Number 09

THE MARKET CONFIRMS ITS TANTRUM-THROWING ATTITUDE AN PROVES INNOVATION TO BE AND EVOLUTION AND CULTURAL INPUT. THE CONCRETENESS OF STYLISTIC TRENDS FOR WINTER 19/20 IS SHOWN AND THE CAPACITY TO CREATE “IDEAL OPPORTUNITIES TO COMPARE THE NETWORK” ISN’T MISSING. WELCOME TO MOST INTERNATIONAL AND DYNAMIC BUSINESS SHOW FOR THE SUPPLYING SEGMENT OF THE FASHION AND LUXURY INDUSTRY

Manifattura di Domodossola, a traditional exhibitor at Lineapelle for over 25 years, is about to expand with woven leather and bags

Their business is further growing, expanding from semi-finished products to luxury accessories. They have also doubled their participation in the fair events, as they joined, for the first time, Mipel 114, the leather goods international exhibition, held on 16-19 September, in addition to their traditional participation in Lineapelle95 (scheduled on 25-27 September). They have been […]

Lineapelle 95, day 1: the fashion system gathers in Milan looking for stability. “Market is enigmatic; we need to look into it”

Lineapelle 95th edition kicks off at Fieramilano Rho (25-27 September) after the closing, about a week ago, of the finished products fairs, namely Micam and Mipel. Likewise, some fashion events, such as TheOneMilano, White and Super, have just (24 hours ago) said goodbye to their visitors. Conversely, the fashion week bustling shows are still underway. […]

Number 08

PRODUCTS AND STYLES. THE MARKETPLACE AND ITS IMPLICATIONS. INNOVATION AND ITS LIMITS. LINEAPELLE (SEPTEMBER 25TH TO 27TH), MICAM AND MIPEL (SEPTEMBER 16TH TO 19TH) BRING TOGETHER IN MILAN THE GLOBAL OPERATORS OF THE LEATHER CHAIN, AND DRAW THE LUXURY INDUSTRY OF TOMORROW

A few figures about Micam and Mipel: 45,424 visitors (lots of Chinese) showed up at the footwear fair, 13,000 at the leather goods exhibition

Let’s have a look at a few figures about Micam and Mipel, which concluded yesterday. Let’s begin with footwear. 45,424 visitors, of whom 27,272 coming from foreign countries and 18,152 from Italy, showed up at Micam 86th edition. Attendance of visitors has been in line with September 2017 edition, and number has gone up, +2,7%, […]

Number 03

FASHION BRANDS (ALMOST ALL OF THEM) GO UP. LEATHER GOODS ARE DOING WELL, AND SNEAKERS ARE ON TOP. BUSINESS IS MOVING, TO OTHER DIRECTIONS THOUGH. SINCE NOT ALL BRANDS ARE IN A GOOD SHAPE, PROVISIONS FOR BAGS DECREASE A GREAT DEAL AND SUCCESS OF SPORTWEAR PUTS PRESSURE ON PRICES AGAIN. FASHION DEMANDS FOR CLOSER SERVICES. MILAN SENDS COMFORTING MESSAGES TO TANNING INDUSTRY, URGING IT TO FIND NEW SOLUTIONS THOUGH.

Number 02

IT PARADES FROM PARIS AND NEW YORK RUNWAYS TO FLORENCE AND MILAN EXHIBITIONS. SAME GOES FOR INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY TRADE FAIRS AND ASIAN FASHION TRENDS. THE BRANDS’ MANUFACTURING INVESTMENTS AND THEIR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE EVIDENCE OF THAT. IT DRIVES NEW EXHIBITION EVENTS. LEATHER ACCESSORIES ARE A MUST-HAVE, FOR MEN TOO. THE BAG STAR TWINKLES MORE AND MORE UP IN THE FASHION SKY

Number 07

THERE IS THE MARKETING PROGRAMS BY BIG AND LUXURY BRANDS. GLOBAL ONES, TO BE SPECIFIC. THE ITALIAN LEATHER INDUSTRY IS DOING THE DEEDS, AND HAVING TO DEAL WITH THE CONSEQUENT COSTS. BUT IT ISN’T GIVEN ANY MERIT FOR DOING SO FROM THE PUBLIC. IT IS THE MEDIA’S AND THE INDUSTRIAL’S SHORT-CIRCUIT REGARDING SUSTAINABILITY. AND ACCORDING TO CLAUDIO MARENZI, (PRETTY MUCH) “A HOAX”

The numbers say that the positive feeling at theMicam and Mipel are real: number of visitors growing, with Russians are coming back into the fold

The positive feelings of operators regarding visitors at theMicam are proven by the numbers, with 47,187 visitors they saw a rise of 5.6% in the number compared to the September 2016 edition. 27,880 visitors were foreign (+5%), and 19,307 Italian (+6.5%). Russia is pulling the weight, with 32% more visitors than the previous edition, and […]

Lineapelle will join the Beauty Expo in the works next September: the leather fair takes part in Milan super Fashion Week with side events

Lineapelle joins the Beauty Expo. A side event, though, since materials and finished product exhibitions don’t go hand in hand timewise. Still Lineapelle, the Italian and international leather top fair, will embellish the “Super Fashion Week “, on the agenda next September. Save the date then: next September, for the first time, Milan Fashion Week […]

theMicam and Mipel register an increase in interest from Russia and South Korea

The turnout at these two trade events – theMicam and Mipel – reported a 5% increase in visitors compared to February 2016 event. During the four days of the event, 44,610 people, including about 26,500 from abroad (+ 8%), visited the fair. The greatest increase involved visitors from South Korea (+ by 53%) followed by […]

The return of the Italians: 10,000 visitors to Mipel, signs of recovery from Italy

Organisers interpret it as a positive sign: in Italy we are witnessing a recovery (albeit still modest) in domestic consumption. Of the 10,000 buyers that flocked to the stands at Mipel, the leather goods fair that closed its doors yesterday after four days of activity, the slight prevalence of Italian visitors was apparent. “The exhibitors […]

The holidays are over, let the exhibitions commence! Here is the calendar for September

Now that the holidays are over, in September, the companies in the tanning industry are set to experience an extremely busy month, packed with exhibitions. Here are some of the most important dates, some of which are currently ongoing, or have already ended: Sapica León, 30 August–2 September; All China Leather Exhibition Shanghai, 31 August–2 […]