According to a World Footwear by APICCAPS study last June, retail sales of shoes in January and February exceeded overall sales, although they remain lower than the same period last year, and consumer and retailer sentiment is improving.

As part of The Sustainability Pledge project, the UN Economic Commission for Europe presented this new tool to increase traceability in the fashion industry, while the US denounces the ‘EUDR Anti-Deforestation’ regulation as impracticable.

The 108th edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo will be held in Florence, in Fortezza da Basso, from 17 to 20 June 2025 instead of from 10 to 13 of the same month, as announced so far.

A timeless style with clean, elegant lines, combining high quality Made in Italy craftsmanship and the comfortable, essential and functional approach of Japanese philosophy.

Exports (-11.8%) and turnover (-12% in the member survey) fell in the first quarter, while domestic demand remained flat (+1.4% the value of retail sales in January-March 2023, but still -1.3% below pre-Covid levels). Luxury slows down.

The Italian footwear industry ends 2023 with a substantial hold in turnover, 14.58 billion euros, (+0.6% over 2022) and in exports, but the start of 2024 registers significant downturns in all economic indicators.

All the events not to be missed during the days of the fair. An immersion in the world of shoes, bags and accessories with all their facets: from the product to technology, digital and innovation, and the trends of the coming seasons.

The Amato Daniele brand was born in 2012 from the passion for leather goods of this ‘son of art’, from his desire to create something unique in terms of refined design, attention to detail and quality craftsmanship.

 Worth and impact in the Fashion Industry

We asked the start-ups taking part in the ERS & Gardabags Innovation Village Retail what they mean by true ‘innovation’, how the sector is evolving and what they would like to see revolutionise the retail sector.

The event in Riva del Garda is not only the meeting of national and international supply and demand, albeit of great importance, but is also the place to establish information, share and forge professional relationships.

On the occasion of Milan Design Week last April, Levi's presented an exhibition of archive garments at the Spazio delle Culture at MUDEC in Milan.

Designed in Germany but proudly produced in India, Be Free trainers make their debut at Expo Riva Schuh (Hall B1 St. E14 - Park Exports) with their "slow fashion" philosophy of quality and comfort for all occasions of the day.

From April 19th to April 22th, Arsutoria has been to Jinjiang International Exposition China