Japanese streetwear powerhouse A Bathing Ape, better known as BAPE, is teaming up with Crocs once again for the Spring/Summer 2026 season, blending Harajuku-inspired aesthetics with everyday comfort in a bold new collaboration. This season, the duo reworks the Echo RO Clog through BAPE’s instantly recognizable COLOR CAMO lens, delivering a playful yet statement-making take […]
The India–Austria Business Forum, held at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi on April 17, 2026, marked a significant step in advancing bilateral economic ties. The event coincided with the official visit of Austrian Federal Chancellor Dr. Christian Stocker, accompanied by Federal Minister for Economy, Energy and Tourism Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer. India was represented by Union Commerce […]
New Delhi, March 31, 2026: Strengthening its focus on the upstream ecosystem, the Council for Leather Exports (CLE) has nominated Sanjay Gupta as Convenor of the Components and Allied Panel, reinforcing alignment across critical input segments of the leather and footwear value chain. He currently also heads IFCOMA. Gupta brings extensive industry experience and a […]
In a significant development underscoring the rising strategic importance of India’s non-leather footwear industry, Dharmendra Narula of Guru Kripa Enterprises (MEDIFEET) hosted Hon’ble Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh along with Hon’ble Minister of State S. P. Singh Baghel on March 20, 2026, at his manufacturing facility in Agra. The visit evolved into a high-level discussion […]
New Delhi: In a decisive and unanimous mandate, Shri Motilal Sethi has been elected as the Northern Regional Chairman of the Council for Leather Exports (CLE) at the first NRC meeting held in New Delhi on 17th March,2026. He will serve a two-year term spanning FY 2026–27 to 2027–28. Sethi steps into the role at […]
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 […]
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 […]
DIVERSIFYING WHILE STAYING TRUE TO CORE VALUES Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags confirm their role as strategic global hubs, focusing on market and product diversification in response to the new balances of Affinity Globalisation. The trade fairs are evolving towards an integrated platform model for the global volume fashion industry. Over just four days, during […]
Every organisation evolves to more effectively adapt to its environment, overcome challenges and strengthen its position. This same principle guides Riva del Garda Fierecongressi, which from 10 to 13 January 2026 will once again host Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags. The upcoming edition – which, as customary, opens the Autumn/Winter 2026–27 season – builds on […]
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