Press release
Paris, 16 May 2024

« IMPERFaiCTION », the trend book for the Autumn-Winter 2025-2026
season explores the limits of Man in confronting the potential of AI, andproposes a poetic reading of our imperfections... When our own biologicalreality becomes a "zone to defend". To be discovered from July 1 to 3,
2024 at the Parc des Expositions, Porte de Versailles.
"Our desires are too great for us. We are limited and imperfect." Based on thisinjunction, Louis Gérin and Grégory Lamaud, artistic directors of Texworld
Apparel Sourcing Paris, deliver their vision of a future where the power oftechnology - especially AI - highlights our own weaknesses, to the point of
threatening us with total obliteration.
A universe of trends / Four creative themes
Based on the cross-referencing and analysis of emerging signals detected in
the artistic, economic and societal fields, this approach draws a wardrobe in four
inspiring themes for fashion designers. Pattern design boards grouping thecolor universes around 3 "star colors", the looks and silhouettes staged for eachcreative universe allow us to explore the trends for Autumn-Winter 2025-2026.

1#1 Confrontation. This first proposal sets the scene: by exposing the infinite
potential of AI, it reminds us of our immaturity. It expresses the fragility of thehuman condition and its need for protection. The rather pure color universe isoriented towards vegetal nuances, dominated by ivory, soft green and woody
palettes. The protective, fluffy textures - while borrowing from the geologicalworld - convey the sensoriality of this theme.
#2 Seduction. « There’s nothing left but to enjoy the show! » The second phaseof our fascination with these technologies that surpass us is seduction. Magicis at the heart of this theme, where life, in all its forms, is most visible. It emerges
at the heart of the material, through organically inspired textures, human figures
and mineral inlays. This "prolonged life" is expressed through a palette of carnal,
languorous and embodied colors, but also with bright, floral and sweet tones.
#3 Alienation. The abandonment lasted only a short time: seduction no longer
works, and [artificial] intelligence takes over. « We had believed that freedom
meant no longer having to choose. It was quite the opposite. We abandoned
our decisions. » The algorithm outpaces thought, takes over and occupies
space... Matter is distorted and spread out... It steps out of the space in which
we're used to seeing it. The key colors are warm and assertive, and are applied
to materials that express universes close to life, with draped textures andembroidery.
#4 Annihilation. Humans disappear, fade away and submit to AI. It's the themeof erasure. « We have simply become insignificant […] Ejected from theequation. » Here, colors are absent, palettes disembodied, extremely mineral,metallic and dusty. Here, technical fabrics perfectly translate this quest forneutrality, with smooth, lacquered aspects: coatings find a privileged terrain ofexpression here with lunar, sedimentary-inspired relief effects.
All four universes will be showcased in two Trend Forums: one at Texworld
Paris for fabrics, the other at Apparel Sourcing Paris for finished products.
Visitors will be able to discover looks inspired by the fabrics and products
selected by the show's artistic directors. The Highlights Elite and Highlights
Denim areas will also offer a number of variations on these themes, withsamples and scenarios to illustrate each.
The trendbook IMPERFaiCTION can be downloaded here
Website:http://www.texworld-paris.com
Download the press material here:
https://texworld-paris.fr.messefrankfurt.com/paris/en/press/press-kit.html

Providing maximum convenience for visitors, Apparel Sourcing,and Texworld Paris belong to thecluster of related trade fairs organised by Messe Frankfurt France (alongside Avantex andLeatherworld which take place only once a year during July session), held in one and the samelocation, on the same dates and where entry is free upon presentation of professional credentials.

2Background information on Messe Frankfurt
www.messefrankfurt.com/background-information
Sustainability at Messe Frankfurt
www.messefrankfurt.com/sustainability-information

Messe Frankfurt France is a member of Paris Capitale de la Création,
which brings together leading events in the fashion, design, art andcreative industries, making Paris a key venue for all those involved in thecreative world.

Press contact
Dimitry Helman – dimitry@re-active.fr – +33 6 77 99 20 76
Messe Frankfurt France – Cassandra Galli – cassandra.galli@france.messefrankfurt.com - +33
6 74 29 09 073