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PLAYERS DISTRICT: BACK IN PLAY FOR A BOOMING BUSINESS SECTOR

Thursday, January 16, 2020 - 11:50English

In line with market trends and a growing demand on the part of buyers, the area dedicated to sports and outdoor shoes is back again Milan, 16 January 2020 - After its highly successful debut, the PLAYERS DISTRICT - the area specifically created inside MICAM Milano to provide the variegated world of outdoor and sports shoes with its own exclusive space - will be back at the forthcoming edition of the international trade show, to be held at the Fiera Milano from 16 to 19 February 2020. The PLAYERS DISTRICT is a clear reflection of market trends which indicate that the sports footwear segment is expanding rapidly: in the first nine months of 2019 Italian families, in fact, spent 3.4% more on this type of shoe compared with the same period in 2018, for a total of 750 million Euros in value and 15.4 million pairs sold, +3.0% (source: Confindustria Moda - Italian Federation of Textiles, Fashion and Accessories- based on data from Sita Ricerca). A further consolidation, therefore, following an increase of over 5% in both expenditure and quantity recorded at the end of 2018. Along with sneakers, the sports sector is the only one to show an increase in sales on the domestic market, which has been undergoing a long period of stagnation.

EXPO RIVA SCHUH & GARDABAGS: TWO EVENTS WITH AN INTERNATIONAL, TRAINING-LED PROFILE

Thursday, January 16, 2020 - 08:30English

The exhibition draws to a close with stable results that meet the organisers’ expectations, for this, the 93rd edition of Expo Riva Schuh and the 4th edition of Gardabags, events dedicated to volume footwear and leather goods, boasting an increasingly international and training-led identity. “During the four days of the trade fair, we have welcomed a targeted audience of professionals and once again we have proved to be the reference point for the volume footwear sector, able to offer, thanks to Gardabags, a complete and integrated business experience for leather goods”– states theChairman of Riva del Garda Fierecongressi, Roberto Pellegrini. “Astrong international vocation emerges as the key strength of the two events: indeed, in over 40 years of the history of Expo Riva Schuh, we have developed a policy of allegiance and relationships with the various players in the market, to the point where we involve companies and buyers from every corner of the world.”

EXPO RIVA SCHUH & GARDABAGS – WOMEN’S TRENDS - MEN’S TRENDS - CHILDREN’S TRENDS

Tuesday, January 14, 2020 - 14:35English

EXPO RIVA SCHUH &GARDABAGS – WOMEN’S TRENDS The 90s are back at Expo Riva Schuh, thanks in particular to the army boot style,the absolute stars amongst ladies’ footwear: comfortable and incredibly versatile, ideal for a variety of looks and the basis for creating fashionable outfits with a touch of nostalgic punk. Ankle boots are the must-have for the Autumn/Winter 2021 season,from the classic, timeless biker style, to a come-back forCamperos from the old wild west,featuring long, pointed toes and snakeskin designs, as well as padded boots,where furry wool blends perfectly with contrasting materials to take on the coldest days of the year, yet never sacrificing style. Heelsare no longer merely synonymous with femininity, but also represent personality, thanks to the most unusual geometric shapes and strong, bright colours ….an accessory sure to add that extra touch to your outfit. Comfortable, versatile footwear to be worn for all sorts of occasions and to show off a total 90s revival look.

MICAM’S NEW THEME, STORY-TELLING AND CREATIVITY

Monday, January 13, 2020 - 11:41English

#micamtales are the new protagonists of the international shoe exhibition: the theme for 2020 - “MICAM in Wonderland” Creativity, dreams and genius: MICAM, the shoe industry’s leading international fair, is poised to transform the world of footwear into a fantasy universe imbued with the enchanted atmosphere of the world’s most famous fairy-tales. The creative idea and direction were curated by the MM Company, with accounting by Laureri Associates, and the theme will accompany the trade show over the coming editions. MICAM’s #micamtales aim to portray the fantastic world of creativity through a collection of fairy-tales ‘to wear’, revisited in a contemporary key.

