eight areas, the events MUNICH FABRIC START, KEYHOUSE, and THE SOURCE showcase around 1,100 collections for the fashion and apparel industry from exhibitors worldwide, all within a highly professional working atmosphere. Elaborate trend forums and sample areas present a concentrated essence of the latest innovations, color and material trends, providing inspiration and guidance. The Denim Trade Show BLUEZONE gathers approximately 100 collections in the areas of Denim, Streetwear, and Sportswear in the industrial chic of the immediately adjacent Zenith Hall. A comprehensive lecture program and various networking opportunities complement the unique offerings of the shows.

MUNICH FABRIC START

SPRING.SUMMER 25

23rd – 25th JANUARY 2024

MOC Munich

BLUEZONE?23rd + 24th JANUARY 2024 Zenith Area Munich

KEYHOUSE?23rd + 24th JANUARY 2024 Zenith Area Munich

MUNICH FABRIC START, BLUEZONE, KEYHOUSE & THE SOURCE

AUTUMN.WINTER 25/26

3rd + 4th SEPTEMBER 2024

MOC & Zenith Area Munich

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