Events
Portuguese footwear in the spotlight at the New York Fashion Yeek
For the latest New York Fashion Week, the Portuguese Footwear Association (APICCAPS) has fostered collaborations between four Portuguese brands and the designers Theophilio, Campillo, Kallmeyer and Libertine
AIMPLAS prepares third edition of international plastics recycling seminar
PLASREC’s third edition, to occur in December, will combine expert presentations with practical workshops, offering insights into legislation and innovation in the plastics recycling industry
Simac Tanning Tech and Linneapelle attract over 9,000 visitors
With exhibitors from nearly 20 countries, the Italian fairs provided a platform for industry dialogue and showcased Italian resilience in a sector facing export declines and shifting global dynamics
Portuguese Shoes debuts at London Fashion Week
British designer Annie Purdy, winner of the Portuguese Footwear Award, developed her debut collection in Portugal, unveiling it at the Portuguese Embassy in London during London Fashion Week
ACLE highlights innovation and resilience amid global pressures
The Shanghai trade fair welcomed thousands of professionals, with global trade links and emerging markets offering prospects for the leather sector. The next edition is set to occur in September 2026
CLIA President points to AI and sustainability as footwear industry drivers
In his speech at the last UITIC Congress, CLIA President Li Yuzhong emphasised the importance of AI and sustainability in reshaping the global footwear industry, presenting China as a key partner
UITIC 2025 Congress in Shanghai showcased the latest advances in the footwear industry
The last edition of the UITIC Congress took place in Shanghai from the 31st of August to the 3rd of September, combining factory visits with presentations on the latest advances in the footwear industry. President Sergio Dulio closed the event, highlighting the main conclusions of another successful UITIC Congress
All eyes on Simac Tanning Tech
The leading footwear and leather technology fair, Simac Tanning Tech, is now underway in Milan. Highlights of the agenda include sessions on artificial intelligence, digitalisation and sustainability
Saudi Lifestyle Week debuts in Riyadh
The inaugural fair brings together global brands and local talent, reflecting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 ambition to diversify its economy and create new opportunities for lifestyle industries
The best moments of the 22nd UITIC Congress
The World Footwear attended the 22nd edition of the Congress of the International Union of Shoe Industry Technicians (UITIC) in Shanghai at the beginning of this month. Today we bring you a short film with the best moments of the event, which gathered shoe industry technicians from all over the world
FAIST: main results to be presented at SIMAC Tanning Tech 2025
Taking place on the 24th of September during the SIMAC trade fair, in Milan, the FAIST seminar will present its main results. Speakers from CTCP will be in attendance, as well as representatives from the project’s participating companies
International cooperation takes central stage in Simac Tanning Tech 2025
The footwear and leather technology fair, happening in Milan from September 23 to 25, will welcome over three hundred exhibitors, emphasising global collaboration, sustainability, and innovation in machinery and production processes
MICAM and MIPEL close on a global high
Celebrating MICAM’s centenary edition, the Milano fairs drew strong international participation, showcased new trends and confirmed their return to the Fashion Link Milano calendar for February 2026
Centenary edition of MICAM to showcase 870 brands
Taking place from the 7th to the 9th of September in Milan, MICAM 100 will highlight more than half a century of history by combining heritage and innovation. The event will host 870 brands
Futurmoda returns with focus on materials and trends
The next edition of the Spanish trade fair, scheduled for mid-October 2025, will offer greater visibility to materials and innovations shaping the autumn-winter 2025-2026 season-
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