Events
Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags 105 draws 8,000 participants
The Italian trade fair specialising in footwear, bags and accessories welcomed around 8,000 participants to its last edition, with attendance numbers broadly similar to those of the June 2025 edition
Álvaro Sánchez from AEC and FUTURMODA: without components, there is no footwear
In today’s interview, we spoke to Álvaro Sánchez, CEO of the AEC association and the FUTURMODA trade fair. Among other topics, we talked about the state of the Spanish industry, trends, and the recent challenges encountered by trade fairs
New York event explores Portugal’s role in premium footwear manufacturing
Portugal’s growing importance in global footwear sourcing was the focus of a New York event on the 27th of May, which was attended by representatives from Reformation, Coach, Kate Spade New York, Revolve, Rag & Bone and Proenza Schouler
Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags: opening borders remains the ultimate business strategy
Ahead of the 105th edition of Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags, taking place from the 13th to the 16th of June, discover how its organisation is reflecting on the impact of geopolitical tensions, tariffs, and supply-chain shifts on international commerce
TWODAYS returns to Rheinterrasse for Düsseldorf editions
Igedo Exhibitions is repositioning its Düsseldorf offer around flexibility and relevance, returning to the Rheinterrasse for TWODAYS, with summer editions aligned to key city fashion moments
Riva del Garda Fierecongressi reshapes structure for growth
The organiser is restructuring operations alongside venue expansion plans, appointing new leaders and making internationalisation a permanent function to compete more effectively for events and buyers
Saudi Lifestyle Week postponed to October 2027
Organisers said the reschedule reflects the wider regional context, while the event will expand beyond fashion and footwear with added segments such as athleisure, wellness and smart living
Portuguese footwear industry heads to Brussels to promote debate on reindustrialisation
The Portuguese footwear sector will travel to Brussels on the 16th of June to advocate for a reindustrialisation of Europe that is based on innovation, sustainability, and local production
MICAM reshapes layout for its 102nd edition
The September edition of MICAM Milano 102 will feature a reworked layout aimed at smoother circulation, with pavilions reorganised to make the visitor journey clearer across the show
OTWorld trade fair spotlights AI and robotics
The Leipzig trade exhibition brings market leaders and start-ups together, with guided tours and exhibition areas spanning materials, workshop equipment, rehab tech, prosthetics and footwear
Pitti Uomo hosts Sunflower for CPHFW project
In June, Sunflower will present a special event at Pitti Uomo through a partnership with Copenhagen Fashion Week, introducing the Copenhagen-based brand to a broader international audience
CIFF expands into Paris with curated showroom format
The Paris concept combines curated brand selection and buyer targeting, offering brands a collective alternative to going solo while keeping the focus on commercial meetings and market presence
Laura O’Brien: the Atlanta Shoe Market facilitates real business
In today’s interview, we spoke to Laura O’Brien, who has been the Executive Director of the Atlanta Shoe Market trade fair for over forty years. We talked about the event’s history, role in the US footwear industry and its relevance to international players looking to enter the US market
'Building Resilient Futures leads' Global Fashion Summit agenda
Taking place in a month, organisers frame sustainability as adaptation under pressure, exploring how business models can evolve through circularity networks and stronger supply chain accountability-
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