Italy
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
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
Prada reports first-quarter growth
Despite a disrupted environment, the Italy-based luxury group reported a 3% organic growth in the first quarter of the year, supported by a solid performance in the Asia-Pacific and Americas regions
Ferragamo appoints Fabrizio Freda as Special Strategic Advisor
Ferragamo Finanziaria, the holding company of the Ferragamo family and the controlling shareholder of the luxury group, has appointed the former CEO of The Estée Lauder Companies as Special Strategic Advisor
Dolce & Gabbana reshapes leadership
The Italy-based fashion house has appointed Stefano Cantino as co-chief executive officer, while the company’s co-founder, Stefano Gabbana, stepped down from his formal governance roles
China remains top US footwear supplier but market share hits 35-year low
China remained the largest supplier of footwear to the US in 2025, despite its market share falling to 35-year lows in both value and volume, according to the FDRA
Assomac signs agreements to support Kenya’s leather and footwear sector
Assomac has signed strategic agreements with Kenyan partners to support the development of the country’s leather and footwear industries by supplying Italian technologies and machinery
Geox narrows full-year loss despite sales decline
The Italy-based footwear group reported mixed results for 2025. Declining sales were offset by improvements in profitability, reflecting the initial success of its restructuring strategy
Ferragamo confirms full-year revenue decline and discloses lower profits
The luxury group has confirmed its 2025 preliminary sales figures, while revealing a decline in profitability in a year marked by brand repositioning and a challenging wholesale environment
Prada group delivers solid full-year results
The Italy-based luxury group delivered solid full-year results in 2025. This performance was due to the resilience of the Prada brand and the continued strong performance of Miu Miu
Italian footwear industry signals potential turnaround despite 2025 turnover decline
Preliminary figures released by Assocalzaturifici show signs of stabilisation in the Italian footwear sector, despite a 2.8% year-on-year decline in full-year 2025 turnover
Golden Goose reports full-year double-digit revenue growth
The Italy-based luxury sneaker company reported a 15% net revenue growth in 2025 as compared to the previous year, driven by the expansion of its direct-to-consumer business
Sandro Ferraro from Kenda Farben: chemical components, strategic footwear partners
We spoke to Sandro Ferraro, Global Commercial Director at Kenda Farben, an Italian manufacturer of chemical auxiliaries for the footwear industry. Our conversation focused on key areas related to chemical inputs in footwear, including regulation.
MICAM attracts consistent international attendance
The last edition of MICAM, which was held alongside MIPEL between the 22nd and the 24th of February at Fieramilano Rho, attracted over 20,000 visitors, 54% of whom were international
MICAM expands global reach and redesigns fair layout
The leading trade fair has broadened its international reach and revamped its layout to enhance the visitor experience and business opportunities ahead of its 101st edition-
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