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Bata Founder’s Day 2023
In September, the brand celebrated the 129th anniversary of its foundation by focusing on the values that have brought it global success.
Leon Anatomic: the fashionable answer to comfort
The Serbian company has been offering fashionable sandals and clogs as well as orthopaedic and special needs footwear for over 20 years, always aiming to combine quality, comfort and a fair price.
Chalo Holding launches Odd Cat – Overdressed & Conscious At
The Indian company, which has been active in the private label leather goods sector for almost 50 years, presented a first preview of its eco-fashion brand at Expo Riva Schuh.
Charlotte: quality has a thousand colours
We met Luca Marchetti, founder of the leather goods company Charlotte, which has been a reference point for quality and Italian style on Lake Garda and around the world since the 1990s.
Made in Nigeria: a dream comes true
Nigerian, but for over 30 years stationed in Asia, Chizzy Nnamchi operated with his company as a Bata franchisee in Western Africa but now presents his own brands, 'proudly African' and with an eye on the world.
The world of children’s footwear: which models are most in demand
The children's shoe sector is growing again. Exhibitors at Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags speak of optimism for the future, new products and hybrid models for various uses.
Prachi Leather: India at Gardabags
Exhibiting for the first time at the leather goods fair in Riva del Garda, the Indian company focuses on quality materials, craftsmanship and excellent value for money to conquer the European market after the U.S. market.
Haikon Hada’s ballerina
The Spanish company previewed its new pocket ballerina collection at Expo Riva Schuh in January.
Bassepi debuts at Gardabags
A production organization inspired by large-scale industries combined with Turkish craftsmanship for a fast-rising brand. Pietro Alba, co-founder of Bassepi, tells us about it.
New Zealand-based Vita Pacific’s first time at ERS
The Auckland-based company, owner of several women's shoe brands, has decided to offer the international market the latest Gelato, Bresley and Cassini collections by opting for ERS as its exclusive showcase.
Plakton sandals, from Spain to the rest of the world thanks also to Expo Riva Schuh
Plakton, a brand of the Spanish group Eurogloria, tells its story through the voice of Valentìn Berbel, one of the founders and COO of the Spanish company.
Inblu celebrates an exciting new edition of Expo Riva Schuh
We met with Anna Fidanza, owner of Condor Trade/Inblu, a company that has participated in the Riva del Garda trade show since its inception 40 years ago, and celebrated together with the event and all other exhibitors and visitors a positive and recovery-focused edition.
Gruppo Wortmann: after sneakers, elegance comes back
Giovanni Lacatena, Managing Director of the Wortmmann Group (owner of the Tamaris, S.Oliver, Marco Tozzi, Jana and Caprice brands) talks about a return to pre-Covid normality for last June's edition of the Riva del Garda trade fair.
Cienta & Natural World: two brands, a single ‘ecological vision’
Thanks to a traditional and environmentally friendly production system such as vulcanisation and the use of the latest technological innovations, the Spanish company that owns the brands for children and for the whole family successfully exports to 56 countries around the world.
