Turkish Footwear Industry Maintains Strong Presence at MICAM Milano
MICAM Milano, one of the world’s leading international meeting points for the footwear industry, was held at Fiera Milano Rho from 13 to 15 September 2026. The 102nd edition brought together 758 brands from 29 countries, with Türkiye among the prominent international participating countries.
Featuring Spring/Summer 2027 collections, MICAM Milano hosted a total of 758 brands, including 378 Italian and 380 international exhibitors. Spain, Türkiye, Brazil, Germany and Portugal were among the countries with a strong presence at the fair, which attracted buyers and industry professionals from markets around the world.
TASD President Berke İçten Visits Turkish Exhibitors
Turkish footwear companies presented their new-season collections to international buyers at MICAM Milano.
Berke İçten, President of the Footwear Industrialists Association of Türkiye (TASD), visited the stands of Turkish exhibitors and met with industry representatives during the fair. İçten followed the activities of Turkish companies at MICAM and exchanged views with exhibitors on the fair, export markets and developments in the footwear industry.
The presence of Turkish footwear companies at MICAM continues to provide an important platform for strengthening existing business relations, reaching new customers and expanding their position in international markets.
Spring/Summer 2027 Trends Take Centre Stage
The Spring/Summer 2027 collections were at the heart of this edition of MICAM. Design, innovation, technology and changing consumer trends were among the main themes of the three-day event.
New-season collections took to the catwalk during the MICAM Fashion Shows, while trend and colour forecasts, the role of artificial intelligence in fashion forecasting, the consumer of the future and developments in the global luxury market were among the topics discussed within the MICAM Next programme.
Emerging Designers on the MICAM Stage
MICAM’s Emerging Designers project, designed to introduce new talent to the international footwear industry, returned once again.
A total of 12 emerging designers and brands showcased their creations to international buyers and industry professionals. Their collections were also presented on the runway during the Emerging Designers Fashion Show.
Technology and Retail Shape the Future of Footwear
MICAM Milano’s 102nd edition went beyond being a showcase for new footwear collections. It also provided an international platform for discussions on changing retail models, artificial intelligence, trend analysis and new technologies transforming the footwear business.
The fair’s renewed layout aimed to present products, manufacturing, design, innovation and sustainability in a more integrated environment.
Italian Shoemaking Heritage on the UNESCO Agenda
The preservation of Italy’s traditional shoemaking craftsmanship and know-how was another important topic at the fair.
An initiative supported by MICAM highlighted the candidacy of “The Art of Italian Shoemaking” for inclusion on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, drawing attention to the importance of preserving generations of craftsmanship, production knowledge and shoemaking culture.
Bringing together manufacturers, brands, designers and international buyers in Milan for three days, MICAM once again served as a key meeting point for the global footwear industry and provided a glimpse into the commercial and design directions shaping the Spring/Summer 2027 season.
Turkish footwear companies strengthened their international visibility at MICAM Milano while continuing to explore new business connections and export opportunities in global markets.
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