Through a new four-part video series, Burberry and global esports organisation Gen.G have come together to champion women and the importance of inclusivity in the gaming industry as part of Gen.G’s NetWork: Inspire programme.
Micam Milano 94: closing impressions
International footwear show MICAM Milano and international leather goods and fashion accessories showcase Mipel joined forces with TheOneMilano, featuring Haute-à-Porter (part of the Confindustria Moda galaxy) and HOMI Fashion&Jewels Exhibition, an event focusing on quality jewellery and accessories, all held on overlapping dates to attract top-level buyers from all over the world, making all the events a great success. 35,470 professional dealers attended the fashion trade fairs held this month at fieramilano – Rho (+20% more than in March 2022).
Plenty of space was dedicated to the quality Italian footwear that is so popular abroad, sustainability projects for an increasingly responsible industry, initiatives aimed at showcasing young talents, and strong representation of international brands at the fashion trade fairs, which abounded in creativity and new trends with a pinch of glamour, anticipating the styles of the future. A packed programme of workshops and events ensured that the trade fairs offered not only concrete opportunities for buyers to conclude deals but a chance to assess new developments on the market and learn more about issues of current relevance to the fashion industry. These trade fairs represent only a part of the #finallytogether project, designed to boost the fashion industry by working together on joint promotional initiatives.
In addition to the events that have just concluded, last week saw the close of DaTe – Shaping Avantgarde in Florence, an event focusing on cutting-edge eyewear, attracting 1500 professional visitors. The final events of the season organised by the #finallytogether group open today at fieramilano: Lineapelle, an international trade fair for leather, accessories and footwear components, leather goods, clothing, and furnishings, began with a dynamic atmosphere and plenty of high expectations.
Also held recently are Simac Tanning Tech, an international showcase of machinery and technologies for the footwear, leather goods and tanning industries, and Mipel lab, an innovative trade fair format created by Assopellettieri to bring together supply and demand for the Italian leather goods.
MICAM Milano 94 upcoming edition
The coming edition of MICAM Milano will be opening soo under the slogan #finallytogether, 1,012 brands, 54% from Italy and 46% from abroad (+23% over March 2022), will meet with buyers from all over the world at fieramilano (Rho) between 18 and 20 September, confirming the importance of MICAM Milano not only as the biggest footwear show but the biggest post-pandemic fashion show in the world. The Italian footwear industry continues to recover, recording further growth in sales (+14.5%) and in domestic consumption (+ 18.2% by value) in the first half of the year, following upon a total growth rate of +18.7% in 2021. But there are a number of unknowns looming on the horizon.
According to Assocalzaturifici Chair Giovanna Ceolini: “The industry as a whole has recovered significantly, but high energy costs, raw materials costs and the consequences of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine (with the value of exports to the two markets down -30%, a total drop of – 46% since the start of the war) are putting short-term growth at risk. Our member companies are satisfied with sales to North America and the main EU markets, though spring lockdowns slowed sales in China. While designer brands are performing very well, half our member companies have not yet returned to pre-Covid sales figures. We hope that MICAM will, as usual, offer a chance to take advantage of business opportunities and discover new trends and opportunities on world markets”.
MICAM will showcase S/S 2023 collections with numerous styles for men, women and children for all occasions, from the best-known international names to Italian-made excellence.
Moreover, to help buyers in the choice of the season’s bestselling footwear, MICAM has come up with the first data-driven SS23 Trends Guide: a digital guide visitors will be able to download for convenient consultation on their smartphones to discover next season’s trends and optimise their purchases, made possible by a partnership with Livetrend.
MICAMX is back (pav. 1 stand H09), a meeting and convention area focusing on innovation, featuring numerous presentations in four main concept areas: trends & materials, sustainability, art fashion heritage & future and the future of retail. MICAMX will, as always, represent the common thread running through all MICAM content, produced with the help of internationally prominent guests, best practice and prestigious testimonials from all over the world. The issue of sustainability will also be the focus of the MICAM Sustainability Lab, an area powered by VCS (pav. 3 stand K11), the first sustainability certification mark for the footwear industry, focusing on an important project launched in March: VCS verified & certified steps. This mark is granted to enterprises that undertake a process of assessment, measurement and, above all, improvement of their performance in key areas of corporate sustainability on the basis of internationally recognised standards.
