Sneaker loafers had their moment. Now sneaker heels are stepping into the spotlight. Onitsuka Tiger has reimagined its iconic Mexico 66 silhouette as a kitten-heel design, unveiled during its Fall 2026 runway show. Although the concept of a sneaker combined with a heel may seem unconventional, the move aligns with current fashion trends. The Mexico […]
The 101st edition of MICAM and the 129th edition of MIPEL has concluded at Fieramilano Rho, welcoming over 20,000 visitors, 54% international and 46% Italian. Among the visiting countries, the strongest performances came from France, Spain, Germany, Belgium and Greece, while outside the EU the leading markets were Japan and the United States. “A dynamic […]
Set to run from 22–24 February 2026 at Rho Fiera Milano, MICAM is reinforcing its role as a strategic meeting ground for the global footwear industry. The upcoming edition is expected to draw an expanded int ernational audience, with organisers reporting that incoming buyer numbers have doubled compared to previous editions. The surge follows targeted […]
The European Union has introduced new rules to stop companies from destroying unsold apparel, clothing accessories, and footwear, aiming to cut waste and carbon emissions. Currently, an estimated 4-9% of unsold textiles are destroyed, generating around 5.6 million tonnes of CO₂ annually. Under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), large companies will face a […]
By Puran Dawar, Chairman, Development Council for Footwear & Leather Industry The India-USA Trade Deal is one for which Indian industry had been eagerly waiting particularly to understand whether it would meaningfully benefit labour-intensive sectors or remain skewed toward capital-intensive industries. It is well recognised that the United States, with just about 3% of the […]
Noida, 27 January 2026: Precision timing, polished intent and a shared appetite for scale defined the minute to minute engagement between the Indian footwear ecosystem and a visiting Vietnam delegation at the Footwear Design and Development Institute. Hosted at Footwear Design & Development Institute in association with IFCOMA, the meeting demonstrated how industry diplomacy works best when it […]
India and the European Union have officially wrapped up negotiations for a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a decisive upgrade in one of India’s most strategic economic relationships. Framed as a modern, rules-based pact, the agreement is designed to meet today’s supply-chain anxieties, geopolitical jitters, and the not-so-small ambition of deeper market integration between the world’s […]
Anta Sports Products Ltd has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 29.06 percent stake in Puma SE from Groupe Artemis, marking one of the most significant cross-border moves in the global sportswear industry in recent years. Valued at €1.5 billion ($1.78 billion), the transaction positions Anta as Puma’s largest shareholder and underscores its ambition […]
12–14 March 2026 | Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre by S&A If the global leather industry had a calendar with red-circled dates, APLF Leather would sit right at the top – bold, underlined and impossible to ignore. Returning from 12 to 14 March 2026, this three-day international fair once again positions itself as the definitive […]
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