Trade fairs
Aymod to open its doors in Istanbul next March
From the 25th to the 28th of March 2026, the Istanbul Expo Centre will host the Aymod International Footwear Fashion Fair, bringing together footwear companies, buyers, and industry professionals from around the world
Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags attendance stable at 8,000
The Italian trade fair specialising in footwear, bags and accessories, which took place from the 10th to the 13th of January, attracted almost 8,000 visitors, which is comparable to the previous June edition
Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags adapts to a changing market landscape
Ahead of the upcoming January edition, the Italian trade fair is adapting to changing market landscape while reinforcing its dual role as strategic observatory and a meeting place for footwear and accessories professionals
Marijn Verschure from CAST: rethinking the future of showrooms and fairs
We spoke to Marijn Verschure, the General Manager at CAST, a trading platform for footwear, sport and fashion. Among other topics, we discussed CAST’s role in the footwear ecosystem and the future of permanent showrooms and trade fairs
Novo Hamburgo welcomes first Zero+ edition
Exhibitors reported positive results at the event, which gathered 150 brands and international visitors, while organisers outlined plans to expand the fair amid shifting consumer behaviour in Brazil
Agostino Apolito (Assomac): Robotics and AI are reshaping the footwear and tanning industries
During the last edition of Simac Tanning Tech in September 2025, we spoke with Mr. Agostino Apolito, the Managing Director of the National Association of the Italian Manufacturers of Footwear, Leather Goods, and Tanning Technologies. Watch the interview here
Footwear and lifestyle brands find new platform in Riyadh
The inaugural Saudi Lifestyle drew nearly three thousand visitors from 36 countries and 168 brands from 14 countries, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s ambition to diversify its economy
069 CONNECT to redefine industry dialogue
HDS/L and Messe Offenbach present a new event that will gather brand leaders, retailers and decision-makers to exchange ideas and explore opportunities for the footwear industry
Innovation to take the spotlight at Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags
As the footwear and accessories industry enters a new phase, Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags will serve as the global meeting point where technological innovation transforms into commercial opportunity
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
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
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
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-
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Footwear Consumer 2030
A study reflecting on the main global consumer trends and the key changes for the footwear industry.
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World Footwear Public Calendar
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