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Post Show Report Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2026. Spring

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:11:51 +0300

International Exhibition for Shoes and Leather Products

24�26 March 2026, VDNH, Moscow, Russia

The 64th�edition of the International Exhibition for Shoes and Leather Products ��Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2026. Spring�� took place from 24 to 26 March 2026 at VDNH, Moscow. The event was organised by EXPOCENTRE AO. The participation of Italian companies was supported by Assocalzaturifici (Italy).

Obuv. Mir Kozhi�is an important event in the global fashion industry, which has been held since 1969. This spring�s edition provided a unique opportunity for visitors to meet with legendary global brands, most of which are represented only at this show.

During three days, buyers from 71 regions of Russia and 12 countries held talks with shoe and leather goods manufacturers, received individual offers and signed contracts for the supply of new collections, discovered new brands and trademarks, assessed the opportunities of cooperation and replenished the pool of their partners, got acquainted with the trends of the upcoming season, and adjusted their product range to meet the current needs of target audiences.

More than 80 of the world\'s leading brands of shoes, bags, finished leather goods and accessories from 6 countries��Russia, China, France, Italy, San Marino and Spain�presented new collections for the autumn-winter 2026-2027 season. The visitors paid special attention to the central display of Italian manufacturers.

Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2026. Spring is a unique business event consisting of two key salons of Bags, Leather Goods and Accessories, and Shoes. This merger provided additional opportunities for buyers to expand their product line and develop their professional business.

This edition welcomed such well-known shoe brands as�Accademia, Marino Fabiani, Loriblu, Giovanni Fabiani, Thierry Rabotin,� Dino Bigioni,�Emile, GNV Giampieronicola,�Lab Milano,�Kelton, Nila&Nila, Lucaguerrini,�Fru.it, Alberto Ciccioli, Repo+La Repo,�Donna Soft, Ninalilou, Francesco V., Alma en Pena, etc. �

The participants in the Salon of Bags, Leather Goods and Accessories were Cromia, Arcadia, Valentino Orlandi, Gironacci, Braccialini, Sara Burglar,�Roberta Gandolfi, Innue\', Vizio Collezione,�Anekke,�Pourchet, Lancaster, Piumelli, Raganella Princess, Valentino, Vintage+, La Vita Firenze, and others.

EXPOCENTRE AO and Kosygin Russian State University of Design and Technology organised the regular online�Shoes Design 2026. Spring�Festival of Young Designers. This season, the participants submitted 127 designs.�

The festival brought together new designers, students and graduates created a platform for professional dialogue and demonstration of shoe and accessory designer projects. The winners of the festival were determined based on the results of the evaluation of a professional jury, as well as an open online voting in three categories: Shoes, Accessories, and Shoes and Accessories. The results of Shoes Design 2026. Spring are available at�www.obuv-expo.ru.

We are looking forward to seeing you at Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2026. Autumn from 13 through 15 October 2026 in Pavilion No. 57 of VDNH, Moscow.

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Presentation of fashion trends of upcoming season

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:39:48 +0300

The 64th�edition of the International Exhibition for Shoes and Leather Products ��Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2026. Spring�� has opened in Pavilion 57 of VDNH, Moscow. The show is organised by EXPOCENTRE AO.

This spring edition has brought together more than 80 brands from 6 countries: Russia, China, France, Italy, San Marino, and Spain). The participation of Italian companies is officially supported by Assocalzaturifici.

The exhibitors present new collections of men\'s and ladies\' shoes, as well as a wide range of genuine leather products: bags, briefcases, purses, gloves, belts, hats and accessories for the Autumn-Winter 2026-2027 season.

During the three days of the show, its visitors will see global fashion trends, evaluate market development, and conclude cooperation agreements directly with manufacturers and official distributors. Wholesalers, retail chains and stores will be the first to place orders for shoes and leather goods for the next season.

EXPOCENTRE AO and Kosygin Russian State University of Design and Technology will hold the regular online Shoes Design 2026. Spring Festival of Young Designers. Students will submit their works to a professional jury panel and open online voting.

The show is open until 26 March.

Press�Service,�EXPOCENTRE�AO

Press Release Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2026. Spring

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:53:57 +0300

The 64th edition of the International Exhibition for Shoes and Leather Products � Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2026. Spring � will take place from 24 to 26 March 2026 in Pavilion 57 of VDNH, Moscow. It is an important event for all participants of the shoe market in Russia and the CIS countries.

The event is organised by EXPOCENTRE AO. The participation of Italian companies is supported by Assocalzaturifici (Italy).

This prestigious trade show has been held since 1969. It has established itself as an effective business platform for generating business leads and planning business for the upcoming season.

This spring edition of Obuv. Mir Kozhi will welcome more than 80 brands from 6 countries: Russia, China, France, Italy, San Marino, and Spain. The exhibitors will present new collections of men\'s and ladies\' shoes, as well as a wide range of genuine leather products: bags, briefcases, purses, gloves, belts, hats and accessories for the Autumn-Winter 2026-2027 season.

The exhibitors will include such well-known shoe brands as Accademia, Marino Fabiani, Loriblu, Giovanni Fabiani, Thierry Rabotin, Dino Bigioni, Emile, GNV Giampieronicola, Lab Milano, Kelton, Nila&Nila, Lucaguerrini, Repo, Fru.it � Alberto Ciccioli, Repo+La Repo, Donna Soft, Ninalilou, Francesco V, Alma en Pena, etc., as well as bags and leather accessories brands including Cromia, Arcadia, Valentino Orlandi, Gironacci, Braccialini, Sara Burglar, Roberta Gandolfi, Innue\', Vizio Collezione, Anekke, Pourchet, Lancaster, Piumelli, Raganella Princess, Valentino, Vintage+, La Vita Firenze, etc.

During the three days of the show, its visitors will see global fashion trends, evaluate market development, improve ways of receiving and selling products, and conclude cooperation agreements directly with manufacturers and official distributors. Wholesalers, retail chains and stores will be the first to place orders for shoes and leather goods for the next season.

EXPOCENTRE AO and Kosygin Russian State University of Design and Technology will hold the online Shoes Design 2026. Spring Festival of Young Designers. Students will submit their works to a professional jury panel and open online voting.

Opening hours:
24�25 March from 10.00 to 18.00
26 March from 10.00 to 16.00 �

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Post Show Report Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2025. Autumn

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:32:51 +0300

International Exhibition for Shoes and Leather Products

14�16 October 2025, VDNH, Moscow, Russia

The 63rd edition of the International Exhibition for Shoes and Leather Products � Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2025. Autumn � took place from 14 to 16 October 2025 in Pavilion 57 of VDNH, Moscow. The show was organised by EXPOCENTRE AO with the official support of Assocalzaturifici (Italy).

This autumn, the show was attended by buyers from 73 regions of Russia and 15 countries. Industry professionals had meetings with their partners, found new customers, studied the latest market trends, and signed contracts for the supply of products for the next season.

The exhibitors included 80 brands from Russia, Belarus, France, Italy, San Marino and Spain, who demonstrated new collections of ladies� and men\'s shoes, bags, leather goods and accessories made of leather, reflecting the current trends of the Spring/Summer 2026 season. �

As usual, the majority of exhibitors represented Italy and included such well-known brands as Giovanni Fabiani, Loriblu, Accademia, Marino Fabiani, Kelton, Nila&Nila, Lucaguerrini, Dino Bigioni, Thierry Rabotin, Lab Milano, GNV Giampieronicola, Repo, Donna Soft, Sara Burglar, Ninalilou, Gianfranco Butteri, Emile, Francesco V., Marzetti, Cesare Casadei, and many others. �

A special display of bags, leather goods and accessories was located in a separate hall and showed the latest fashion trends and products of such well-known companies as Gironacci, Marino Orlandi, Cromia, Braccialini, Valentino Orlandi, Arcadia, Sara Burglar, Vizio Collezione, Roberta Gandolfi, Laura Bellariva by Elio`s, INNUE, Pourchet, Accent (Belarus), Raganella Princess, and many others.