MICAM STARTUP: THE FUTURE IS HERE MICAM never stops looking forward to the future, and this edition features a Start Up area (pav. 1 stand H12) showcasing emerging new excellence: young Italian footwear makers with an optimistic outlook who express their revolutionary ideas through footwear and fashion.
Under a partnership with Italian Artisan (pav. 1 stand F11), the B2B platform connecting quality Italian manufacturers with international brands and retailers, “Italian Artisan Heroes – the ultimate manufacturing tradition” is back to underline the true essence of Italian craftsmanship. “We’re proud to continue working with Assocalzaturifici and MICAM,” says Italian Artisan founder David Clementoni. “This year, we are really putting ourselves on the line with an innovative stand in which technological evolution amplifies spaces and opportunities for our producers, who continue to be the focus of our corporate mission.”
The Emerging Designers area (pav. 1 stand F09 G10) will feature 12 up-and-coming designers from all over the world. The new designers’ talent is clearly visible in the styles they propose, which range from a return to ancient traditions to cutting-edge experimentation with forms and materials, in an original style, with a focus on sustainability abounding in inspiration from cultures all over the world.
Neonyt to take place as a B2B format in Düsseldorf from January 2023
From Paris, via Berlin, to Frankfurt and now worldwide. Over the last two decades since its launch, Neonyt has developed into the most important B2B community platform for fashion, sustainability and innovation. The international fashion business is big, as is the responsibility of the event as an order platform and trend spotter in the sustainability sector, and the interest in the brand around the world. Messe Frankfurt has recognised the potential of Neonyt as a beacon and pioneer, and plans to roll out the event internationally. The next German edition of this B2B event will be held in Düsseldorf from 28 to 30 January 2023.
Neonyt will take place as a B2B event in Düsseldorf from January 2023. Additional satellite events around the world are also in planning. Messe Frankfurt is taking the first step in Germany in cooperation with Igedo Company, which means: Igedo has assumed immediate responsibility for the operative planning and implementation of Neonyt in Düsseldorf. Since being founded in 1949, Igedo has gathered an extraordinary degree of expertise in the fashion sector and, with its events in Düsseldorf, plays a firmly established role on the international order scene at least twice a year.
In future, Neonyt will be held as a licence event concurrently with the FASHN ROOMS in the fashion metropolis of Düsseldorf, thus making Neonyt part of a successful international combination of some 600 international brands. The strictly sustainable spectrum to be seen at Neonyt will be held alongside the Agencies & Premium Brands (Showroom Concept), Avantgarde, Design & Contemporary and Accessories & Shoes segments of Fashn Rooms. This will benefit not only exhibitors and trade visitors because Fashn Rooms in Düsseldorf is also renowned for its content-creator segment, which is in line with the community DNA of Neonyt and offers significant potential as a multiplier.
“We are delighted that the Igedo Company is joining forces with us”, says Olaf Schmidt. “Neonyt and its cross-sector community are in very good company in Düsseldorf, which will be of great benefit to the trade-fair landscape and the sustainable textile and fashion scene – this is where expertise and professionalism meet innovative spirit and stability.”
The success of ‘Neonyt Lab’, the first direct-to-consumer (D2C event), which attracted visitors from 22 countries in June 2022, has encouraged Messe Frankfurt to hold more events of this kind in Frankfurt. The internationalisation of the brand and the decision to hold Neonyt as a B2B event in Düsseldorf in the future will by no means result in a lack of commitment to Frankfurt.
Mulberry chair Godfrey Davis to step down
Mulberry chair, Godfrey Davis is stepping down at the end of September 2022.
Davis first joined the label in 1987 as finance director before moving his way up the ranks to become joint chief executive officer and chair in 2002.
“It has been a privilege to hold the position of chairman of this iconic British luxury brand,” Davis said in a release. “Over the past decade Mulberry has continued to innovate and thrive, resonating with a growing global consumer base that desires sustainable, quality craftsmanship.”
