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The collections are a combination of luxury and independent, ranging from Chanel to more indie labels including Ganni and A.P.C. A specialized Athleisure area offers the latest brands with adidas by Stella McCartney, Arc'teryx and Moncler stocked, as these high-end outdoor brands have fast become fashion favorites. In addition, 12 restaurants have opened highlighting a new retail lifestyle experi- ence, plus pop-ups, installations and exhibitions that animate the store. La Samaritaine is well worth visiting, however, it's bright yellow shopping bag should be a ubiquitous sight as people leave the store, but are nowhere to be seen. The store has obviously been lined-up for the Chinese consumer with money and a love of luxury goods, yet as of now no Chinese visitors can travel. So the feel of the store is that of a gilded cage. The majority of European tourists aren't going to buy, concerned more with their rising utility bills, and regarding the store as another tourist attraction. As with Premiere Vision, La Samaritaine is selec- tive and niche, a typical Parisian way of delivering only the best. Proof that Parisian retail and Premiere Vision haven't lost that traditional 'je ne sais quoi.' l Top 5 Takeaways At Premiere Vision, mills combined performance with the flair the fashion industry is drawn to. 1. Windproof and repellent ripstop with a super soft hand, reduced noise and modern sheen from Lidia (Korea). Incredibly light, this is perfect for packable applications and the microlight trend with luster. 2. Water repellent lightweight glam with graffiti-inspired print from Majocchi NT (Italy). The importance of print in the fashion sector is particularly strong - especially taking on an urban flair with street and sport brands being such a strong influence. 3. High resistance weave for durability, with bi-stretch, anti-UV and quick dry with 3D immersive print from Pisa Tekstil (Turkey). This fabric is actually a flat surface, with the print mimicking a textured appearance 4. Fabulous lightweight non-woven paper touch from Fabrica Tessuti (Italy). What to do with this fabric in apparel form remains to be seen, but it left an imprint as it had such a sensational touch. 5. Changeant effect, raised rib weave from Sfate & Combier (France). Playing with contrasting colored yarns, stretch and structure created a visual treat. W ith workplaces opening back up as the COVID pandemic subsides, consumers are thinking about running, walking or biking to work to maintain their active lifestyles along with helping the environment. Performance apparel with a more business-casual style is emerging, and textiles made with Hyosung's xanadu mechanical stretch fiber are helping brands achieve this aesthetic. Hyosung xanadu is a multi-functional fiber made from a blend of PET and corn-based materials. The company also offers an eco- friendlier version - regen xanadu - made with a blend of recycled post-consumer PET and corn-based materials. Xanadu's spring-like structure is the secret to providing comfortable stretch and recovery. Its additional fiber benefits include rapid moisture absorption and quick drying. Xanadu is also wrinkle resistant and retains its color, making it the perfect fiber for long-lasting, easy-to-care-for apparel. "We've had incredible interest in xanadu due to the fiber's balance of stretch, recovery, fit and comfort," said Mike Simko, Hyosung Global Marketing Director - Textiles. "It's a great solution for performance apparel styles like commuter pants, joggers and workout tops that want more of a comfort stretch garment than high control". Hyosung will highlight its Xanadu fabric collection along with its extensive portfolio of sustainable textile solutions to include creora® regen spandex, creora® bio-based spandex and regen multi-function yarns the Functional Fabric Fair, booth 604, Portland, OR this April 4-5, 2022. Visit our blog at blog.hyosungtnc.com for all the latest trend, event and product updates. Hyosung can also be found on Instagram @hyosung_textiles and on LinkedIn at Hyosung Performance Textiles. ADVERTISEMENT Hyosung xanadu Draws Interest Among Athleisure Brands Hopping on Commuter-Ready Apparel Trend "It's a great solution for performance apparel styles like commuter pants, joggers and workout tops that want more of a comfort stretch garment than high control" Hyosung is a comprehensive fiber manufacturer that produces world-class products, providing continuous innovation and solutions to the textile industry. Hyosung's creora® spandex is the world's largest spandex brand, supplying the broadest range of stretch fiber offerings supported by exceptional technology and quality. Mipan® nylon and specialty polyester provide functional and sustainable fiber solutions that are essential to today's dynamic textile market.