MIPEL 128 at the starting blocks

From 7 to 9 September 2025, the leading international event for leather goods and accessories fashion previews returns to Pavilions 1 and 3 of Fiera Milano-Rho, in conjunction with MICAM Milano.

The 128th edition of MIPEL will exceptionally bring forward its dates, breaking with the traditional overlap with other fashion system trade fairs (Milano Fashion&Jewels, Lineapelle and TheOne Milano), due to the work that will be carried out on the exhibition centre in view of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

With a highly qualified audience and over 200 brands presenting their spring-summer 2026 collections, MIPEL is a crossroads of trends, inspiration and unmissable business opportunities for professionals. Thanks to the support of the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) – through its international buyer incoming project – 23 selected professionals from 10 countries will be present.

The fair will be enriched by special projects and areas such as Drink & Deals, informal networking opportunities designed to encourage the exchange of ideas and business opportunities in a convivial atmosphere. MIPEL Factory will also be back in Hall 3, a veritable interactive laboratory where artisan excellence dialogues with the most advanced technological innovations, created in collaboration with Arsutoria and some of the leading companies in leather goods technology and supplies.

Also in Hall 3 will be the Trend Area, dedicated to the key trends for the SS2026 season, through a selection of bags and accessories that fully represent their essence.  The Italian Startup Project is also back, a space dedicated to a selection of promising young Italian brands that have distinguished themselves for their creativity, contemporary vision and ability to create products that meet market needs.  Finally, Showcase Milano will be back, the space where design meets research and craftsmanship.

The international vocation of the event is also expressed through its partnership with VIAMADEINITALY, the digital platform that connects over 24,000 buyers with Italian producers of excellence, offering Italian companies present at MIPEL an exclusive showcase and cutting-edge digital tools.

Finally, another sign of openness to the world comes from The Eastern Edge, the area inside Pavilions 3 and 5 dedicated to companies from emerging markets such as India, China and Pakistan, which – together with exhibitors from over 18 countries – contribute to making the fair a privileged observatory on global trends and developments in the sector.