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Get inspired by a diverse range of on-trend displays and insightful discussions At the show, a range of trend-focused events will help buyers source the fabrics set to define upcoming styles. Highlights include Ms Ornella Bignami from Elementi Moda in Italy, the designer of the Intertextile Directions Trend Forum for Spring / Summer 2026, presenting key insights into the season’s I-dentities trends – SIMPLE, HACKING, MISCHIEF, and FREEDOM. Join her on Day 1 (11 March) at Textile Dialogue (5.1-G148) for an exclusive trend presentation, and for her guided Trend Forum tours on Days 1 and 2.   Our topics for you:   Step into the Intertextile Directions Trend Forum   Mark your schedule for our Trend Forum tours   Preview the extensive trend seminars   This week’s key fair highlights    Supporting media    Upcoming textile fairs

Step into the Intertextile Directions Trend Forum

Explore the Intertextile Directions Trend Forum for S/S 2026 in Hall 5.1, where the four key I-dentities trends come to life. Dive deeper into these trends with Intertextile’s official Spring / Summer 2026 Trend Guide, offering exclusive insights into the colours, fabrics, and patterns set to make a mark on the fashion world. The Interactive Sourcing Platform is now live. You can visit the platform to see the exhibitors and their products that will be on display at the Trend Forum.

View the full Trend Guide

Mark your schedule for our Trend Forum tours

Led by the curator of this year’s trends, there are three time slots for the Trend Forum tour, providing clear examples and in-depth explanations of the Spring / Summer 2026 trends: • Day 1 (11 March): 13:00 – 13:30 15:30 - 16:00   • Day 2 (12 March): 11:00 – 11:30   Meeting point: Intertextile Directions Trend Forum (5.1-E106)

Preview the extensive trend seminars

Featuring seminars by the likes of Coloro, Pantone, PeclersParis, and WGSN on the latest trends in colours, fabrics, consumer behaviour, and more for the upcoming season:

Topic: Research on the Colour Connotation and Application of Traditional Chinese Colours Speaker: Ms Liuying Wang, CMF Application Management Color Expert, Coloro Co., Ltd. Date & time: 11 March, 10:15 – 11:05

Topic: Colours, fabrics and fashion trends Spring-Summer 2026 Speaker: Ms Ornella Bignami, Owner and Art Director, ELEMENTI MODA – Milan (Italy) Date & time: 11 March, 11:10 – 12:00

Topic: Mind: Blending the Balanced and Bold for a Mind-Bending Vision for Spring / Summer 2026 Speaker: Ms Laurie Pressman, Vice President, Pantone Color Institute Date & time: 11 March, 12:05 – 12:55

Topic: Women’s Textiles Forecast S/S 26 Speaker: Ms Maggie Men, Trends Director, MGSN Date & time: 11 March, 16:15 – 17:05

Topic: 2026SS Women's Fashion Trend Forecast Speaker: Ms Benedicte Peaudecerf, Style Designer and Trend Forecaster, PeclersParis Date & time: 12 March, 13:10 – 14:00     View the seminar schedule     More design and trend features

This week’s fair highlights

Preview the complete fringe programme ahead of your visit. Other important happenings:

Visitor pre-registration     Plan your journey to Intertextile Apparel

Supporting media

Upcoming textile fairs

Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics 11 – 13 June 2025 Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian)     Add to Outlook Calendar     Add to Google Calendar

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition 2 – 4 September 2025 National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)     Add to Outlook Calendar     Add to Google Calendar

Important notice We would like to kindly remind all fairgoers that the most reliable way to advertise your company at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics is via our official communication channels. Other companies claiming to offer advertising services may be a scam, and it’s important to verify the legitimacy of any company before doing business with them. If you have any concerns regarding this matter, please don’t hesitate to contact us for assistance.

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