The 34th Shoes & Leather Guangzhou| IFLE – Guangzhou is back
The footwear and leather world will gather in China from 20 to 22 May 2026 to showcase the latest products from over 800 companies.
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News, updates and reports from major industry trade shows
FUTURMODA exceeds expectations
The 55th edition of the Elche Exhibition ended on 5 March with over 4,100 visitors, confirming its status as a key commercial platform for the footwear and components industry.
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Fashion Link Milano: the synergy that generates value
With a total of 46,000 visitors across 5 events (including MICAM and MIPEL), the first edition of the project demonstrated its value in promoting and developing the entire fashion supply chain.
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Fashion Link Milano: from 21 February, Fiera Milano becomes the centre of the fashion world
One ticket, seven events, one shared vision: Fashion Link Milano is redrawing the map of the international trade fair business, bringing footwear, leather goods, fashion and much more under one roof.
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Growing Ecomondo, the hub of ecological transition
The 28th edition of the event has exceeded 1,700 exhibitors, with a growth of 7% in total attendante and a +10% of those abroad, for what is the most international edition ever.
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FUTURMODA 2026: Special machinery
The 55th edition of the trade fair dedicated to leather, components and machinery for the footwear and leather goods industry will be held on 4 and 5 March 2026 at the Alicante Exhibition Centre.
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Africa calls, Italy responds: machinery and technology for a continent in turmoil
With €46 million in imports and an Italian share of over 42%, the African market for leather and footwear technology continues to be a strategic growth area. To further strengthen it, Assomac and Simac Tanning Tech are building commercial and industrial bridges from Senegal to Ethiopia.
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Innovation and traceability to reduce impact
At Simac Tanning Tech 2025, a panel curated by YMPACT explored how technological innovation, data systems and new design approaches are redefining sustainability in the leather and footwear supply chains.
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ISPO changes dates and moves to Amsterdam in 2026
The leading trade fair for active sportswear and outdoor clothing will take place from 3 to 5 November and will be revamped thanks to a joint venture with the British Raccoon Media Group.
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LINEAPELLE returns from 11 to 13 February 2026 with the SS27 preview
The edition that inaugurates the new year picks up from a difficult September, which saw an inevitable drop in attendance but still stood out for the quality of the products on display and the creative drive.
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