The recent editions of MICAM and MIPEL closed up with more than 20,000 visitors across both shows, and organisers said this figure confirms their role as the international footwear and fashion hubs.
Among the visiting countries, the strongest performances came from France, Spain, Germany, Belgium and Greece, while outside the EU the leading markets were Japan and the United States.
The event hosted 795 brands, including 402 international and 393 Italian companies.
“This edition of MICAM sends us a clear and encouraging signal: the footwear industry is able to respond intelligently to the challenges of the global market, transforming complexity into opportunities for growth and innovation,” said Giovanna Ceolini, President of MICAM and Assocalzaturifici.
“MICAM is not just a trade show: it is a dynamic platform for business and strategic vision, a space where Italian manufacturing excellence engages with emerging trends, new technologies and the distribution models of the future.”
Special attention was given to the event’s forward-looking content, starting with the new layout developed as part of the industrial plan carried out with KPMG, aimed at enhancing the visitor experience and highlighting innovation and the supply chain. Among the most appreciated features was the MICAM Next area, with seminars organised in collaboration with WIRED Italia and the fashion shows.
There was also strong interest in M&M – The Hub, the space dedicated to training and advanced manufacturing, where the MICAM Academy and craft workshops curated by Arsutoria School attracted over 500 students during the three days of the event. From a strategic perspective, the event is part of the Fashion Link Milano project, an integrated ecosystem designed to strategically connect brands, buyers and professionals through a coordinated experience across all the involved trade fairs, including Milano Fashion & Jewels, MIPEL and TheOneMilano.
The next edition of MICAM – 102 – will take place on 13-15 September 2026, back at Fieramilano Rho.
