The brand of the Wortmann group signed a licensing agreement with Meier Lederwaren to develop a line of women’s bags that completes the brand’s collection of footwear and accessories, with the aim of creating a total look. The SS2020 collection was presented with success at the last edition of Panorama in Berlin, with over 140 bag models featured.

With the assignment of responsibilities to the Vice Presidents, the Associations sets into motion the new projects in support of the sector for the 2019-2023 period.

At the Luxury Summit organised by 24Ore Business School in Milan this past June, the speeches revolved around the impact of technological development on purchasing behaviour and new brand strategies, with a place of importance also reserved for the theme of sustainability, which is increasingly understood as a concept that regards the entire supply chain, and not just the company itself. 360° sustainability, which sees inclusivity (and especially disability) as an opportunity for growth in terms of public approval and economic return.

It is with a feeling of great expectation that Italian footwear manufacturers look to the up-and-coming trade fairs in Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Russia, with La moda italiana in Almaty, La moda italiana in Kiev and Obuv mir Koži in Moscow, all areas that continue to be characterised by negative sales trends.

The “My Cities” capsule collection by Franceschetti celebrates Rome, Paris, London, Moscow, and Berlin with designer sneakers.

MICAM returns to Fieramilano from 15 to 18 September, with the main squares reconfirmed and the addition of a new important area: the launching of the Players District.

The Spanish brand that brings the Mediterranean to your feet with its espadrilles, moves forward on the issue of sustainability presenting its new ECO line.

Ferracini, the leading Brazilian brand of men’s footwear, presents a collection with innovative Float technology.

Clarks continues its collaboration with the New York Wu-Tang Clan with a musically-inspired capsule collection.

Named Birkenstock 1774, in reference to the founding year of the brand, the new Parisian showroom is located in 390 rue Saint Honoré.

After the iconic Earthkeepers boot, Timberland undertakes another sustainable project, the Brooklyn EK+ collection.

For the edition from 15 to 18 September, MICAM prepares for the debut of a new area completely dedicated to sports and outdoor footwear: the Players District.

Just in time for the release of the new Disney film “The Lion King”, which celebrates the 25th anniversary of the original film, Clarks presents footwear inspired by the young Simba.

A fair enhanced and extended to a total of three days with the intent of intercepting the new opportunities made possible by the signing of the Mercosur-EU free trade agreement: with these contents, Couromoda gets ready for its next edition from 13 to 15 January 2020 in São Paulo, Brazil.