The online Shoes Design 2025. Autumn Festival of Young Designers, organised by Kosygin Russian State University of Design and Technology and EXPOCENTRE, gave students an opportunity to present their designs to the professional community. The festival winners were determined based on the results of the evaluation of a professional panel, as well as an open online voting in three categories Shoes, Accessories, and Shoes and Accessories.

Results of Shoes Design 2025. Autumn

New collections of shoes and leather products for the Autumn/Winter 2026/2027 season will be displayed at Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2026. Spring on 24� 26 March 2026 in Pavilion 57 of VDNH, Moscow.

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Show of shoe fashion of coming season is open

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:26:44 +0300

The 63rd edition of the International Exhibition for Shoes and Leather Products � Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2025. Autumn � has opened in Pavilion 57 of VDNH, Moscow. The show is organised by EXPOCENTRE AO.

The show has brought together more than 80 international brands from 6 countries (Belarus, France, Italy, Russia, San Marino, and Spain) on the floor space of about 1.5 thousand square meters. The autumn exhibitors will show their shoe collections and leather goods for the Spring/Summer 2026 season. There are 42 companies in the traditional pavilion of Italy. It is officially supported by Assocalzaturifici.

The products sectors of Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2025. Autumn includes ladies� and men�s shoes, bags, leather goods and accessories.

EXPOCENTRE AO and Kosygin Russian State University of Design and Technology will hold the online Shoes Design 2025. Autumn Festival of Young Designers.

Over the three days of the show, its visitors will see current global fashion trends, analyse market trends, optimise distribution channels, and negotiate long-term cooperation with manufacturers and their official distributors.

Obuv. Mir Kozhi provides a unique opportunity for representatives of retail chains, stores, and wholesale companies to establish direct business contacts and be the first to place orders for the coming season.

The show is open until 16 October.

Press Service, EXPOCENTRE AO

Press Release Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2025. Autumn

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:57:01 +0300

The International Exhibition for Shoes and Leather Products � Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2025. Autumn � will take place from 14 to 16 October 2025 in Pavilion 57 of VDNH, Moscow. It will be the first time that the show is held at this venue.

The event is organised by EXPOCENTRE AO. The participation of Italian companies is supported by Assocalzaturifici (Italy).

This autumn Obuv. Mir Kozhi will welcome more than 80 global brands from 6 countries: Belarus, France, Italy, Russia, San Marino, and Spain. The exhibitors will present new collections of men\'s and ladies\' shoes, as well as finished leather goods. Each participant\'s collection is individual, has its own character and unique style, while being adapted to the specifics of the Russian market.

The autumn exhibition will be dedicated to the Spring/Summer 2026 season and will traditionally bring together two salons: Shoes, and Bags, Leather Goods and Accessories.

During the three days of the show, its visitors will see current global fashion trends, analyse market trends, optimise distribution channels, and negotiate long-term cooperation with manufacturers and their official distributors.

The exhibitors will include such well-known brands as Giovanni Fabiani, Cromia, Marino Fabiani, Loriblu, Kelton, Accademia, Arcadia, Valentino Orlandi, Nila&Nila, Lucaguerrini, Dino Bigoni, Thierry Rabotin, Lab Milano, GNV Giampieronicola, Gironacci, Braccialini, Repo, Donna Soft, Sara Burglar, Ninalilou, Francesco V., Marzetti, and many others.

EXPOCENTRE AO and Kosygin Russian State University of Design and Technology will hold the online Shoes Design 2025. Autumn Festival of Young Designers.

Opening hours:
14�15 October from 10.00 to 18.00
16 October from 10.00 to 16.00

Post Show Report Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2025. Spring

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:05:09 +0300

62^nd International Exhibition for Shoes and Leather Product
18�21 March 2025, EXPOCENTRE Fairgrounds, Moscow, Russia

The 62^nd edition of the International Exhibition for Shoes and Leather Products � Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2025. Spring took place at EXPOCENTRE Fairgrounds from 18 through 21 March 2025. The show has once again become an important event of the season for market participants and fashion industry professionals.

The show was organised by EXPOCENTRE AO. The participation of Italian companies was supported by Assocalzaturifici (Italy).

Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2025. Spring was attended by representatives of retail chains, shops, and wholesalers from 16 countries and 75 regions of Russia. Industry professionals got acquainted with the latest trends in global footwear fashion, generated direct business contacts with leading manufacturers and suppliers, and placed orders for the upcoming season.

The spring exhibition once again brought together two main salons Shoes and Bags and Leather Goods. Exhibitors from Russia, Armenia, France, Italy, San Marino, and Spain presented new collections of women\'s, men\'s, children\'s and sports shoes, bags, leather goods, suitcases, outerwear and accessories reflecting the current trends of the Autumn-Winter 2025/2026 season. A significant part of the display consisted of stands of Italian manufacturers. The new assortment of products from Italy was traditionally trendy and in high demand.

Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2025. Spring hosted the Festival of Young Designers � Shoes Design 2025. Spring, organised by Kosygin Russian State University of Design and Technology and EXPOCENTRE. The festival gave young designers an opportunity to present their unique ideas to the professional community. There were 107 entries evaluated by a qualified jury and online voting. The winners were determined in three categories: Shoes, Accessories, and Shoes and Accessories.

You can find the results of the competition at https://www.obuv-expo.ru/ru/media/news/index.php?id4=19961

We are looking forward to seeing you at Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2025. Autumn from 14 through 16 October 2025.

Venue: Pavilion No. 57, VDNH

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EXPOCENTRE presents fashionable footwear of the next season

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:09:21 +0300

The 62nd�edition of the International Exhibition for Shoes and Leather Products ��Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2025. Spring�� has opened at EXPOCENTRE Fairgrounds, Moscow. The show is organised by EXPOCENTRE AO.

The show was first held in 1969 and now bears the logos of RUEF � the Russian Union of Exhibitions and Fairs, and UFI � the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry.

The event occupies more than 1,500 square metres and welcomes 79 companies from 6 countries (Russia, Armenia, France, Italy, San Marino, and Spain). There are 57 companies from Italy participating within the country�s national pavilion. Their participation is supported by Assocalzaturifici.��

The products of the spring edition include women\'s and men\'s footwear, bags, leather goods, and leather accessories. Exhibitors present collections of footwear and finished leather goods for the Autumn-Winter 2025/2026 season.

The conference programme features the online Festival of Young Designers � Shoes Design 2025. Spring, organised by EXPOCENTRE and Kosygin Russian State University of Design and Technology. Young designers will make a name for themselves in the professional fashion community.

This year, 107 entries have been submitted to the festival. The winners will be chosen by a professional jury as well as online voting in three categories: Footwear, Accessories, and Footwear and Accessories.

You can see the works of the young designers at�https://www.obuv-expo.ru/ru/events/

The show is open until 21 March.

Press Service, EXPOCENTRE AO�

Footwear collection for autumn/winter on display at EXPOCENTRE

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:54:09 +0300

The 60th International Exhibition for Shoes and Leather Products � Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2024. Spring has opened at EXPOCENTRE Fairgrounds. It is organised by EXPOCENTRE AO.

This year, 84 companies from six countries such as Belarus, Spain, Italy, Russia, Spain, San Marino and France, are taking part in the trade show on a total area of 1,664 sq.m. The Italian pavilion is represented by 56 companies.

The exhibition has run twice a year since 1969. The importance of the event is confirmed by the recognition in the professional environment: the exhibition has been approved by UFI and RUEF.

The trade show features ladies� and men�s shoes, bags, leather products and accessories. At the spring edition, the exhibitors present collections of footwear and finished leather goods for autumn-winter 2024/2025.

