“Not only a trade show but an experience, an irreplaceable business platform and a meeting and comparison place to rediscover the balance between the always faster fashion timings and the production and distribution needs” This is how Giovanni Laezza, General Director of Riva del Garda Fierecongressi, opened the latest edition of Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags.
The fair, held in Riva del Garda, has interpreted and presented the trends for the next winter seasons in terms of footwear and accessories, welcoming the most important players in the sector. The main thread of the entire show has been the total look trend, which created a whole among footwear and accessories, gathering over 60 exhibitors from 9 countries, not only to present new and multicultural trends to the buyers but also to create new contact and business opportunities among industry’s experts.
There were many testimonies and even more were the issues discussed. In fact, from retail to digital, the great change that these two product categories are witnessing has been a thread, without ever stop to look for new solutions to seize market opportunities while remaining in line with current trends. The trends were in fact the protagonists of the fair, which represented by a series of “style ambassadors” were exposed in order to guide the public towards what will be the must-have products of the coming seasons.
The Blonde Salad went to spy for you all the news of the coming seasons to spill out an IN&OUT vade-mecum you shouldn’t miss. Take notes and the next trends will no longer be a secret!
IN: Camperos and ankle boots with elongated shapes – they are perfect with both skinny jeans and more sophisticated outfits. Cool Tip: choose them lacquered and with golden metal elements.
OUT: Oxford shoes – boring and not very cool.
IN: Platform and combat boots – the rock touch that never hurts.
OUT: Stiletto heel – the next seasons will breathe the ’90s air, yes to heels with more powerful lines and shapes.
IN: High leg boots – both in summer and winter, with heels or without is the “outfit’s savior” for every occasion.
OUT: Trapeze bags – resist… unless it’s a Kelly!
IN: Leather maxi bags with fringes – cool tip: must haves if in the shades of mustard and different tones of beige. Combined with camperos and Texan boots they create a total look worthy of the most updated fashionistas.
OUT: Monocolor and linear shapes- especially if we talk about bags, remember that the more they’re particular the more they glam up the most anonymous outfits.
IN: Tartan and animalier – the trendiest patterns of this season, will continue to remain on the faves podium.
OUT: Pastel palettes, choose fluorescent colors instead.
IN: Sneakers and belt bags – if there’s a certainty in life is that the sporty chic style never goes out of fashion.
