World Footwear

Trade fairs

Futurmoda 2025 to showcase advanced and sustainable footwear production

Feb 7, 2025 / Spain
With a focus on eco-friendly production, Futurmoda 2025, on the 12th and 13th of March, will showcase advanced machinery, from biodegradable materials to automated assembly and 3D printing solutions

Growing number of foreign buyers at Pitti Uomo

Jan 31, 2025 / Italy
At the last edition of the men’s fashion fair held in Florence, foreign buyers increased by 6.5% compared to twelve months ago and in line with the June edition, while Italian buyers remained stable

Startup competition at Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags showcases retail innovation

Jan 31, 2025 / Italy
Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags’ Innovation Village Retail featured nine startups pioneering digital and sustainable solutions, with CLOOV winning for its circular footwear business model

Barefoot European Shoe Fair to be launched this year

Jan 28, 2025 / Germany
The first edition of the Barefoot European Shoe Fair will take place from the 31st of July to the 3rd of August, in the halls of Messe Offenbach, in cooperation with HDS/L. 60 exhibitors are expected to attend

Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags unveils new vision for 2025

Jan 24, 2025 / Italy
The revamped Gardabags format, set to start in June 2025, focuses on aligning with buyer needs through distinct categories for sourcing, private-label collaborations and branded product showcases

More than 7 000 visitors expected at the next edition of Inspiramais

Jan 20, 2025 / Brazil
The next edition of Brazil’s leading event for the launch of materials for the footwear, clothing, upholstery, furniture and jewellery industries returns to Porto Alegre on the 21st and 22nd of January

Expo Riva closes with positive figures despite difficult market conditions

Jan 20, 2025 / Italy
In line with January 2024 and amid difficult market conditions, the Italian trade fair specialising in footwear, bags and accessories closed its last edition with 9 000 visitors from around 100 countries

Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags: A Trend Hub for 2025

Nov 20, 2024 / Italy
Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags, to be held in Riva del Garda from the 11th to the 14th of January 2025, will be a key event for buyers of footwear and accessories to prepare for 2025

SEEK launches new concept in response to new market needs

Oct 30, 2024 / Germany
The streetwear-focused SEEK exhibition has announced a new solution-focused and adaptable concept in response to new market needs. The next edition will take place throughout January 2025

Next edition of AYSAF is just around the corner

Oct 25, 2024 / Turkey
AYSAF, the International Footwear Materials, Components, Leather and Technology Exhibition, will be held at the Istanbul Expo Centre from the 13th to the 16th of November, under the banner ‘Dare to Be Different’

Shoes Düsseldorf 2025 announces new early dates

Oct 10, 2024 / Germany
Now taking place from the 2nd to the 4th of February, Shoes Düsseldorf will open the 2025 order cycle, offering to its stakeholders earlier trend discussions and better coordination with other trade fairs

ISPO Munich teams up with Copenhagen International Fashion Fair

Oct 7, 2024 / Germany
ISPO Munich and the Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) have joined forces. For the first time, CIFF will be present at ISPO Munich with a partner stand, allowing for a greater fusion of sport and fashion

A record-breaking 50th edition for SIMAC Tanning Tech

Oct 4, 2024 / Italy
SIMAC Tanning Tech, the Italian exhibition of machinery and technology for the footwear, leather goods and tanning industries, attracted more than 9,000 visitors at its 50th edition

Attendance at Lineapelle falls amid macroeconomic uncertainty

Sep 25, 2024 / Italy
In a context continuing macroeconomic headwinds, the last edition of Lineapelle focused on innovation and attracted 23,800 industry professionals, slightly less than in February

UITIC unveils theme and programme for next Congress

Sep 24, 2024 / UITIC
The 22nd edition of the UITIC Congress will be held in Shanghai in August 2025, focusing on the footwear industry’s competitiveness and sustainability in an age of artificial intelligence
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