The 100th edition of Lineapelle closes with + 73% of foreign visitors, finally putting the pandemic behind it.

The 100th edition of the International Exhibition of leathers, accessories, components, fabrics, synthetics and models that was held at Fiera Milano Rho, from 20 to 22 September, reiterated that it represents a certainty for the fashion, luxury and of design.

The event closed with 1,134 exhibitors and a volume of visitors 32% higher than the edition, by virtue of the + 73% of arrivals from abroad which add up to + 10% from Italy. Specifically, there was a strong growth in the presence of buyers from the United States, India, Mexico, Turkey and from all the main European markets, in particular from France, the United Kingdom, Portugal and Spain.

The 100th edition of Lineapelle was particularly rich in ideas, contents and perspectives and, with a significant drop in the average age of visitors, also gives hope for the future of the event. With an eye to the future, the Trend Areas with their Possible Worlds also celebrated the return to luminous finishes that reflect the new virtual and interactive dimension of the Metaverse.

Particular attention was also paid to the circularity of Italian leather both through the exhibition The Beauty of the Italian Tanning Industry and with the return of the Green Theater which hosted an instant talk schedule on innovation and sustainability lasting half an hour.

LINEAPELLE 100 also reiterated its desire to network by taking place in synergy with the Milanese fashion fairs, united by the hashtag #finallytogether: Micam, Mipel, TheOneMilano, Simac Tannig Tech, Homi and DaTe.

The next appointment with Lineapelle Milano is set from 21 to 23 February 2023 for the presentation of the Summer 24 collections.

Credits: facebook Lineapelle