As part of the conference programme accompanying the exhibition, the Shoes Design 2024. Spring Festival of Young Designers is organised by EXPOCENTRE AO and Kosygin Russian State University of Design and Technology in online format.

Press Service, EXPOCENTRE AO

Modern fashion at Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2023. Autumn

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:43:20 +0300

The 59^th edition of the International Exhibition for Shoes and Leather Products � Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2023. Autumn has opened at EXPOCENTRE Fairgrounds.

The exhibition is organised by EXPOCENTRE AO with the participation of Italian partners, who traditionally form a significant part of the trade show. The national section includes 54 brands and demonstrates new collections of footwear and leather products.

Brands from Spain, Belarus, Russia, San Marino, Turkiye, and France are also taking part in the exhibition.

The product sectors of Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2023. Autumn includes women�s and men�s shoes, bags, leather goods, and leather accessories.

The conference programme of the exhibition includes the Shoes Design 2023. Autumn Festival of Young Designers organised by EXPOCENTRE AO and Kosygin Moscow State University of Design and Technology.

The exhibition runs until 20 October.

Press Service, EXPOCENTRE AO

Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2023. Spring shows new fashion trends

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 09:45:06 +0300

The 58^th edition of the International Exhibition for Shoes and Leather Products � Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2023. Spring � has opened at EXPOCENTRE Fairgrounds, Moscow.

This year\'s show traditionally presents new shoe fashions. More than 100 companies from Italy, Spain, Russia, San Marino, France and Turkiye will showcase new collections of footwear and leather accessories for the Autumn/Winter 2023-2024 season.

The diverse display is a good opportunity for buyers to secure contracts for high-demand men\'s, women\'s and sports shoes.

A large part of the show is devoted to Italian footwear manufacturers who exhibit within Italy Pavilion. Their products are consistently distinguished by their unique design and high quality. Visitors to Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2023. Spring will see many popular brands. The national pavilion is organised with the support of Assocalzaturifici � the Association of Italian Footwear Manufacturers.

The show is open till March 17.

Press Service, EXPOCENTRE AO

Post Show Report Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2022. Autumn

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:24:59 +0300

The 57^th edition of the International Exhibition for Shoes and Leather Products, Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2022. Autumn, took place at EXPOCENTRE Fairgrounds, Moscow, Russia, from 18 through 21 October 2022. The show has traditionally been one of the key events of the year for all market participants.

It was organised by EXPOCENTRE AO. Participation of Italian companies was supported by Assocalzaturifici, the national association representing industrial shoemakers in Italy.

Obur. Mir Kozhi 2022. Autumn has once again served as a networking platform for the world\'s leading manufacturers and representatives of wholesale and retail trade. Purchasers were able to place orders for new models of shoes, bags and accessories from the Spring/Summer 2023 collections. The show\'s visitors received the latest information on current shoe and leather goods trends.

Exclusive collections of fashionable shoes and leather goods were presented by exhibitors from seven countries: Belarus, France, Italy, Russia, San Marino, Spain, and Turkiye.

Traditionally, a large part of the show was taken up by Italian factories, most of which are companies with a long history. Italian footwear and leather goods are recognised all over the world, and the products are valued for their high quality, impeccable style and attention to detail. Once again, Italian manufacturers have proven that they are rightly regarded as trendsetters, and their quality and stylish products will always be relevant and in demand.

This year, the show has brought together world leaders in footwear manufacturing such as Marino Fabiani, Loriblu, Giovanni Fabiani, Kelton, Pakerson, Pollini, Dino Bigioni, Thierry Rabotin, Brunate, Repo, Massimo Santini, Donna Soft, Roberto Rossi, Nila&Nila, FRU.IT, Ninalilou, Francesco V., Marzetti, and others.

As usual, Obuv. Mir Kozhi presented a wide range of bags, leather goods and accessories. Interesting collections were showcased by Cromia, Valentino Orlandi, Ghibli, Anekke, Orlandi Marino, Arcadia, Carlo Salvatelli, Gironacci, Braccialini, and many others.

Experts from 75 Russian regions came to this autumn edition. Industry professionals held meetings, established new contacts, and concluded lucrative contracts for the wholesale supply of footwear and leather goods directly from manufacturers.

EXPOCENTRE AO and the Kosygin Moscow State University of Design and Technology organised the traditional Shoes Design 2022. Autumn Festival of Your Designers. The event allows young designers to make a name for themselves within the professional community and present their work to fashion industry experts.

The results of the Festival of Young Designer can be found on the show\'s website.

We are looking forward to seeing you at Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2023. Spring in Pavilion No.7 of EXPOCENTRE Fairgrounds, Moscow, Russia, from 14 through 17 March 2023.

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New collections at Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2022. Autumn

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:02:01 +0300

Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2022. Autumn opened today at Expocentre Fairgrounds, uniting leading manufacturers and suppliers of footwear and finished leather products.

The exhibition takes place for the 57th time from 18 to 21 October in Pavilion 7 (Halls 1 and 2). It is organised by EXPOCENTRE AO. The Italian Footwear Manufacturer�s Association (ASSOCALZATURIFICI) supports the participation of Italian companies.

Despite all the difficulties of the current period, the exhibition remains a significant event in the industry, bringing together exhibitors from Italy, Spain, Republic of Belarus, Russia, San Marino, Turkiye and France. Among them, the world\'s best manufacturers present their new collections of footwear and finished leather goods for Spring/Summer 2023 season. This will enable buyers to successfully plan their business for the coming season.

The exhibitors include such popular brands as: Marino Fabiani, Loriblu, Giovanni Fabiani, Kelton, Pakerson, Pollini, Arcadia, Cromia, Braccialini, Baldinini, Gironacci, Dino Bigioni, Valentino Orlandi, Marina Creazioni, Sara Burglar, Thierry Rabotin, Ghibli, Brunate, Repo, Massimo Santini, Donna Soft, Roberto Rossi, Nila&Nila, FRU.IT, Ninalilou, Francesco V., Marzetti, Lancaster, Valentino, Angi Venezia, etc.

The exhibition traditionally features a wide range of men\'s, women\'s and sports shoes, as well as leather goods: purses, wallets, belts, gloves and other accessories.

EXPOCENTRE AO and the Kosygin Russian State University will hold a festival for young designers Shoes Design 2022. Autumn.

Press Service, EXPOCENTRE AO

Leading brands at Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2022. Spring

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:22:54 +0300

The Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2022. Spring International Exhibition has opened at EXPOCENTRE Fairgrounds today. It will showcase the best collections of men\'s, women\'s, children\'s and sports shoes, as well as a wide range of leather goods: bags, briefcases, purses, wallets, suitcases, gloves, belts and accessories.

There will be about 100 leading European and global brands at the show. As usual, a large part of the show will be taken up by the Italian national pavilion. It will introduce the latest footwear collections for the next Autumn/Winter 2022-2023 season. The exhibitors include Giovanni Fabiani, Valentino Orlandi, Marina Creazioni, Donna Carolina, Bruglia Milano � Fabio Di Luna, Roberto Rossi, Francesco V., Marzetti, Angi Venezia and other well-known companies. A wide range of leather goods and accessories will be also displayed.

EXPOCENTRE AO and the Kosygin Moscow State University of Design and Technology will organise the online Shoes Design 2022. Spring Festival of Your Designers.

Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2022. Spring is organised by EXPOCENTRE AO jointly with BolognaFier� (Italy) and with support of Assocalzaturifici (Italy).

The show will run in Pavilion No.7 (Halls 1, 2) from April 26 through 29.

Press Service, EXPOCENTRE AO

Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2021. Autumn features new collections of fashion shoes and leather goods

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 16:03:58 +0300

The opened 55^th Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2021. Autumn international exhibition is running at Expocentre Fairgrounds, Pavilion No.7 (Hall 1, 2) from October 19 to 22.