Andrew Christopher Roberts, currently a non-executive director at Mulberry, will take up the position of non-executive chairman from September 30, at which point he will resign from the audit and nominations and remuneration committees of the board.
Supreme Women&Men Munich August 2022 edition with strong order closing
Supreme Women&Men Munich, which closed its doors earlier this month, can be described as one of the most successful editions. Retailers were open to new collections and, above all, the majority was optimistic. For the majority of retailers, the platform represents the end of the season’s orders, but this edition was characterized by strong business with new customers.
A new generation of retailers is growing up. These are not necessarily located in the big cities, but mainly in smaller towns and cities and place a strong emphasis on individuality and personal interaction. Without doubt, the topic Made in Europe, which is practiced by the majority of the exhibitors, plays a very important role for the traders. individual retailers. Sustainability and quality are set as selection criteria for the product ranges.
Aline Müller-Schade, Managing Director of The Supreme Group: “The change in the retail landscape is clearly noticeable. It is not working the way it used to. The new generation of retailers is positioning themselves quite differently. We are pleased that so many new retailers have found their way to Munich.”
Burberry x Gen.G on women & importance of inclusivity in gaming industry
In Episode 1: ‘My platform is my power’, Gamer, content creator and host Emily Mei is joined by esports entrepreneur and founder of Enlight Eunice Chen, streamer and cosplayer Krystalogy and Burberry’s Vice President of Brand Protection Melissa Roth Mendez.
From being a force for change – big or small – to dealing with toxic online environments, our panel unpacks the idea that platforms have unmatched power in creating real change for the future, all the while posing the question: who are the women championing change in the industry, and more importantly – could it already be you?
Stone Island Stellina
Stone Island Stellina: A series of garments branded with the small star embroidery, a recurring feature in past collections, now typifying a range of products with clean lines and urban performance.
The outerwear pieces are made in O-COTTON/R-NYLON TELA WITH PRIMALOFT INSULATION TECHNOLOGY: a lightweight canvas weave fabric with a matte appearance. Padded with an inner layer of PrimaLoft Gold P.U.R.E™, an exclusive 100% post-consumer recycled blend.
The embroidery can also be found in other product categories: sweatshirts, polo shirts, pants and wool beanies.
Photo Credit :https://londonfashionweek.co.uk
Raf Simons to make LWF debut this September 2022
A provisional schedule for this year’s London Fashion Week in September 2022 has been released and announced that Raf Simons will be making his LFW debut with his Spring/Summer 2023 collection.
Burberry x Gen.G on women & importance of inclusivity in gaming industry
Through a new four-part video series, Burberry and global esports organisation Gen.G have come together to champion women and the importance of inclusivity in the gaming industry as part of Gen.G’s NetWork: Inspire programme.
In Episode 1: ‘My platform is my power’, Gamer, content creator and host Emily Mei is joined by esports entrepreneur and founder of Enlight Eunice Chen, streamer and cosplayer Krystalogy and Burberry’s Vice President of Brand Protection Melissa Roth Mendez.
From being a force for change – big or small – to dealing with toxic online environments, our panel unpacks the idea that platforms have unmatched power in creating real change for the future, all the while posing the question: who are the women championing change in the industry, and more importantly – could it already be you?
Giovanna Ceolini appointed Acting Chair of Assocalzaturifici
Giovanna Ceolini has been appointed acting Chair of Assocalzaturifici. In the wake of former Chair Siro Badon’s recent resignation, art.12, paragraph 6 of the Assocalzaturifici Articles of Association specifies that “in the event of advance resignation from the post of Chair, the most senior Vice Chair in terms of age will temporarily serve as acting Chair until the procedures for election of a new Chair can be completed”. Giovanna Ceolini has therefore been designated Chair, and accepted the appointment; in addition to matters of ordinary administration, she will oversee the establishment of the Appointment Commission.
“I hope to count on the support of the entire organisational structure and all our members in getting through this difficult time,” says Ceolini. “In the midst of these troubling times, as industry slowly recovers from the effects of the pandemic, we are preparing for an outstanding edition of MICAM that will confirm the event’s status as an essential business opportunity and economic driver for the entire footwear industry, which plays a leading role in Italian manufacturing industry”.
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