By now it is clear and obvious, the world of footwear structures can no longer ignore the issues of sustainability, the constant and incremental search for new materials, whether they are of organic or recycled origin. Almost all of the innovative designs proposed for the upcoming fall winter 2023/24 have emphasized environmental friendliness. If we look at the aesthetic themes emphasized, thick and important bottoms designed specially to accompany the new wave of boots that will undoubtedly invade future winter storefronts jump out at us. But the theme of the height of the bottoms and their solid and massive appearance remains well anchored even in the low models, whether sneakers or loafers. Colors and graphics, a theme usually unaccustomed for the cold months, are instead making their way into the 2023s. Beware the graphics are also going to invade the territories of elegance, which is unlikely to be expressed in minimalist tones.
January 2023
Inside Arsutoria Magazine you will find the latest industry news, photo galleries with shoe, bag and material trends, and interviews with professionals and experts in the world of footwear and leather goods.
The Minister of Business and Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso, explained very well the challenges facing the fashion world with respect to the issue of sustainability: "We are facing a polarized market."
For Arsutoria, the workshop School, openness and permeability with respect to the industrial world, and not only, of footwear and handbags has always been a given, as the next pages show: participation in international workshops, competitions, fashion shows, visits to important names in fashion, such as Hugo Boss, in-depth classroom seminars held by renowned brands. These are all opportunities for openness and growth for the students, who thus have the chance to add a set of experiences of incalculable value to their already rich course of study.
With Maria Vittoria Brustia, president of Assomac and the Simac Tanning Tech event, we assess the challenges facing the industry, sometimes with urgency. Also in this special, le il report technological innovations proposed by exhibiting companies at Simac Tanning Tech.
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