Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags, one of the world’s leading high-volume production trade fairs for the footwear, leather goods, and accessories sectors, will open its doors for its 104th edition from January 10 to 13, 2026, in Riva del Garda, Italy.
Organized by Riva del Garda Fierecongressi SpA, the event stands out as a strategic platform where 2026 fashion trends and orders are defined, as it is one of the first major events on the global trade fair calendar.
Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags offers visitors and buyers the opportunity to preview new fashion trends ahead of their competitors. The timing of the fair enables retailers and distributors to plan seasonal orders early and identify market shifts in real time.
Exhibitors from 40 Countries to Participate
The event brings together companies from the world’s main manufacturing regions, including Brazil, China, Germany, the United Kingdom, India, Italy, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, and Türkiye. With exhibitors from 40 different countries, the fair is expected to welcome more than 12,000 international buyers from over 100 countries. European countries—particularly Italy, Germany, Spain, France, and the United Kingdom—account for 86% of the visitor profile.
Expo Riva Schuh stands out as a trade fair specialized particularly in volume footwear production. Held concurrently with the event, Gardabags complements the exhibition by focusing on the leather goods and accessories market.
Main product groups to be exhibited:
- Expo Riva Schuh: Women’s, men’s, and children’s footwear; sports and trekking shoes; classic and casual models.
- Gardabags: Bags, suitcases, wallets, belts, gloves, and other leather accessories.
A Fair Model Spread Across Six Different Venues
Originating from business meetings held around Lake Garda in the early 1970s, the fair is now organized across six different venues throughout the city, with the Palafiere Convention Centre serving as the main location. This “multi-venue” strategy enables the event to preserve its identity—one that balances intensive business meetings with a strong focus on work–life harmony inspired by the atmosphere of Lake Garda.
Open exclusively to industry professionals—including importers, wholesalers, chain store representatives, and e-commerce platforms—the fair can be visited in Riva del Garda, Italy, from January 10 to 13, 2026.
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