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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.
From Ukraine to Expo Riva Schuh. A story of resistance and reconstruction
Julia Guzenko, a Ukrainian businesswoman, found the strength to carry on investing despite the businesses being devastated by bombs, challenging circumstances brought on by the conflict.
“Everything under one roof”
ASG Leather Pvt. Ltd, owner of the leather goods brand Kompanero, claims to have the entire production process in-house – from the tanning of the leathers to design, from production to distribution, allowing for quicker production times and the personalisation of collections.
Fly: the kid’s shoe also returns to a trend of growth
The Group, active in the market with its brands Onyx and US Golf Club and in international licensing, tells us how after years of difficulty, children’s footwear has once again started growing, reconfirming Expo Riva Schuh as the international event for business that kicks off the fashion season.
PT Venamon: Indonesia at Expo Riva Schuh
We met up with Lenny Setiadi, Director of the Indonesian company, a first-time participant at the Riva del Garda fair with the aim of expanding its business in Europe.
SIMEST provides €1 million euros in financial support to Pantofola d’Oro
The company belonging to the CDP Group finances the international growth of the historic athletic shoe brand that represents the greatest confirmation of handmade Italian excellence in the world.
Lola Canales: 40 years of “Made in Spain” success
In 2022, the company from Elche celebrates an important milestone of 40 years of activity and does so by continuing down a path of know-how and quality that represents an added value, which is recognised and appreciated around the world.
