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Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags

Event Preview / Riva Schuh and Gardabags

25 May 2026

4 minutes

Trade events have always been where ideas meet commerce, but a fair that puts start-ups at its centre is making a deliberate argument about where the industry's priorities now lie.

AI Adoption in Footwear Has Tripled Since 2020, Reshaping Design, Production and Retail at Every Level

Artificial intelligence has moved from experimentation to operational use across footwear and leather goods, with adoption among OECD companies tripling between 2020 and 2025. The tenth Innovation Village Retail at Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags in June 2026 brings together nearly 90 start-ups spanning 3D modelling, fit technology, mass customisation, digital product passports and returns reduction.

Staff Writer

PRESS RELEASE / Event

20 April 2026

2 minutes

Boccioni translated speed into sculptural form. Iris van Herpen creates garments that appear fluid, almost water-like. Both share the same goal: giving shape to the intangible.

Light, Material, Movement and Time: Four Trends Shaping the Next Season

RIVA DEL GARDA, ITALY: From contemporary art to fashion products, four themes — SHINE ON, RIPPLE, PRISM and PATINA — anticipate consumer trends across footwear, bags, leather goods and sneakers. In Riva del Garda, from 13 to 16 June 2026, the Area Highlights will present them to industry professionals through dedicated events, curated in...