The exhibition is held in partnership with BolognaFier� S.p.A (Italy), with the support of Assocalzaturifici (Italy), the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and the Italian Trade Agency (ICE).

There are 118 exhibitors from France, Italy, Russia, San Marino, Spain, Turkey and the UK. Traditionally, the Italian national pavilion occupies the main place at the exhibition.

As Antonio Bruzzone, General Manager of BolognaFiere, said on the eve of the exhibition, "more than 90 companies from Italy will create in Moscow a majestic showcase of Made in Italy shoes, expressing all the creativity and know-how of Italian manufacturers, famous throughout the world for the quality of their products and fashion trends".

The exhibition stands represent new collections of such well-known brands as Kelton, Pakerson, Baldinini, Giovanni Fabiani, Pollini, Accademia, Arcadia, Cromia, Valentino Orlandi, Marina Creazioni, Ghibli, Thierry Rabotin, Mara, Liu Jo, Repo, Brunate, Donna Carolina, A.S.98 � Mjus, Corsani Firenze, Bruglia Milano - Fabio Di Luna, Roberto Rossi, and other.

Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2021. Autumn once again brings together leading manufacturers, suppliers, representatives of wholesale and retail trade, distributors, designers, technologists. Manufacturers showcase their collections, and shopkeepers place orders for the upcoming season.

A rich selection of men\'s, women\'s, children\'s and sports shoes, as well as leather goods (bags, briefcases, purses, wallets, suitcases, outerwear gloves, belts and accessories) is presented to the visitors. The general exposition reflects the latest shoe fashion trends, modern stylistic trends, introduces new techniques in design, technology and the materials used in production.

Press Service, EXPOCENTRE AO

Manufacturers, buyers meet at Obuv. Mir Kozhi Spring 2021

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:17:39 +0300

The Obuv. Mir Kozhi Spring 2021 International Exhibition for Shoes and Leather Products opened at EXPOCENTRE Fairgrounds. The exhibition is organised by EXPOCENTRE AO together with BolognaFiere (Italy) with support from the Italian Association of Footwear Manufacturers (Assocalzaturifici) and the Italian Ministry of Economic Development.

An area of 1,100 sq m displays men�s, women�s, children�s and sport footwear and a range of natural leather products, such as bags, briefcases, purses, wallets, suitcases, gloves, outerwear, belts and accessories of the Fall/Winter 2021/2022 season. The products are presented by 62 companies from Belgium, France, Italy, Russia, San Marino, and Spain. The Italian pavilion occupies most of the exhibition space.

�The exhibition held this year evidences the striving of the Italian Association of Footwear Manufacturers Assocalzaturifici to contribute through great efforts to the economic recovery and manifests our support for companies heavily affected by the global emergency,�said Assocalzaturifici President Siro Badon. �Another exhibition, which has been serving as an essential showcase for Italian footwear in Russia for two decades, bears a significant importance to us, since this is a unique platform for demonstration of the creations and know-hows of Italian manufacturers internationally acclaimed for the quality of their products and fashionable trends.�

Francesco Pensabene, Director of the ITA-ICE Trade Development Department at the Italian Embassy in Moscow and head of the ICE network in the Russian Federation, Armenia, and Belarus described everything related to the pandemic as factors hindering trade. However, the prospects are positive: Russian buyers who still love Made-in-Italy products remain loyal. �I highly appreciate the love of Russians for the Italian style, so there is a future. We will survive this crisis thanks to love for Made-in-Italy goods,� he said.

The exhibition will end on March 26.

EXPOCENTRE AO, Press Service

Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2021. Spring

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:08:27 +0300

54^th International Exhibition for Shoes and Leather Products

Obuv. Mir Kozhi is a perfect platform for professionals of the shoes and leather products industry to appreciate quality products, get acquainted with the latest fashion trends, find new partners, and sign lucrative contracts for the coming season.

Dates: 23�26 March 2021

Opening hours: 23�25 March: 10.00�18.00; 26 March: 10.00�16.00

Venue: Pavilion No.7 (Halls 3, 4, 5), EXPOCENTRE Fairgrounds, Moscow, Russia

Organised by EXPOCENTRE AO and BolognaFier� (Italy)

Supported by the Italian Footwear Manufacturers� Association (Assocalzaturifici) and the Italian Ministry of Economic Development

Exhibitors: 62 companies (from Belgium, France, Italy, Russia, San-Marino, Spain)

Country pavilion: Italy

Floor space: 1,100 sq m

Exhibitors: Kelton, Pakerson, Baldinini, Giovanni Fabiani, Pollini, Arcadia, Cromia, Valentino Orlandi, Marina Creazioni, Thierry Rabotin, Mara, Liu Jo, Repo, Heresis, Brunate, Donna Carolina, Loriblu, A.S.98 � Mjus, Corsani Firenze, Bruglia Milano, Roberto Rossi, Napoleoni, Nila&Nila, Sara Burglar, Ninalilou, Carla Vi, Francesco V., Eliza Di Venezia, Marzetti, Lancaster, Valentino, Marina Volpe, Manila Grace, Angi Venezia, Fru.It, Nipal, Chie Mihara, etc.

Types of products on display: ladies�, men�s, and children�s shoes, sports and casual shoes, leather goods and accessories, care products, bags, purses, briefcases, wallets, suitcases, gloves, outwear, umbrellas, belts, etc., for the Autumn/ Winter 2021-2022 season

As usual, the Italian national pavilion will be the largest part of the exhibition. The exhibition will feature original collections capable of satisfying the needs and desires of the most demanding customers. The combination of technology, innovative materials and handmade craftsmanship will leave no one indifferent.

EXPOCENTRE AO and the Kosygin Moscow State University of Design and Technology will organise the online Shoes Design 2021. Spring Festival of Your Designers and the International Student Professional Olympics as part of the exhibition.

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Happy New Year!

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 15:00:12 +0300

The Mayor�s Decree allows holding exhibitions and conventions in Moscow

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 10:17:40 +0300

From September 4 in Moscow, taking into account the requirements of sanitary and epidemiological safety, exhibitions and conventions are fully resumed. The corresponding decree was signed by Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, the document is available on the website of the Mayor�s Office.

"From September 4, 2020 the convention and exhibition activities are resumed (in full) in compliance with the requirements aimed at preventing the spread of a new coronavirus infection (2019-nCoV), established by the Office of the Federal Service on Surveillance for Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing in the city of Moscow", - the text of the decree says.

From September 4, EXPOCENTRE Fairgrounds begins to hold exhibitions and conventions in full.�

EXPOCENTRE AO holds exhibition events in compliance with all rules established by the Federal Service on Surveillance for Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing.

See you at the exhibition!

Press Service, EXPOCENTRE AO

Best world brands to showcase new products at Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2019. Autumn

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:09:45 +0300

New collections of footwear, leather products and accessories from leading global and domestic producers are presented at the 52^nd edition of the Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2019. Autumn international exhibition that has opened today at Expocentre Fairgrounds. It is the main autumn B2B event always expected by the industry professionals.

The trade show is organised by Expocentre AO jointly with BolognaFiere (Italy) and supported by Assocalzaturifici (Italy) and the Italian Ministry of Economic Development.

For the industry experts and market players the autumn edition is an excellent opportunity to view shoe collections for spring/summer 2020 and pre-order some samples. This year the participants are more than 200 companies from Belarus, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Russia, San Marino, Spain, Turkey, the UK, and the USA. They put on display shoes and leather products of medium and high price segments. The participants are presented by well-known brands such as Dino Bigioni, Marino Fabiani, Baldinini, Fabi, Loriblu, Nando Muzi, Cromia, Valentino Orlandi, Marino Orlandi, and others. Italian manufacturers consider Obuv. Mir Kozhi, that runs in spring and autumn, Russia�s key event to promote their products.

