World Footwear

Italy

Simac Tanning Tech and Linneapelle attract over 9,000 visitors

Oct 3, 2025 / Italy
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

Armani’s will instructs heirs to sell or take brand public

Oct 1, 2025 / Italy
In his will, the late designer Giorgio Armani instructed his heirs to gradually sell the fashion house he founded 50 years ago or seek a market listing. Priority is to be given to LVMH, EssilorLuxottica or L’Oréal

Geox to implement restructuring plan that could affect up to 115 jobs

Sep 25, 2025 / Italy
The Italy-based group Geox has announced a restructuring plan that could result in the loss of up to 115 jobs. These measures form part of the implementation of its Industrial Plan

All eyes on Simac Tanning Tech

Sep 24, 2025 / Italy
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

Ferragamo CFO La Tour exits the company

Sep 22, 2025 / Italy
The Italy-based group has announced the departure of its CFO, Pierre La Tour. He will be succeeded on an interim basis by Paolo La Morgia, the group’s current Planning and Control Director

BioShoes4All took centre stage at MICAM

Sep 19, 2025 / Portugal
BioShoes4All, a project coordinated by the Portuguese Footwear Technology Centre (CTCP) focusing on the development of sustainable footwear, presented its main results at the last edition of MICAM

FAIST: main results to be presented at SIMAC Tanning Tech 2025

Sep 17, 2025 / Portugal
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

Sep 15, 2025 / Italy
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

Sep 12, 2025 / Italy
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

Italian footwear exports grow in volume but shrink in value

Sep 10, 2025 / Italy
According to the latest data released by the Italian footwear association (Assocalzaturifici), exports grew in volume by 3.2% but decreased in value by 2.7% in the first five months of 2025

Strong first half for Golden Goose

Sep 8, 2025 / Italy
Building on its performance in the first quarter, the Italy-based luxury sneaker group ended the first half of the year with strong year-on-year revenue growth of 13%, led by a 19% increase in the DTC channel

Giorgio Armani dies at 91

Sep 5, 2025 / Italy
The Armani Group, founded and led by the iconic Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani for five decades, has announced his death at the age of 91

Centenary edition of MICAM to showcase 870 brands

Sep 3, 2025 / Italy
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

Geox reports improved profitability in the first half

Aug 19, 2025 / Italy
Despite a continued decline in demand due to challenging market conditions, Geox reported an improvement in profitability during the first half of 2025 thanks to cost-cutting measures

Ferragamo launches action plan amid worsening performance

Aug 18, 2025 / Italy
Ferragamo has reported a weak first half due to a tough consumer environment and difficult wholesale conditions. In response, it has devised an action plan focusing on products, communication and distribution
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