Italy
Lineapelle 108 welcomes 22,800 visitors
The 108th edition of Lineapelle welcomed 22,800 visitors, representing a 10% increase compared to last year’s September edition. International visitors accounted for 43% of the total attendees
Attendance at latest Simac Tanning Tech rises by 25%
The 52nd edition of Simac Tanning Tech, held at Fiera Milano Rho from the 15th to the 17th of September 2026, saw a 25% increase in attendance, with 50% of visitors coming from outside Italy
Golden Goose posts double-digit growth in the first half
The Italy-based group recorded a 15% year-on-year increase in revenue during the first half of 2026, driven by double-digit growth across all regions and strong DTC performance
MICAM and sister fairs attract 37,000 visitors
The September edition of MICAM Milano, MIPEL, Milano Fashion&Jewels and TheOneMilano, which took place from the 13th to the 15th of June at Fiera Milano Rho, attracted 37,000 professional visitors
Simac Tanning Tech strengthens international focus
With the sector’s exports under pressure, Simac Tanning Tech is strengthening its international focus by targeting new markets and attracting qualified buyers to its 52nd edition
MICAM to host 758 exhibitors in the upcoming 102nd edition
The leading footwear trade fair is set to bring together 758 brands for its 102nd edition, taking place from the 13th to the 15th of September at Fiera Milano Rho. The event will involve buyers from 130 countries
Simac Tanning Tech gears up for September return
Simac Tanning Tech will return to Milan in September, bringing together 290 exhibitors and brands from over 20 countries to present more than 1,500 technological solutions for the footwear, leather goods and tanning industries
Twelve new emerging designers take the spotlight at MICAM Milano
The Emerging Designers initiative is returning to MICAM Milano this September, bringing together twelve international designers who have been selected for their creative approach to contemporary footwear
Ferragamo returns to profit
The Italy-based luxury group has returned to profitability in the first half of 2026, supported by an improved operational performance and stronger direct-to-consumer net sales
Geox improves profitability despite first-half sales decline
The Italy-based company has reported sales of 270.4 million euros in the first half of 2026, a decrease of 11.4% year-on-year, while adjusted EBIT increased to 5.6 million euros from 0.6 million euros
Prada reports solid first-half performance
Despite the ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, the Italy-based luxury group has reported a year-on-year revenue growth of 16% on a constant currency basis and 5% on an organic basis in the first half of 2026
Lineapelle confirms over 1,000 exhibitors at September 2026 edition
The leading leather trade event for the luxury, fashion and design supply chains has confirmed that more than 1,000 exhibitors will participate in the September 2026 edition
Italian footwear turnover falls by 2.7% as exports weaken
The Italian footwear sector experienced a slowdown in exports in the first quarter of 2026, with turnover declining by 2.7%, despite a modest recovery in domestic consumption
Kering expands Academy for Excellence with education partnerships
The France-based luxury group has expanded its Academy for Excellence by collaborating with eight Italian educational institutions to train the next generation of luxury artisans
Assomac calls for stronger supply chain coordination
Italy’s technology sector for footwear, leather goods and tanning contracted again in 2025, prompting Assomac to call for stronger supply chain links and coordinated industrial policy-
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