The exhibition occupies 4,000 sq m and is divided into salons. The Shoes Salon offers visitors new collections of men\'s, ladies\', children\'s, and sports shoes and care products for shoes and leather. The traditional addition to the Shoes Salon is the Leather Products and Accessories Salon featuring bags, briefcases, purses, wallets, suitcases, gloves, outer clothing, umbrellas, belts, and other accessories. The Leather Accessories Trend Area is rich in interesting models as well.

In addition to the exhibition, a supporting program has been drawn up for participants and professional visitors. It is addressed, first of all, to the owners and CEOs of boutiques of shoe and leather products of high price segment. The speakers are leading experts of VM Guru, Oboz Digital, Bes Cargo Group, Multichannel Fashion Platform "Modniy magazin", SmartLines, Pilot Group, Wconsulting, Yellow Banana, and Trendsquire Bureau. The speakers will raise a wide range of professional topics which are of great practical importance for business development such as Visual Merchandising and Design of Shoe and Accessory Stores; Optimisation of International Shipping Using Digitalisation; New Purchasing Strategies in the Age of Fast Fashion; Main Shoe and Accessory Trends of Autumn/Winter 2020/2021. Shape, Color, Texture; Retail Shoe Store 2020. How to Reshape the Business in the Age of Digital Economy? etc.

The exhibition will run from October 21 through 24.

The exhibition official website is https://www.expocentr.ru/ru/events/sobstvennye-vystavki/obuv-osen/

Press Service, Expocentre AO

Press Release Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2019. Spring

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:31:19 +0300

51^st edition of the International Exhibition for Shoes and Leather Products

Obuv. Mir Kozhi is the main event and only B2B show in the Russian shoe market. Here manufacturers and buyers identify the latest trends in the footwear fashion in Russia for the near future. The exhibition enjoys good reputation in Russian and European consumer markets and is the centre of attraction for professionals in the footwear and fashion industries.

Dates: 19�22 March 2019

Hours: 10.00�18.00 on 19�21 March, 10.00�16.00 on 22 March

Venue: Pavilion No.7 (Halls 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) of Expocentre Fairgrounds, Moscow, Russia

Organised by Expocentre AO and BolognaFier� (Italy)

Supported by the Italian Footwear Manufacturers\' Association (Assocalzaturifici) and the Italian Ministry of Economic Development

Exhibition area: 4,000 sq m

Exhibitors: 200+ companies including Dino Bigioni, Marino Fabiani, Baldinini, Fabi, Giovanni Fabiani, Loriblu, Accademia, Gironacci, Marino Orlandi, etc.

Countries: 13 (Austria, Belarus, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, San Marino, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey)

National pavilion: Italy

Visitors: about 12,000 representatives of retail chains, stores and wholesalers from 78 regions of Russia and 25 countries visit Inlegmash every year

Types of products on display: ladies\', men\'s, and children\'s shoes, sports and casual shoes, leather goods and accessories, exclusive collections for the Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 season

Take part in Obuv. Mir Kozhi to

enter the Russian market
expand partnerships
generate sales leads
get high ROI
sign contracts for the coming year
increase sales
lean about new products and global market trends

The traditional Salon of Bags, Leather Products and Accessories will offer products of such brands as Cromia, Valentino Orlandi, Ripani, Arcadia, etc.

As usual there will be workshops for owners and heads of upmarket boutiques for shoe and leather accessories. Experts will talk about footwear labelling, new fashion trends in shoes and accessories, visual merchandising, the most relevant social media promotion tools, and a new global trend of personalisation of products in stores.

Workshops will be held by experts and stylists of SmartLines, VM Guru, Yellow Banana, Trendsquire Bureau, and PracticalFashionSolution.

On all open days Hall 6 of Pavilion No.7 will accommodate the Shoes Design Festival of Young Designers 2019 organised by Expocentre AO and the Kosygin Moscow State University of Design and Technology, and the Leather Accessories Trend Area.

The Expocentre for Counterfeit-Free Exhibitions project operates online on www.obuv-expo.ru/en/participants/counterfeit/.

To learn more about the events, go here.

Press Service, Expocentre AO

NEW COLLECTION 2019

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:11:03 +0300

What a wonderful year! Don�t spend time remembering past but have a look at he future with the new Carlo Salvatelli Spring Summer 2019 bags.

Latest fashion trends at Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2018. Autumn

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:12:08 +0300

Expocentre Fairgrounds opened its doors to the 50^th edition of the Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2018. Autumn International Exhibition for Shoes and Leather Products. Its exhibitors will show the main trends of the Spring/Summer 2019 season.

The show is held by Expocentre AO jointly with BolognaFiere, Italy, and with support by Assocalzaturifici and the Italian Ministry of Economic Development.

This autumn the show welcomes more than 200 well-known brands from 12 countries. The Italy Pavilion is the largest with such companies as Dino Bigioni, Marino Fabiani, Baldinini, Fabi, Loriblu, Nando Muzi, Cromia, Valentino Orlandi, Marino Orlandi and others. These companies are synonymous with quality and original design.

The exhibition space of 4,100 sq m is occupied by companies from Italy as well as Belarus, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, San Marino, Spain and Turkey.

The show\'s supporting events are held for owners of shoe and leather shops to help them make their business more efficient and profitable. Workshops will be held by experts of Yellow Banana, Trendsquire, Smart-Lines, PROfashion Consulting, VM Guru, and Dvigus.

Trendsquire and Expocentre also organise a trend tour around the exhibition covering trends of the shoes and leather fashion.

Obuv. Mir Kozhi generates a great interest of industry professionals, attracts a large target audience, and serves as an effective demonstration and networking platform where fashion meets business and the most profitable deals are signed.

Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2018. Autumn runs from October 22 through 25.

Learn more at http://www.obuv-expo.ru/

Press Service, Expocentre AO

Marmott is a first-time participant at the Obuv. Mir Kozhi

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:13:18 +0300

Marmott creates high quality Spanish bags.
Useful for today�s women and made by the best craftsmen in Spain.
We rely on comfort, with a current style and a touch of elegance. Spanish designer handbags, designed according to the latest trends in fashion both in the shape and colors.

Our artisans work to create products of the best possible quality, which are previously designed by the Spanish creative director Marita Manrique. We have both, classic models, which will never go out of fashion and handbags of the latest trends.

Marmott bags are bags that last for a lifetime
100% Spanish leather
100% Spanish handcrafted

We have one collection of cow Leather handbags and one collection of luxury snake and crocodile handbags, all made in Spain.

Stand: 72�55

Press Release. Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2017. Spring

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 11:15:47 +0300

47^th International Exhibition for Shoes and Leather Products

The trade show features new collections of shoes and leather goods for autumn/winter 2017/2018 and provides new business opportunities. Manufacturers and buyers identify the latest trends in the footwear fashion in Russia for the nearest future. The exhibition enjoys good reputation in Russian and European consumer markets and is the centre of attraction for professionals in the footwear and fashion industries.

Dates: 21-24 March 2017

Venue: Pavilion No.7 (Halls 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) of Expocentre Fairgrounds, Moscow

Organized by Expocentre AO and BolognaFier� (Italy)

Supported by the Italian Footwear Manufacturers� Association (ASSOCALZATURIFICI) and the Italian Ministry of Economic Development

Logos: UFI, RUEF

Exhibition area: 4,500 sq m

Exhibitors: 200 companies

Countries: 10 (Austria, Belarus, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Turkey, and the UK)

National pavilion: Italy

Types of products on display: ladies�, men�s, and children�s shoes, sports and casual shoes, leather goods and accessories

Participating companies: Dino Bigioni, Marino Fabiani, Baldinini, Fabi, Loriblu, Nando Muzi, Accademia, Cromia, Marino Orlandi, Ripani, Valentino Orlandi, Gilda Tonelli, Di Gregorio, Arcadia, Carlo Salvatelli, and others

Show Highlights

Specialized Salon of Bags and Accessories

Leather Accessories Trends Zone Location: Pavilion No. 7, West Entrance
Organized by Expocentre AO and BolognaFier� S.p.A. (Italy)

Shoes Design Festival of Young Designers
Location: Pavilion No.7, Hall 6
Organized by Moscow State University of Design and Technologies and Expocentre AO

Expocentre for Counterfeit-Free Exhibitions project operates online on the exhibition website.

