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“This is the moment of coherence and responsibility”
Two letters, two invitations to respect commitments and embark on the path of recovery once the virus has been defeated. The letter from the president of Confindustria Boccia and the other one from the entrepreneur Baggio, at the head of Siretessile.
Siro Badon: going beyond fairs, an association at the service of entrepreneurs
On the occasion of the Conferedazione Moda conference in Milan, at the Università Bocconi, on 26 June, we met up with the President of Assocalzaturifici, Siro Badon. In the interview that follows, he presents an outline of his tenure and discusses themes like sustainability, training, internationalisation, ‘Made in’, and Micam.
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Not bright conjuncture for the sector: 2018 first 9 month data
This is what emerged from the sample survey conducted by the Research Centre of Confindustria Moda for Assocalzaturifici on the first nine months of 2018. Months in which national production experienced a further drop of -2.4% in its volumes, while -5% was registered in the third quarter alone. From January to August 2018, ISTAT export […]
Where worldwide footwear is headed
2017, a year without especially significant results for worldwide footwear, but with a few small surprises and a constant rebalancing between East and West. This is what emerges from the “World Footwear Yearbook 2018” report promoted by Portuguese Shoes.
GreenSole, even shoes have a second chance
The Indian company has developed a very efficient system to recover used and “throw-away” shoes to turn them into new models donated to those who still walk barefoot.
Fimma thinks about wide-ranging sustainability
The Brianza-based company has purchased a hybrid car to replace two old company vehicles and has installed a charging station for electric cars in the carpark of its factory.
Finproject is growing, even in terms of sustainability
Finproject is growing, also thanks to acquisitions, and is preparing the landing on the stock market, but without forgetting the centrality of the sustainability theme.
The infinite wardrobe of DressYouCan
The tale of Caterina Maestro, founder of the Milan showroom where it is possible to rent and share the fashion of your dreams.
Conceria Montebello presents “2067” and “The Core”: excellence and research for more than 50 years
The celebrations tying the past and future of the Vicentino tannery together continue with the new “2067” collection for Fall-Winter 2018/2019 that pays tribute to the creative project designed to celebrate the company’s fiftieth anniversary, while at the same time offering a recap of the brand’s DNA through the new The Core service.
Kinuya Indigo
At its first participation in an international trade fair, the Japanese company won the APLF Award for its beautiful indigo-coloured leather.
Numero Uno by IO
The original design of the Numero Uno collection aims at winning over the American public so it will have a success story to tell the Asian public.
An integrated approach for a more sustainable footwear
The global trends have impact in the fashion industry, including footwear, and have to be integrated in the development of new products. The market is changing as well as the preferences and behaviour of consumers. The consumer of today have access to much more information, is more demanding and looks for fashion, difference, comfort and sustainable consumer goods.