Side Events - Gallery FASHION - International Fashion Tradeshow SHOWROOM CONCEPT - 25 – 27 January 2020 24 – 28 January 2020

Wednesday, January 8, 2020 - 22:29English

Saturday, 25 January 2020 Talks by the VDMD (Association of German Fashion and Textile Designers) PERSONALISÉ – FUTURE.CONCEPT for 2021 10:30 am – ‘Alte Schmiedehallen’, Pump Room Speakers: Mara Michel, CEO of the VDMD, Head of the VDMD Trend Research Team, CEO of .futurize dietrendagentur and Antoine Doubacis, CEO of The Patternclub design source UG As the new decade dawns, people want to be acknowledged for their own unique personality, individuality and diversity on a deeper level. To reflect this, there will be four exciting subject areas. With the help of pictures, Mara Michel will be explaining how product design can be adapted to the new requirements and how digitalisation can be embedded in 4.0 and 3D. Antoine Doubacis will be demonstrating how to develop fashion concepts with the TREND.APP.

Opening Gallery FASHION - International Fashion Tradeshow SHOWROOM CONCEPT - 25 – 27 January 2020 24 – 28 January 2020

Wednesday, January 8, 2020 - 22:03English

 Further growth of SHOWROOM CONCEPT  New events added to accompanying line-up  Collaborations with trade magazines STYLE IN PROGRESS and TM TextilMitteilungen  New brands in ‘Contemporary, Design & Avantgarde’ segment “Gallery FASHION is defying the overall strained situation on the market by improving its offer even more: the SHOWROOM CONCEPT is experiencing further growth, while the accompanying line-up is offering new, informative events with German fashion magazines. In cooperation with STYLE IN PROGRESS we are offering agencies in particular a fascinating panel discussion with well-known names from the industry. Another new addition is the dialogue session held by TM TextilMitteilungen, which offers individual retail advice. We can’t wait to kickstart the season here in Düsseldorf!” Ulrike Kähler Managing Director of IGEDO Company/Project Director

EXPO RIVA SCHUH & GARDABAGS: PROGRAMME FOR DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE FASHION SYSTEM

Friday, January 3, 2020 - 10:13English

There are not many days to go until the 93rd edition of Expo Riva Schuh and the fourth edition of Gardabags, events dedicated to volume footwear and leather goods, scheduled from January 11th to 14th at the Riva del Garda exhibition centre. New this time round is a packed programme of appointments which will take place during the exhibition days, aimed at analysing the fashion system from various perspectives: from the sustainability of the production chain to the quest for new trends and even the purchasing experience.

MICAM “X” SPOTLIGHTS FOOTWEAR INNOVATION

Monday, December 16, 2019 - 19:39English

From February 2020, a new event dedicated to sustainability, materials and trends, the future of retail makes its debut at MICAM A new format aimed at exploring the transformation taking place in the shoemaking industry, from avant-garde materials to the most revolutionary consumer trends and from sustainability to new retailing methods: the “Zero Edition” of MICAM “X” will make its debut at the forthcoming edition of MICAM, the international footwear exhibition, to be held from 16 to 19 February 2020.

EXPO RIVA SCHUH & GARDABAGS: IN SYNERGY WITH THE GLOBAL FASHION SYSTEM

Thursday, December 12, 2019 - 14:37English

There is less than a month to go until the next edition of Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags, the marketplace dedicated to volume footwear and leather goods, scheduled from January 11th to 14th at the Riva del Garda Exhibition Centre. Increasingly international, informative and digital-oriented. This is the identity with which Expo Riva Schuh is getting ready to once again be the star of the worldwide volume footwear scene in just under a month’s time. It is the only event sure to guarantee a qualified business and global experience to professionals who come from over 100 different countries. The 93rd edition of Expo Riva Schuh will take place alongside Gardabags, an event dedicated to leather goods, making the exhibition truly complete.

Preview: 34th edition of CPM – COLLECTION PREMIÈRE MOSCOW

Saturday, December 7, 2019 - 21:53English

 News about international participants  NEW: ‘TextilWirtschaft’s Labels to Watch’ featuring noteworthy German brands  NEW: ‘CPM Body & Beach’ with fitness & yoga area  ‘CPM Shop & Retail Solutions’ with the latest fashion retail innovations  RFRF seminars with strategies for fashion markets of the future