Associated Events

The events are designed for CEOs of manufacturing and trading companies. The industry experts will tell about fashion trends in the footwear market and hold seminars on doing business in the retail footwear industry.

The exhibition opening hours are from 10.00 to 18.00; on the 24^th of March from 10.00 to 16.00.

Expocentre Press Service

Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2015. Autumn in the centre of attention

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 09:26:16 +0300

The Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2015. Autumn International Exhibition for Shoes and Leather Products showcases the Spring/Summer 2016 collections of the world�s leaders at Expocentre Fairgrounds.

The show is traditionally held by Expocentre ZAO and its long-term reliable partner BolognaFiere from Italy. It is officially supported by ASSOCALZATURIFICI and the Italian Ministry of Economic Development.

The autumn edition welcomes 200 companies. Most of them come from Italy and include such well-known companies as Valentino Orlandi, Baldinini, Cromia, Fabi, Loriblu, Ripani, Nando Muzi, and others. There are also companies from Belarus, Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, San Marino, Spain, Turkey, and the UK.

The space of 5,000 sq m accommodates collections of ladies�, men�s, children�s, designer and home shoes as well as leather garments and accessories and care products.

Along with shoe collections Obuv. Mir Kozhi showcases bags, purses, leather garments and accessories, belts, gloves, etc.

The first Trends of Leather exposition was also launched.

As usual Obuv. Mir Kozhi attracts attention of industry professionals. It is an important meeting point for fashion and business, the place to sign mutually beneficial deals.

Exhibitors and visitors will discuss the most relevant issues of the shoes and leather market at the 12th Business Forum for industry professionals.

Obuv. Mir Kozhi runs from September 29 to October 2.

See more at http://www.obuv-expo.ru/

Press Office
Expocentre ZAO

Post Show ReportThe Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2014. Autumn International Exhibition

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 10:20:51 +0300

The Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2014. Autumn International Exhibition held at Expocentre Fairgrounds, Moscow from September 30 through October 3 showcased exclusive collections of shoes and leather products of the Spring/Summer 2015 season.

The show is run by Expocentre ZAO and BolognaFiere (Italy) with official support from the Association of Italian Footwear Manufacturers (ASSOCALZATURIFICI) and the Ministry of Economic Development of Italy.

The event�s international recognition is confirmed by the labels of UFI � the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, and RUEF � the Russian Union of Exhibitions and Fairs.

The exhibition space of 5,768 sq m accommodated 250 companies from 10 countries: Finland, France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Russia, San Marino, Spain, Turkey, and the UK.

New collections were demonstrated by such leaders of the world� footwear market as Marino Fabiani, Mario Cerutti, Baldinini, Fabi, Loriblu, Nando Muzi, Ripani, Valentino Orlandi, and other well-known brands.

Italy had its national pavilion.

The Specialized Salon of Handbags, Leather Haberdashery and Accessories had on display a wide range of handbags, wallets, belts and gloves. Such well-known brands as Cromia, Gilda Tonelli, Ripani, Arcadia, Renato Angi, Nobel, Lancaster, and Marta Ponti presented their products.

Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2014. Autumn featured Business Contacts Exchange and Personal Contacts Exchange (Labour Exchange).

The Expocentre for Counterfeit-Free Exhibitions Project offered the exhibitors and visitors consultations and clarifications regarding intellectual property and violations of exclusive rights.

The exhibition also included the 10th Business Forum for footwear industry professionals.

Expocentre�s partners in organizing the accompanying programme were Fashion Consulting Group, Clever Fashion, VSN-Transit OOO, and Intersib.

The Forum included the Seminar on Shoe Business: Maximum Sales via Internet, Seminar on Minimizing Shelf Stock in a Shoe Retail Store, Session on Business Development in Volatile Market Conditions, and Seminar on Footwear and Accessories: Fashion Trends for Buyers. Collections for Men and Women

One of the seminars was devoted to customs clearance rules within the Customs Union and WTO. The Customs Clearance Consulting Centre also offered its recommendations on customs handling of import and exports freight, dispatch logistics, and foreign trade within the Customs Union.

POST EVENT PRESS RELEASE OBUV. MIR KOZHI�2013. AUTUMN

Tue, 05 Nov 2013 15:02:34 +0400

The 39th International Exhibition for Shoes and Leather Products � Obuv. Mir Kozhi�2013. Autumn � was held at Expocentre Fairgrounds between 15 and 18 of October, 2013. The event was organized by Expocentre ZAO and BolognaFiere (Italy). The show was officially supported by the National Association of Italian Footwear Manufacturers (ASSOCALZATURIFICI) and the Ministry of Economic Development of Italy.
A high international status and standing of the exhibition is confirmed by the logos of approval by the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI) and the Russian Union of Exhibitions and Fairs (RUEF).
The exhibitors of the autumn edition�2013 showcased fashionable footwear and leather goods for the spring-summer season�2014 on the area of 7,609 net sq m.
New collections were presented by 325 companies from 12 countries such as Belarus, France, Great Britain, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Russia, San Marino, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland and Turkey.
World-famous trendsetters took part in the exhibition, among them Marino Fabiani, Mario Cerutti, Baldinini, Fabi, Loriblu, Nando Muzi, Ripani, Braccialini, Valentino Orlandi (Italy), Nursace, Poletto, Nobel (Turkey) and others companies.
The largest exposition of the show was traditionally presented by Italian manufacturers.
The Specialized Salon of Handbags, Leather Goods and Accessories demonstrated such brands as Braccialini, Ripani, Arcadia, Renato Angi and many others. They showcased a wide range of bags, belts, suitcases, gloves, and care products for shoes.
The Business Contacts Exchange and the Personal Contact Exchange (Labor Exchange) became a meeting place for employers and applicants. Counseling Centre for Customs Clearance was at everyone�s disposal at the Obuv. Mir Kozhi�2013. Autumn exhibition.
The new project Expocentre for Counterfeit-Free Exhibitions was designed to reduce the number of counterfeit products showcased at trade shows.
Industry specialists made up 94% of the visitors of the autumn edition of the exhibition. The total number of visits equaled 6,360.
The 8th Business Forum for footwear industry professionals was an integral part of the Obuv. Mir Kozhi show�s program.

Such companies as Fashion Consulting Group, Clever Fashion, VSN-Transit, eLama.ru acted as Expocentre�s partners in conducting business events of programme.

The participants of the exhibition attended seminars, the Internet Forum on Footwear Business: Maximum Sales via Internet, and the Workshop on Customs Regulations.

PRESS RELEASE Obuv. Mir Kozhi�2012. Autumn

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:06:00 +0400

The 37^th International Exhibition for Shoes and Leather Products � Obuv. Mir Kozhi�2012. Autumn � was successfully held at Expocentre Fairgrounds between 16 and 19 of October, 2012. The event organizers � Expocentre ZAO and BolognaFiere (Italy) � ensured a high professional level of the exhibition awarded with logos of approval by the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI), and the Russian Union of Exhibitions and Fairs (RUEF).

The show was supported by the National Association of Italian Shoes Manufacturers (ANCI) and the Ministry of Economic Development of Italy.

The specialists were shown new collections of fashionable footwear and leather goods for the spring-summer season 2013 both in high and middle price ranges.

318 companies from Brazil, France, Greece, Italy, Moldova, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Turkey and USA demonstrated their products on the area of 7300 net sq m.

Among the participants were world-famous brands. The widest exposition was traditionally presented by Italian manufacturers.

The exhibition included a specialized salon of handbags, leather goods and accessories.

The 4^th Business Forum for footwear industry professionals was the business part of the show�s program.

A Counseling Center for customs clearance, a Business Contacts Exchange as well as a Personal Contact Exchange (a labor exchange) were at everyone�s disposal, too.

Obuv. Mir Kozhi is a professional event meant particularly for specialists. In the autumn of this year the exhibition was visited by 5 714 people, 83% of whom were industry professionals. The total number of visits equaled 9 200.

We are looking forward to seeing you at Obuv. Mir Kozhi�2013. Spring held at Expocentre Fairgrounds on March 18-21, 2013.

Press Service
Expocentre ZAO

Best of Italian Footwear at the SHOES FROM ITALY�2010 Exhibition

Fri, 14 May 2010 15:14:08 +0400

Italy is the world�s shoe fashion leader. Want to see it for yourself? Welcome to the Italian Exhibition for Shoes and Leather Products � SHOES FROM ITALY�2010 � which runs at Expocentre Fairgrounds from May 18 through May 20.

The exhibition is held by Expocentre in cooperation with Bologna Fiere (Italy) and enjoys official support from the National Association of Italian Footwear Manufacturers (ANCI).

The Shoes from Italy�2010 exposition will showcase the best collections of Italian shoes and leather products famous by exclusive design and high quality. On the exposition area of more than 1 500 sq. m in Pavilions Nos. 4 and 7 (Halls 5, 6) of Expocentre Fairgrounds over 70 leading Italian companies offer sophisticated Russian clientele high-quality luxe shoes, exclusive leather and fur clothes, bags, gloves and various haberdashery products.

Among the exhibition participants there are such popular brands as Alberto Ciccioli, Baldinini, Essere, Giorgio Fabiani, Lorbac, Marino Fabiani, Nando Muzi, Valentino Orlandi and others.

Italian shoes manufacturers consider the Russian market as a major footwear distribution area. Shoes from Italy�2010 gives Italian companies an extra opportunity to showcase their new collections, arrange business contacts and conclude contracts with business partners coming from all the regions of Russia.

Development of business relations among Italian manufacturers and Russian trading companies will finally let Italian high-quality fashionable shoes and leather products hit the Russian domestic shelves.

http://www.obuv-expo.ru/en/

Welcome to Obuv. Mir Kozhi�2010. Spring!

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:36:37 +0300

The 32nd International Exhibition Obuv. Mir kozhi�2010. Spring � the largest in Russia and Eastern Europe exposition of shoes and leather products � opened its doors at Expocentre Fairgrounds on March 23.

The exhibition shows a full range of the world leading manufacturers� production offered for the Russian shoe market. 350 participants from 9 countries present their new collections for the next fall-winter season.

National display of Italy is traditionally the largest one at the exhibition. Stands of 250 Italian exhibitors showcase, first of all, middle and high price footwear.

Along with Italian manufacturers, companies from Greece, Spain, Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia, USA, Turkey, and Croatia showcase their brand new products. Russia is represented by over 50 companies.

Within the exhibition, for the 8th time now there is a Specialized Salon for Bags, Haberdashery and Accessories, located in Halls 1 and 2 of Pavilion No. 7.

At the exhibition representatives of trading networks, shops, wholesale companies and trading houses enjoy opportunities for negotiating and concluding contracts with leading footwear manufacturers.

Workshops organized within the exhibition�s business-related program invite the companies of the Russian shoe market to learn how to boost up their business efficiency.

You are welcome to take part in the 32nd International Exhibition Obuv. Mir Kozhi\'2010. Spring held in Pavilions No.4 and 7 of Expocentre Fairgrounds.

The exhibition is open till March 26. Operating hours: March 23-25 from 10.00 till 18.00, March 26 from 10.00 till 16:00.

OBUV.MIR KOZHI�2009. Spring

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:36:21 +0300

Obuv. Mir Kozhi�2009. Spring � the 30th Anniversary International Exhibition for Footwear and Leather Products � will be held in Pavilions 4 and 7 of Expocentre Fairgrounds on March 23-26, 2009.

The exhibition has been held by Expocentre together with BolognaFiere (Italy) with the official support from the Italian Association of Footwear Manufacturers (ANCI) and under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation since 1997.

For 12 years, twice a year Obuv. Mir Kozhi, the largest international exhibition for footwear and leather products in Russia and the CIS countries, has brought together the world�s leading manufacturers of footwear and leather products at Expocentre Fairgrounds. The high international status of Obuv. Mir Kozhi is recognized with the labels of UFI � the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry and RUEF � of the Russian Union of Exhibitions and Fairs.

2009 is a jubilee year for Obuv. Mir Kozhi. It celebrates its 40th anniversary. Then, in 1969, the exhibition was named simply Obuv. Over 40 years it has greatly expanded its product list.

In 1997, Mir Kozhi was added to the exhibition�s name. Since that year it has been held twice a year, in spring and autumn. During all 40 years, it remains the most important footwear industry exhibition in Russia and the CIS countries.

This spring the world�s leaders in production of footwear and leather products will demonstrate their new collections. Russian specialists and designers will become familiarized with the autumn/winter 2009/2010 season fashion trends, modern design styles and the latest technologies, advanced materials and accessories.

The exhibitors will demonstrate footwear for women, men and children, home and leisure shoes, sports, rubber and felt boots, special and orthopedic shoes, new collections of designer footwear as well as finished leather goods such as garments and haberdashery including purses, belts, suitcases, gloves; sports goods, tanning materials and accessories; shoes, leather, fur and sheepskin care agents and so on.

About 300 companies from Germany, Spain, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Russia, Serbia and Turkey will participate in the Obuv. Mir Kozhi�2009 Exhibition.

The total exposition space will be 14,800 sq m.

Among exhibitors of this jubilee edition there will be Mario Cerutti, Baldinini, Loriblu, Marino Fabiani, Giovanni Fabiani, Fabrizio Poker, Braccialini, Deboro, Declena España, Dissona, Fabi-Barracuda, Gode, Sasha Marchetti and others. The specialized salon of purses, leather haberdashery and accessories arranged for the sixth time is of a big interest for visitors and exhibitors.

Obuv. Mir Kozhi Exhibitions are oriented particularly for professionals as they can carry business negotiations and discuss professional issues.

Year after year, the numbers of visitors coming to exhibitions from every corner of Russia and the CIS countries is increasing. Representatives of trade networks, stores, wholesale warehouses have an excellent opportunity to establish business relations with the best world manufacturers and conclude contacts with them, thereby saturating the Russian market with high quality fashion footwear and leather haberdashery.

The Italian Exposition is traditionally the most representative. Participation of companies from Italy is state-supported.

It is well known that Russia holds the 4th place (value-wise) among the Italian footwear countries-importers. Italy is the second (after China) biggest supplier of shoes to Russia and an undoubted leader of high-quality production delivery.

Participation in Obuv. Mir Kozhi is of great commercial importance for Italian shoe companies as it allows increasing the significant part of external turnover for them. According to an ANCI representative�s information, 90% of Italian footwear is exported on a contract basis concluded during and after two of the largest exhibitions, MICAM SHOEVENT (Milan) and Obuv. Mir Kozhi (Moscow).

The Obuv. Mir Kozhi Exhibition traditionally offers every opportunity to establish direct trade contacts and to promote goods through representatives of wholesale companies and firms to different regions of Russia.

Organizers of footwear and leather goods exhibitions inform the dates of the coming events held at Expocentre Fairgrounds:

May 20-22, 2009. The Shoes from Italy � Special Edition�2009 Exhibition will demonstrate designer footwear, elegant leather and fur garments, purses, gloves and various leather haberdashery goods.
October 13-16, 2009. The Obuv. Mir Kozhi�2009 Autumn International Exhibition will demonstrate the spring/summer 2010 collections.

Expocentre Press Service

Obuv.Mir.Kozhi�2007

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:16:54 +0400

The International Exhibition for Footwear and Leather Goods Obuv. Mir.Kozhi � Autumn�2007, held successfully at Expocentre Fairgrounds on October 23 � 26, 2007 put on display new collections of Spring/Summer�2008.

The exhibition is a joint project of Expocentre and Bologna Fiere (Italy). It is held with the official assistance from the National Association of Italian Footwear Manufacturers (ANCI) and under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation. The Obuv. Mir Kozhi trade show has become the largest footwear and leather goods exhibition in Russia as well as in the CIS countries, which is attested by the Awards of UFI � the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry and RUEF � the Russian Union of Exhibitions and Fairs.

The show saw world-renowned footwear and leather goods manufacturers submitting their best collections to scrutiny of the Russian customers. The show enjoyed participation of over 350 companies from Austria, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Russia, USA and Turkey. The Italian and Spanish companies were represented at their national expositions.

Italian stands remain the most representative at the Obuv. Mir Kozhi show. This time over 250 Italian companies showcased their collections. The main theme of their display was medium and high-priced footwear that enjoys steady demand in the Russian market. The Obuv. Mir Kozhi. exhibition gives Italian manufacturers a unique opportunity to study market expectations and establish direct contacts with distributors. According to Mr. Angelo Giannini, Vice-President of the National Association of Italian Footwear Manufacturers (ANCI), speaking at the briefing devoted to the 27th International Exhibition for Footwear and Leather Goods Obuv. Mir Kozhi - Autumn�2007, since the beginning of 2007 export of Italian footwear to Russia has increased by over 30% and reached 3.5 million pairs of various footwear which is equivalent to 203.5 million euro, and the Obuv. Mir Kozhi trade show contributed a lot to the progress.

The Obuv. Mir Kozhi. international exhibition has a great effect on the development of the Russian footwear and leather goods market. The show has become a great platform to generate direct business contacts and promote goods to the Russian regions through various wholesale trading companies. The visitor attendance of the show hit 9 562. It was attended by 4 300 specialists from every part of Russia. Their work at the show resulted in new footwear supply contracts with the best international footwear manufacturers, namely: Pakerson, Trend, Stone Haven, Nebuloni, Baldinini, Dino Bigioni, Pareo, Fabi, Lori Blu, Mario Cerutti, Nouchka, Alberto Gozzi, Mario Bruni, Marino Fabiani, Fratelli Rossetti, Maros, Alima, Jocomomola, Barrats 1890, Kowalski, Hogl, Joika, Nobel, Good Man and many others.

The exhibition occupied 7 257 sq.m. of exhibition space and showcased not only various collections of footwear and leather goods. A great interest was shown in a specialized salon of bags and leather accessories, held for the third time.

New Fall-Winter 2008/2009 collections will be presented at the next 28th edition of the International Exhibition of Footwear and Leather Goods Obuv. Mir Kozhi � Spring�2007 that will run at Expocentre Fairgrounds on April 22-25, 2008.

OBUV. MIR KOZHI�2007 - TOP STYLE ITALY

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:17:29 +0400

June 20-22, the show grounds of Expocentre Fairgrounds were engaged to support �Obuv. Mir Kozhi-2007 � Top Style Italy� � an Italian exhibition of elite footwear and ready-to-wear leather items, the affair being arrange4d by Expocentre Fairgounds and Italy�s �BolognaFiere�, with ANCI (Italian Association of Footwear Manufacturers) providing a good deal of official backing.

Just to remind, Italy continues to be a global fashion trendsetter in the world of footwear. As a matter of fact, this circumstance had been driving the mix of participants of �Mir Kozhi-Spring-2007�, with Italian manufacturers and suppliers accounting for more than 73% of exhibitors.

Generally, the international �Obuv. Mir Kozhi� exhibition has been a powerful promotion tool for Italian manufacturers seeking to break into the Russian marketplace. The numbers of Italian firms, that have been demonstrating their products in the days of annually staged �Obuv. Mir Kozhi� events, have been incrementally growing year in year out. While the first exhibition was attended by 100 Italian firms, the last �Obuv. Mir Kozhi� event attracted as many as 290 companies out of Italy. Notably, the trend is expected to be sustained.

Collections of footwear products for the Moscow-based event are specially designed with the Russian customer in mind. Quality attributes are particularly focused.

Over the past years, Italian manufacturers have been steadily expanding their footwear exports. To emphasize, they have been eyeing the Russian market as a principal driver for their foreign sales and revenues.

It was largely due to Italian manufacturers attending �Obuv. Mir Kozhi� exhibitions that their Russian exports for nine months of 2006 had hit five million pairs, the aggregate sales reaching Euro 350 million, which amounted to a 30% jump on the receipts secured the whole previous year.

To point out, the overriding purpose of �Obuv. Mie Kozhi-2007 � Top Style Italy� was to get prospective Russian buyers and customers familiarized with new high-quality Italian footwear and assorted leather goods. Close to 100 Italian companies were rolling out �de-luxe� footwear products, exquisite ready-to-wear furs and leathers, gloves and disparate haberdashery articles. Some of the bigger-name participants included Pakerson, Trend, Stone Haven, Nebuloni, Baldinini, Dino Bogioni, Pareo, Fabi, Lori Blu, Mario Cerutti, Nouchka, Alberto Gozzi, Mario Bruni, Marino Fabiani, Fratelli Rossetti, not to mention other well-known brands.

The Exhibition featured a total net footprint of close to 1000 square meters.

�BUV. MIR KOZHI (Spring)-2007 Rolls Out High-End Footwear

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April 23-27, the show grounds of Pavilion 2 (Halls 1, 2 and 3), �Expocentr� Central Exhibition Complex, were engaged to support �Obuv. Mir Kozhi (Spring)-2007� � the 26^th international exhibition of footwear and other leather goods, the affair being arranged by ZAO �Expocentr� together with �BolognaFiere� (Italy) and ANCI (Italian Association of Footwear Manufacturers). Importantly, the Exhibition has been enjoying a good deal of patronage from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation.

Starting from 1997, the Exhibition has been run on a twice-a-year basis (Spring and Fall). Given its superior achievements, the Exhibition has received the UFI (World Association of Exhibitors) and RUEF (Russian Union of Exhibitions and Fairs) awards.

To point out, the Exhibition�s spring event has come to be the record-breaker in terms of participants and footprints. To add, its quality specifics likewise have been on the rise. To underscore, the spring events have generally rolled out assorted high-end and top-quality products from manufacturers whose points of sale could be seen carried by the world�s most prestigious retail chains and department stores.

The world�s leaders in the fabrication of footwear and other leather goods have been demonstrating their new collections of high-end products. Russian experts and designers could examine new trends in the area of 2007/2008 Fall-Winter footwear items, modern style and footwear design breakthroughs, advanced industrial lines, and prospective materials, the circumstance amounting to the overall relevance of the show for domestic footwear manufacturers.

Importantly, numerous display stands carried: men�s, women�s and children�s footwear items; prospective collections of design products; ready-made leather goods; haberdashery (purses, belts, suitcases); gloves, footwear care items and numerous leather products for other applications.

Importantly, the 2^nd salon �Purses and Haberdashery� was run as part of the �Obuv. Mir Kozhi-2007� Exhibition.

Given its overall net footprint of about 7600 square meters, participants included close to 400 firms from Austria, Germany, Spain, Italy, Lebanon, Portugal, Russia, Turkey and France.

The event�s major players included COOPER, Enzp Logana, Ricima, Gode, B2, Giotto, Pola and other firms whose products could soon be seen in the shop windows of numerous Russian stores and retail chain outlets.